FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - Round 3: Dewsbury
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Moderator8082
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 02 200222 years95th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
4th Jun 24 07:5419th May 24 18:35LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
LS9
Signature
//www.twitter.com/pumpetypump
Moderator

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:39 am  
Another good, solid win against a decent team. If you'd given me these two results after the Sheffield debacle I'd have bitten your hand off. It's going to be a strange league, for example Newcastle beat Sheffield who blew us off the park. Basically outside Toulouse and Feath, you turn up not knowing what's going to happen.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Moderator10969
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 01 200222 years302nd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
21st Jan 23 15:1321st Jun 22 13:35LINK
Milestone Posts
10000
15000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Bradbados
Signature
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
Mark Twain

Build Bridges NOT Walls
Moderator

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:58 am  
That seems to be the case Pumpy.
I was quite impressed with our attitude in this game - defence was superb and very committed, in the main and I couldn't ask for more. Dews are a decent side, so to dominate them (mostly) was a good outcome. We also played some impressive and expansive, football with ball in hand, so a good, all round, performance for my two pennorth.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Star7032No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 25 201113 years149th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
4th Jun 24 17:333rd Jun 24 16:56LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:59 am  
Anyone know how Murphy is. Hope it's not too serious as I thought he showed his quality last night
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach12310
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 03 200618 years279th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Feb 23 12:493rd Feb 23 15:19LINK
Milestone Posts
10000
15000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:07 am  
Good win. Some really good performances (Lilley & DFJ stood out for me).

Great to have a reliable kicker now too.

Scurr looks like a real prospect too.

Early days, but the squad do deserve some credit for the turnaround in effort and performance since the first 2 games. Let’s just hope it continues.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Star4332
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 09 201113 years230th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
21st Apr 24 17:589th Apr 24 08:31LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Shipley, Bradford
Signature
BULLSBOY2011:
'Pain is temporary, Pride is forever!'

Bradford Bulls Fan Since Birth :)

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:31 am  
Well we certainly played well! I’ll be the first to admit I bagged Brown from the Fev and Shef games as I thought he was gash but these past two games he has been class. Does well under the kick and his backing up was really good.

As much as I like DFJ and his attitude (he was outstanding yesterday) I still think he lacks a little height and the better teams will target him with kicks.

Forwards were class! Does Crossley ever stop?
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Moderator8082
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 02 200222 years95th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
4th Jun 24 07:5419th May 24 18:35LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
LS9
Signature
//www.twitter.com/pumpetypump
Moderator

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 10:00 am  
Bulls Boy 2011 wrote:
Does Crossley ever stop?


I've huge respect for relentless, unflashy workhorses like Crossley.. Might not make the most yards but will always put his hand up to drive it in, and get stuck in when you're defending. Your Andy Lynch, Roy Powell etc go under the radar but they put in some serious graft for whoever they play for.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach9010No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 03 200519 years179th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
3rd Jun 24 18:182nd Jun 24 21:58LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Odsal Stadium

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:17 pm  
bullinenemyland wrote:
Yep :lol:

Let's see how we get on against sides like Fev, Toulouse and York before assuming all is well and good.

To be fair, I would see the last 3 opponents are more genuine benchmarks that Fev or Toulouse. We must be a considerable sum of money behind Fev on squad spend.

I thought the performance yesterday was another improvement on the Fax game and very solid overall. Nothing too flashy but some good quality moments for some of the tries and some good composure when Dewsbury applied some pressure in the 2nd half. Perhaps one or two more leaders in the squad like Brough/Murphy etc will benefit us this year.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach2042
JoinedServiceReputation
Sep 19 200618 years265th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
4th Jun 24 12:3628th May 24 09:07LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Signature
Don't think i'm biased...
...i'm just very narrow minded!!!!!!!

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:52 pm  
Bully_Boxer wrote:
To be fair, I would see the last 3 opponents are more genuine benchmarks that Fev or Toulouse. We must be a considerable sum of money behind Fev on squad spend.

I thought the performance yesterday was another improvement on the Fax game and very solid overall. Nothing too flashy but some good quality moments for some of the tries and some good composure when Dewsbury applied some pressure in the 2nd half. Perhaps one or two more leaders in the squad like Brough/Murphy etc will benefit us this year.


