Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:08 am  

We cant let Bodene go....have you seen his Mrs? Well played Bodene lad. Nice young lady lol.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:10 am  

I think we're agreeing on the whole. We know we need squad players but for various reasons Thompson and mellor aren't the right people. We also need a prop and briscoe should be moved on.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:33 am  

christopher wrote:

Donaldson is just the type of squad player you need.

As an aside I don’t think theres a game this year where he hasn’t won is a penalty for a head high.

The more I see of Donaldson the more I like. I really don't bucket him with some of the others. He tries his heart out and is good value for money.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:42 am  

Seth wrote:
I think we're agreeing on the whole. We know we need squad players but for various reasons Thompson and mellor aren't the right people. We also need a prop and briscoe should be moved on.
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Did you actually go to the game last night?
Quality of rugby was not the best but what do you expect from a scratch team missing so many first choice players!
All of the players that are regularly rubbished on this site stood up to be counted and this included Thompson, Dwyer, Leeming and Donaldson.
Was it the best rugby you have seen? No. However to shut out KR with that team showed tremendous spirit and something to build on going forward when more bodies are back.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:49 am  

We could end up above warrington if we win the next 2 games - they have Cats and Saints

Quick look on their board and they are not happy at all, a season can shift very quickly, really important run of games for us and those around us, thankfully we actually seem to have the momentum and with a new coach coming in, combined with players returning may could be a defining month for us.

How good was it to hear the crowd in full voice last night, best atmosphere at HQ for a long time

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:54 am  

Agree with everything Christopher

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:59 am  

Steves wrote:

Seth wrote:
I think we're agreeing on the whole. We know we need squad players but for various reasons Thompson and mellor aren't the right people. We also need a prop and briscoe should be moved on.
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Did you actually go to the game last night?
Quality of rugby was not the best but what do you expect from a scratch team missing so many first choice players!
All of the players that are regularly rubbished on this site stood up to be counted and this included Thompson, Dwyer, Leeming and Donaldson.
Was it the best rugby you have seen? No. However to shut out KR with that team showed tremendous spirit and something to build on going forward when more bodies are back.

Hang on a second, I've praised the team for what they achieved last night but the point still stands on what's needed to move the team up the table. The players you mention have fir from been consistent enough regardless of last night. Sentiment is what landed us here.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:09 am  

Seth wrote:

Hang on a second, I've praised the team for what they achieved last night but the point still stands on what's needed to move the team up the table. The players you mention have fir from been consistent enough regardless of last night. Sentiment is what landed us here.

Think we have to see what Smith thinks of the squad and he should be given free reign to do as he sees fit

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:16 am  

christopher wrote:

Think we have to see what Smith thinks of the squad and he should be given free reign to do as he sees fit

Absolutely and what I said originally was that I hope he's strong enough to be ruthless where necessary. Players undoubtedly need to come in and you can't do that without some going out.

Re: 2022 - IN | Rohan Smith - Head Coach : Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:29 am  

christopher wrote:

Think we have to see what Smith thinks of the squad and he should be given free reign to do as he sees fit

Practical thing to do is look at the players who are out of contract and assess not just what they have delivered so far this season, but over the last couple of years. With that in mind I would suggest Bodene (maybe keep the missus), Dywer, Briscoe and Mellor have to be moved on. Not because they are all rubbish, but because if we are looking to get near the top of the table again we need far better. I'm not sure about Martin. He's been a stand out for a large part of the season, but over the last couple of years he's been a bit in and out. Covid may well have been a factor in that. Will be interesting to see what Smith can get out of the likes of Tet and Bentley. They have really let the team down when needed most. Both owe the rest of the squad big time.