Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:37 pm  

Job done. No injuries. Another 80 mins in the legs. Did what was needed.
What were you expecting people ????

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:42 pm  

Surprised to come on here and see such negative comments.

Thought it was a reasonable and very professional performance against a very spirited York side.

We were a bit scrappy in attack but another change in half and new body in the backs it was bound to be a little off.

Defence outstanding, didn’t look like we picked up any injuries into the next round and never really got out of third gear.

Very professional job.

Concern for me now is Hanley. Despite probably having his best game those repeat errors are becoming worrying. Bullock another very lethargic start to the match.

Positives, Havard looks to be developing that but if mongrel. Couple of shots on Cuthbetson tonight were brutal and Liam Byrne, Smithies and Bateman’s intensity in attack and defence is great to watch.

Look forward to sitting back and watching the other teams knock 7 bells out of each other for the rest of the weekend with a view to our next fixture in SL.

Slightly OT Tony Rea is a great analyst. Best doing the rounds at the moment by far.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:46 pm  

ShortArse wrote:

Job done. No injuries. Another 80 mins in the legs. Did what was needed.
What were you expecting people ????

Yes it’s job done but you can’t hand on heart sit there and say you’re happy with what was churned out? Against a good side we’d have been on the end of a mullering. Just doesn’t seem to be any aggression in attack or ruthlessness, get into a good position and we make an unforced error or end the set poorly.

York should have been put to the sword and kept on the end of it. Instead they were allowed room to move and play. Against a good side that’s criminal and will end in us conceding tries.

Hastings MOM by some distance. I agree re Hanley though, his errors are just ridiculous and he will be a liability. It’s a huge shame but it’s not the end of him by a long shot.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:47 pm  

Still worried that we are not making meters in the forwards even against a semi pro outfit. We are just not giving the defenders a decision to make.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:05 pm  

I think we did what we had to do against a spirited York team. It’s a tick and job done for me. Defence was again impressive

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:20 pm  

Positives:
Smashed them up in defence, I don't remember ever worrying they might score, never mind beat us.
We played the game at a different pace to them, resulting in a lot of set restarts and retreating lines to run at, as they struggled to cling on to us.
We looked like scoring any time we got field position.
We stayed professional and didn't try to go off script which you sometimes see in these games.

Negatives
We struggle to make the hard yards.
Too many errors, which better teams would punish.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:25 pm  

It's a no win situation in games like these ,unless you win by a big margin it's dissapointing but we're through and that's all that matters .I thought after first two games criticism of Hanley was OTT but after tonight I think for the lads future development he needs a break,I thought Hallsall did ok tonight so if French isn't ready for next week I'd give him another go

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:50 pm  

I worry that Hanley struggles with the basics, not safe Under the high ball, loses control in contact and struggles physically. It’s a worry that he is considered the best option.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:01 pm  

stpatricks wrote:

I worry that Hanley struggles with the basics, not safe Under the high ball, loses control in contact and struggles physically. It’s a worry that he is considered the best option.

He’s considered the second best option behind Bibby when we have Manfredi, Marshall, French and Field out.

Re: 21 man squad to face York Friday : Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:57 pm  

jonh wrote:

He’s considered the second best option behind Bibby when we have Manfredi, Marshall, French and Field out.

But still the best available to fill a wing spot?

For York you had K Dixon who despite a lack of size has shown some pace and offensive threat during his career. I just haven’t seen anything from Hanley to suggest he will trouble teams. The only team he appears to cause problems for is Wigan.