Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:54 am  

I had a look at Singleton's stats across a number of games, and his yardage per carry isn't terrible (although not at top prop level), but he does far too few. A bit 'Kirk-esque' really (where's G1 when you need him?). Merrin has similar yards/carry but runs in far more and makes a shedload of tackles as well.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 4:17 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

I had a look at Singleton's stats across a number of games, and his yardage per carry isn't terrible (although not at top prop level), but he does far too few. A bit 'Kirk-esque' really (where's G1 when you need him?). Merrin has similar yards/carry but runs in far more and makes a shedload of tackles as well.

Singleton was brilliant against Wigan, and he played very well against Wakefield. Thought he was rubbish against Saints though.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:22 am  

Gotcha wrote:

Singleton was brilliant against Wigan, and he played very well against Wakefield. Thought he was rubbish against Saints though.

He’s the most aggressive player we have and at least shows some fight. Ability-wise, he seemed to peak a couple of years ago but I’ve seen nothing this year to get excited about.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:24 am  

Gotcha wrote:

Singleton was brilliant against Wigan, and he played very well against Wakefield. Thought he was rubbish against Saints though.

Brilliant isn't a word anyone can use to describe any Rhinos player performance this season.
At best some players have been average whilst the rest have been poor.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:42 am  

ant1 wrote:

Brilliant isn't a word anyone can use to describe any Rhinos player performance this season.
At best some players have been average whilst the rest have been poor.

You think Merrin's performances can be described as average?

How about Hurrell's 4 try display at KRnt? Average? Lol.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:10 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

You think Merrin's performances can be described as average?

How about Hurrell's 4 try display at KRnt? Average? Lol.

It's frustrating watching the good players we do have crumble under the weight of expectation and lack of quality from their teammates at the moment.
That's why I think if we can just fix up some balance/structural issues with some more quality, we could turn into a decent side quite quickly.
If the side can get Hurrell into decent ball more of the time he'll score tries for fun in SL.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:15 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

If the side can get Hurrell into decent ball more of the time he'll score tries for fun in SL.

Not long ago we were saying that about Watkins. Sad.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:20 am  

Singleton made 19 tackles, missed 2 tackles and gave away a penalty, he ran 29 metres in 5 carries.

For a starting prop forward that is embarrassing.

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:22 am  

Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:

Singleton made 19 tackles and missed 2, he ran 29 metres in 5 carries.

For a starting prop forward that is embarrassing.

Against Saints? Where he was rubbish as I stated up above. Against Wigan the week before though he was brilliant, and the week before that very good. What about those stats?

Re: SL RD 20 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:30 am  

I don't know if Singleton is still injured, he seemed to lose a lot of form through last year for some reason.
If he's popular in the squad I can see him being retained as a rotation prop, but for me although he is tough, he lacks the quality we need.
What we lack IMO is a Fifita type bruiser who has real presence in the middle and can also create something.
One of the intriguing aspects of this year actually is that Wakey look bang out of form now at the wrong time of year...
Catalans is an unpredictable fixture, they will be hurting and seeing Leeds as a good opportunity to get back on track.
We also struggle with the most physical sides (even if they're in the Championship...).
I'd have to tip us to win this one though because the urgency of the situation now can't be lost on anyone. I do think if we can snaggle Lui is will help, and it's Watkins' final game? There should be enough factors along with home advantage to get us the win, but we must start well this week and deny Catalans momentum and confidence.