: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:18 pm  

Elle Coco wrote:

Because it was the first game and to change everything round could have a more detrimental than advantageous effect?

I would have wanted probably one more change (Prescott for Coley) but other than that I'm happy with the squad selection and just hope the players perform differently.

Quite.

Now if he keeps picking the same squad and we keep getting performances like we did on Sunday, THEN I think we'd need to question why nothing was changing.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:18 pm  

Although if the Noble philosophy was true that early season matches are not important then this would be the best time to make changes

I do not agree with this but I am trying to apply logic to Noble's Law Of RL

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:19 pm  

Charlie Seeling wrote:

I am trying to apply logic to Noble's Law Of RL

You think he uses logic??

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:23 pm  

Nucking Futs wrote:

You think he uses logic??

No

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:55 pm  

There is enough quality in the team to win against Hull - although it is a shame not to see sam in the team.

I've not seen how well sam plays in defence but I'm wondering whether Noble thinks having Sam and Tim at 6&7 will prove too much of a weakness in defence? People who watch the reserves will have a better idea than me on this.

The big thing for me is whether we work as a team, improve ball control and work harder off the ball with more options from dummy half. If we do that we will have a chance regardless of a couple of contentious selections.

However I will be suprised if both O'Carroll and Prescott aren't in the team at the expense of Coley.

Noble does also have to sort out the replacement hooker role - moving Sean to SO is not a solution for the rest of the season.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:03 pm  

Roberts
Phelps
Goulding
Carmont
Richards
Smith
Leuluai
Fielden
Riddell
Paleaaesina
Hock
Bailey
O'Loughlin

J. Tomkins
Hansen
McIlorum
O'Carroll


Coley has to be dropped a message has to be sent out letting players know performances that shocking are not allowed. Neeeeeeeeeeed McIlorum on the bench that stupid music chairs they did against an under strength wakefield side proved to be a thorn in the side.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:15 pm  

AJ wrote:

I have prepared some other excuses:

O'Loughlin is a rubbish captain
Phil Bailey is overpaid
Cameron Phelps
We need Micky Higham
McCain should be president
The Easter bunny doesn't exist

etc etc

Some may even say we should of kept Calderwood if he has a good game and Roberts doesnt. You heard it here first but I will not be one of them after the game if that does happen.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:25 pm  

Charlie Seeling wrote:

Although if the Noble philosophy was true that early season matches are not important then this would be the best time to make changes

I do not agree with this but I am trying to apply logic to Noble's Law Of RL

I would love to get Brian Noble and you together and ask him if he really thinks early season matches are not important. My guess is hes never said that but youve twisted his words. I would hazard a guess that hes said something along the lines of 'early season form is not as important as end of season form'. He has stated time and time again that the start of the season is more about grinding out wins and picking up as many points as you can ready for your end of season charge into the play offs. I agree with him,what is the point of peaking at the start of the season and fading when play off time comes around.

If Brian Noble ever stated that early season matches are not important then id be very very suprised.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:31 pm  

McIlorum included in the squad that's a good sign. Hopefully he will see sense and play with 2 hookers in the side.

Coley should be dropped IMO but I'm unsure on Prescott's fitness. I'm not convinced he's 100% he had some back problem a while back IIRC?

Other than that I'm quite happy TBH

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:44 pm  

McIllorum & Prescott in.

Coley & Bailey out.

Re Tomkins, If after ten rounds he is nowhere near the first team, and hasnt had a look in, then questions need to be asked.

I suppose Noble is giving them a chance to redeem themselves, if we falter again, we should look for more changes against Cas next Friday.