Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 4:26 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

This was their main cardinal sin. They were never so far ahead of us that a strategy like that didn't come at very high risk.

In the end, it was a calamitous decision and they had no one to blame but themselves.

Spot on.
I respect Watson's coaching ability but thankfully his approach proved to be too cautious.
This season most teams in SL I think are playing a more open style of play which for me can only be good for the game.
Hopefully neutrals watching the game will also appreciate the skills involved in all of the tries scored but our 3 were of a particularly high standard and execution.

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 4:39 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Spot on.
I respect Watson's coaching ability but thankfully his approach proved to be too cautious.
This season most teams in SL I think are playing a more open style of play which for me can only be good for the game.
Hopefully neutrals watching the game will also appreciate the skills involved in all of the tries scored but our 3 were of a particularly high standard and execution.

I think the knowledge that we can execute those plays on the big stage will stand us in good stead going forward. The players will also know if they respect the ball a bit more then this team is capable of great things.

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 5:57 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Spot on.
I respect Watson's coaching ability but thankfully his approach proved to be too cautious.
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If Saints have any sense they'll appoint Watson as their next coach. He's proven that he's not a flash in the plan and he'll thrive there. Also love the idea of him and Peet battling it out for the next decade too.

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 5:59 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

If Saints have any sense they'll appoint Watson as their next coach. He's proven that he's not a flash in the plan and he'll thrive there. Also love the idea of him and Peet battling it out for the next decade too.

I have a suspicion they'll go after Tony Smith if Woolf leaves.

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 6:09 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

I have a suspicion they'll go after Tony Smith if Woolf leaves.

What makes you say that?

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 6:16 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

MadDogg wrote:

I have a suspicion they'll go after Tony Smith if Woolf leaves.

What makes you say that?

Not heard anything but wonder if there's more to Smith's decision to leave Hull KR - seems strange if he hasn't got a job lined up. He's got a good record, won the major trophies and likely wouldn't go to the NRL if he did well as he's been here a while. Agree that Watson would be a good shout but suspect he will stick with it at Hudds.

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 6:34 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

Not heard anything but wonder if there's more to Smith's decision to leave Hull KR - seems strange if he hasn't got a job lined up. He's got a good record, won the major trophies and likely wouldn't go to the NRL if he did well as he's been here a while. Agree that Watson would be a good shout but suspect he will stick with it at Hudds.

Possibly, but it would seem like another step backwards for them. Woolf (no matter what the fans say) ain't Holbrook. Watson could be tho, especially with his age and knowledge of the league.

Re: CCF match discussion : Tue May 31, 2022 7:34 pm  

I wonder what the score was when the votes were handed in. I imagine that the experts could only see a Huddersfield win and were going with that narrative.

Re: CCF match discussion : Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:22 am  

Watched the match back last night and when McQueen scored his try there was a blatant obstruction on Bibby just like the one Singleton was penalised for.

Re: CCF match discussion : Wed Jun 01, 2022 7:27 am  

jaws1 wrote:

Watched the match back last night and when McQueen scored his try there was a blatant obstruction on Bibby just like the one Singleton was penalised for.

Wasn't the same
Without getting all technical Singletons deffo was an obstruction (Irrespective of the swan dive from the defender) - Mcqueen's wasn't - The dummy runner ran through the line on an inside shoulder and Bibby chose to take the runner - Right decision on both