In terms of money being spent, totally agree... we are way behind all three in terms of spend. However it is the mentality of competing against the clubs I'm interested in.

Also, don't forget that this is the squad that the club based its "Destination Super League" marketing campaign on. Rightly or wrongly, I expect us to be beating the likes of Sheffield, Dewsbury and Whitehaven if we are expected to be challenging for a playoff spot.

But ultimately, its our style of play and game plan that for me is the reason I'd like to see a change of coach. I'm fed up of the five drives and a kick tactic employed. Defense may win games, but it doesn't say you can't attack with confidence at the same time.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain1210
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 06 20168 years257th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
4th Jun 24 11:324th Jun 24 06:40LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
South of Bratfud

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:25 am  
I'm just happy the defence turned up this week but I agree the younger, more creative coaches do play a more engaging brand of Rugby.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Moderator8082
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 02 200222 years95th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
4th Jun 24 07:5419th May 24 18:35LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
LS9
Signature
//www.twitter.com/pumpetypump
Moderator

Re: Round 3: Dewsbury : Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:53 am  
It's worth remembering in each of the last two games, we've scored length of the field tries by showing a willingness to shift the ball out to the fast blokes rather than play it safe. Are we really quite as conservative as people make out?
PreviousNext

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bullnorthern and 107 guests

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to Bradford Bulls


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
0m
Todays game v Wigan
RobRiches
94
12m
Bring That Trophy Home
PopTart
38
47m
Squad 2024
Listenup94
501
53m
Wembley memories
Two Points
10
Recent
Rob Burrow
The Dentist
24
Recent
Wire part 1 of 2
Father Ted
141
Recent
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
37168
Recent
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
59167
Recent
Rhinos Sporting Director Announcement
tad rhino
81
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
25s
Wembley memories
Two Points
10
27s
Rhinos Sporting Director Announcement
tad rhino
81
31s
Blake austin part 12 leaving leeds
Ex-Swarcliff
38
34s
Referee for Cup Final Appointed
Zig
6
53s
Bring That Trophy Home
PopTart
38
1m
Rob Burrow
The Dentist
24
1m
Barrow H
Ckt2487
25
1m
Next Stop Wembley aka wigan wk 2
Lord Tony Sm
15
1m
This weeks disciplinary
Big lads mat
1146
1m
Rob Burrow RIP
Dr Dreadnoug
13
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Wembley memories
Two Points
10
TODAY
Referee for Cup Final Appointed
Zig
6
TODAY
Great Burgess Interview
Zig
1
TODAY
Peets Positivity
Zig
1
TODAY
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Challenge Cup FINAL
Wire Weaver
6
TODAY
Departure - Friday
phe13
2
TODAY
Land available
dboy
2
TODAY
Fev potentially in liquidation
FIL
14
TODAY
Next Stop Wembley aka wigan wk 2
Lord Tony Sm
15
TODAY
Amended pick up points for club organised coaches to Wembley
FIL
7
TODAY
Rob Burrow - The Passing of a Legend
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Rob Burrow RIP
Dr Dreadnoug
13
TODAY
Rob Burrow
The Dentist
24
TODAY
ROB Burrow RIP
tyr
63
TODAY
Rob Burrow
Zig
20
TODAY
Salford Red Devils Up To Six As The Broncos Rack Up Another Loss
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Rob Burrow - The Passing of a ..
590
Salford Red Devils Up To Six A..
334
Leeds Into The Six After Derby..
481
Weakened Wigan Beat Warrington..
581
St Helens Extend Lead At The T..
631
Wigan Warriors Back Level Top ..
1693
Massive Win For The Wolves Ove..
1450
Super Saints Second Half Demol..
1452
St Helens Women Serve Cup Fina..
1737
Martin Offiah Cup Final Guest ..
1144
Warrington Wolves Destroy Hudd..
1875
Leeds Rhinos To Meet Saints At..
1731
Easy Does It As Wigan Thrash H..
2091
St Helens Cruise Past York Val..
1843
Katherine Jenkins OBE to perfo..
2770
RLFANS Match Centre
Matches on TV
Table 'boards.stats_fixtures' doesn't exist