Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:06 pm  

Happy to be in it at 12-12. We can't keep making such basic errors and to me it's a concentration issue and always is. I get what people are saying about energy but I don't think the energy has been poor, it's the focus that needs sharpening IMO.

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:17 pm  

Better. Keep our concentration and composure and the fans over there can have a good night (sure they will anyway).

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:22 pm  

Everything about Forber is what you want from a hooker. If O'Neill was fit, Leeming wouldn't be getting a look in for me.

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:23 pm  

Cherry_Warrior wrote:

Everything about Forber is what you want from a hooker. If O'Neill was fit, Leeming wouldn't be getting a look in for me.

Definitely looked sharper with Forber on tonight. I'd look at starting him next week.

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:24 pm  

Much better second half. Either what Peet has said or Forber coming on has changed it. Leeming's defence in the middle is often shaky - O'Neill is miles better in that aspect.

Nsemba is incredible. Best prospect we've had for a long time. Even in defence he's smashing experienced pros (McMeeken and Garcia).

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:27 pm  

CM Punk wrote:

Definitely looked sharper with Forber on tonight. I'd look at starting him next week.

Him, Nsemba, Field and Thompson have dragged us right back in the game with their energy. They are pulling the team with them in this second half.

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:29 pm  

CM Punk wrote:

Definitely looked sharper with Forber on tonight. I'd look at starting him next week.

His distribution is top class - hope to god we haven't let him go to Salford as was rumoured.

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:30 pm  

Much improved 2nd half, still concerning aspects to our game currently tho

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:31 pm  

Outstanding from Forber. Just that extra bit of speed in delivery has made all the difference. I think Leeming has had enough games this year to be deemed as an underwhelming signing (and we’ve had a few in this current batch so far). Nsemba the outstanding player of the night by far.

Re: Catalans (a) : Sat Aug 31, 2024 8:36 pm  

Leeming has been terrible tonight. He is constantly putting us under pressure. Just shows how important a hooker can be.

(Apart from tonight) I wouldn't say he has been terrible overall but he hasn't been good enough either.