Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:26 pm  

I thought we’d get dicked in this half considering half of these lads haven’t played since Feb/March and we’ve been down a sub most of the game.

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:26 pm  

Kilner should be in the squad on Saturday the lads a unit

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:27 pm  

Leeds are doing the same tomorrow you know

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:27 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

Seriously wondering what Mitch Clarke brings to us. The last good game I remember him having was for Cas against us. I'm not querying the signing so much. He was a big lad who promised a lot. But in a game like this, as a regular first-teamer, I'd have thought he'd be leading by example. Instead, he looks weak and uninspired.

3 good carries then zero tenacity whatsoever...young lads running their blood to water, he’s disinterested after being hit hard a couple of times.

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:28 pm  

Pie_Eyter wrote:

Leeds are doing the same tomorrow you know

All four teams have, to be expected

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:31 pm  

Cruncher wrote:

Seriously wondering what Mitch Clarke brings to us. The last good game I remember him having was for Cas against us. I'm not querying the signing so much. He was a big lad who promised a lot. But in a game like this, as a regular first-teamer, I'd have thought he'd be leading by example. Instead, he looks weak and uninspired.

Clark has been really good for us tonight.

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:39 pm  

I think we missed the experience of Joe Shorrocks.

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:41 pm  

All things considered I’m quite pleased with that. It’s a shame we went down to 12 in the first half, it was harsh but I get the decision.

Bullock was good, I don’t think he did too many minutes so hopefully he will be in contention for the semi. Kilmer looks a good prospect as does Pearce-Paul.

The kids did well overall, Hanley had to cope with a lot of pressure, I thought he did ok, it was good to see him trying the grubbed through near the end, shows he has the confidence to have a go.

I said to the Mrs they should be embarrassed if they don’t make 50, maybe that’s harsh but I stand by it. Shame we couldn’t pick up a try near the end.

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:42 pm  

Really enjoyed that to be honest.

Great to see the quality of the youngsters on both sides but particularly Wigan.

Kilner and Paul look very promising.

Only negative for me was Smiths decision making at times on the last plays. At times he put in some cracking kicks but at others we just seemed to lack conviction.
When Smith did come up with the right plays we contained Saints reasonably well.

Hankinson I think also did enough to get a look in for the main 17 in the coming rounds. Thought he was fantastic.

Re: Saints squad : Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:43 pm  

Should have gone for a drop goal at the end