Re: Good Friday : Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:30 pm  

Trainman wrote:

It would be a very pleasant surprise if we win this one. I don’t think the pack have it in them and with Field out, likely replaced by Powell we will be missing a cutting edge.

I just hope it’s a good game and a great atmosphere. I’m making the 250 mile trek up for this one and taking the kids for the first time.

I hope they win for you and your family.

Re: Good Friday : Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:28 pm  

Stu M wrote:

Yes. He was the ref last Friday against Wakefield so that’s 2 out of 3 home games.

We had him for the Salford play off semi too so it's three out of our last four home games I don't mind him to be honest

Re: Good Friday : Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:41 pm  

Saints are hard to break down at the best of times and being down to our 5th choice half (Behind Smith, Field, Cust and Hampshire) is going to be even harder.

I was more hopeful when it sounded like Paasi was out as him and Walmsley are huge for Saints but sounds like he’s good to go.

Cliche but we just need to keep it tight, defend well and take the few chances we’ll get.

Re: Good Friday : Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:27 pm  

With Powell in the halves, I honestly can’t see us scoring unless it’s a bit of individual magic from French. I’m dreading it. Saints by at least 16.

Re: Good Friday : Thu Apr 06, 2023 12:08 am  

Disappointed that Astley isn't on the bench. It could have given us a point of difference if the halves pairing wasn't working. Nothing we have in that squad offers us that as it's likely to be Powell (slow with little kicking game) or Shorrocks (not quite as slow but with even less kicking game). Astley is inexperienced but he's quick and has a good kicking game. I think we have missed a trick not having him on the bench to bring on if things aren't clicking.

Hopefully Farrell and Marshall are available and, perhaps more importantly, are not playing injured/ill as they're likely to be found out if that's not the case. Without them we lose a lot of cutting edge in attack.

Fingers crossed for a good game.

Re: Good Friday : Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:10 am  

Anybody know what time the South Stand gates open tomorrow please ?

Re: Good Friday : Thu Apr 06, 2023 10:55 am  

Almost a full house tomorrow. For the sake of the game we need a classic contest to attract new viewers, spectators and sponsors.

Re: Good Friday : Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:13 pm  

Zig wrote:

Almost a full house tomorrow. For the sake of the game we need a classic contest to attract new viewers, spectators and sponsors.

That would be great, let's hope the club makes an absolute killing tomorrow inside and out the arena. Weather looks dry and sunny all day so should be packed out. I hope the club are ready for it.

Re: Good Friday : Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:43 pm  

Wonder why the club isn't providing a pay on the gate option for the final batch of tickets, particularly as the weather is supposed to be nice.

Re: Good Friday : Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:47 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Wonder why the club isn't providing a pay on the gate option for the final batch of tickets, particularly as the weather is supposed to be nice.

Probably risk related with only limited availability left. It could be a request from the police, generally they are involved when the away end sells out.