Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:33 am  

Kettykat wrote:

Imo We need to get some game time under our belts ASAP how else are we going to iron out our defensive/attacking structures .You can train all you want but it doesn’t make up for actually game time, these moves we have been keeping under wraps need to be executed in the heat of battle not on the training park.Get all the dropped balls, missed tackles sorted early in the season ,but I fear the elements will win again this weekend .

Tend to agree, we need some team momentum and there is nothing more likely to thwart that than a bunch of players sitting about (due to the weather) getting on each other’s nerves.

One thing we need is team spirit and that only really happens on the pitch. So I hope we play. Don’t see any real chance of victory unless Warrington haves very bad day or we play brilliantly.

Finally if it goes ahead this for me is Hampshire big moment. He needs to step up. He doesn’t need to perform miracle whilst playing in the mud but he needs to take the lead and prove he can direct our limited forces with real gusto. As at HKR I want a performance, a win would be nice but they will eventually come so long as we perform to our best.

I really rate Warrington this year, they have gone up a notch imho.

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 12:37 pm  

Willzay wrote:

Did we last year?

Did we get too much dry weather last year, also.

We did in 2017 and 2018.

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:23 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

A cup run for Wakey is winning 1 in a row!

You gotta live in hope! We did practically get drawn to the semis a few years ago, can happen.

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:31 pm  

Fishermanscap wrote:

Not really the point as it’s subjective especially based on one game! Regardless you still want all your senior players fit and ready to chose from.

More important for me than having everyone fit, is having certain players fit and playing to their max, ie, Fifita, Ashurst, Tupou, Tj, they are the crown jewels and we need them playing at their best week in week out. Next come probably Arona & Tanginoa, then we need the right fullback/halfback combo, then we need Kyle Wood playing at the levels of 2/3 years ago, Josh wood complementing him, Throw in Lyne, Westerman, King, Pitts for his workrate alone, so on and so on........sounds easy written down doesn't it?!

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:02 pm  

Fishermanscap wrote:

Tend to agree, we need some team momentum and there is nothing more likely to thwart that than a bunch of players sitting about (due to the weather) getting on each other’s nerves.

One thing we need is team spirit and that only really happens on the pitch. So I hope we play. Don’t see any real chance of victory unless Warrington haves very bad day or we play brilliantly.

Finally if it goes ahead this for me is Hampshire big moment. He needs to step up. He doesn’t need to perform miracle whilst playing in the mud but he needs to take the lead and prove he can direct our limited forces with real gusto. As at HKR I want a performance, a win would be nice but they will eventually come so long as we perform to our best.

I really rate Warrington this year, they have gone up a notch imho.

Whilst we all hope for the same from Hampshire, I suspect the "real gusto" on Sunday will be coming from Dennis !!!

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:49 pm  

FIL wrote:

Whilst we all hope for the same from Hampshire, I suspect the "real gusto" on Sunday will be coming from Dennis !!!

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:04 pm  

Thought we played some good rugby when woods came on for Randall after a bit of sting had gone out of the games ,and would be nice to get that going again albeit with josh instead of Randall . I don’t think josh will let anyone down and can really put his self about,Ive been impressed with his work ethics so far and think he’ll be a good solid addition to our squad .

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:10 pm  

Fishermanscap wrote: :D Currently forecasting most of the rain to arrive on Saturday, with 40+mph gusts being the main problem on Sunday afternoon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2634910

Fishermanscap wrote: :D Currently forecasting most of the rain to arrive on Saturday, with 40+mph gusts being the main problem on Sunday afternoon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2634910

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:36 pm  

FIL wrote: Currently forecasting most of the rain to arrive on Saturday, with 40+mph gusts being the main problem on Sunday afternoon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2634910 I actually think strong winds are probably the biggest leveller you can get. Kicking and passing accuracy suffers greatly no matter how skilful you are as a team. Seeing as we seem to have forgotten the art of passing and seem to insist on playing one-man football we should be ok. Now watch our lot attempt to play like a Fiji 9's team

FIL wrote: Currently forecasting most of the rain to arrive on Saturday, with 40+mph gusts being the main problem on Sunday afternoon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2634910 I actually think strong winds are probably the biggest leveller you can get. Kicking and passing accuracy suffers greatly no matter how skilful you are as a team. Seeing as we seem to have forgotten the art of passing and seem to insist on playing one-man football we should be ok. Now watch our lot attempt to play like a Fiji 9's team

Re: Twin minds : Fri Feb 14, 2020 4:21 pm  

Anybody actually seen the pitch this week?