Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Sun May 23, 2021 11:08 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

I thought we got the rub of the green with a few calls today, not enough to impact the game but helped make it that bit more comfortable. Been saying for a while that’d I’d move Tupou to the wing but based on his performance today he looked closer to his old self than he has done for a while. On that form he has to stay in the centre, Johnstone will be itching to get back for that kind of service. The hooker role seems to be causing us the most problems. Can’t wait to see how we look with Eaves and Kyle both fit.

I don’t think we got the rub of the green, I just think we got our fair share for a change.

I actually think the crowd helped a lot today, I reckon our reaction got us a few 50/50 we might not have at an empty ground. Certainly the two blatant forward passes.

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 7:42 am  

vastman wrote:

I don’t think we got the rub of the green, I just think we got our fair share for a change.

I actually think the crowd helped a lot today, I reckon our reaction got us a few 50/50 we might not have at an empty ground. Certainly the two blatant forward passes.

Having the fans back was huge today, absolutely huge and the players seemed to really feed on the support.
We did seem to get more from the ref than usual and I'm pretty sure that the KR fans will be complaining

As you say, about bloody time as we certainly got stiffed at Headingley (not for the first time either).

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 11:25 am  

Thought Brad Walker was class at hooker yesterday, made a few intelligent kicks out of dummy half too

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 11:38 am  

mwildcats wrote:

Thought Brad Walker was class at hooker yesterday, made a few intelligent kicks out of dummy half too

Totally agree with that, surprised nobody else mentioned it.

Playing his first game at hooker, who thought we were without first choice hookers.

Very close to MOM for me, this guy is class

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Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 12:11 pm  

lifelongfan wrote:

Totally agree with that, surprised nobody else mentioned it.

Playing his first game at hooker, who thought we were without first choice hookers.

Very close to MOM for me, this guy is class

I agree

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 3:23 pm  

vastman wrote:

Although I do think the fans help but that was pretty much a full team with only TJ missing and it showed.

Have to say Kershaw and Kay may not be TJ level but both showed up well today.

We needs to keep Eaves on loan as long as we can, a genuine hooker.

I think it's quite fascinating this thing about our full strength, best team etc?! I don't actually disagree with what you are saying, but, TJ & Senior were first choice, remember him?! K Wood, J Wood, Crowther missing, so 4th choice plays 9 who isn't even a 9?! Arguably both starting props aren't props?! Just says to me we have a more than decent squad, hence the criticism of the coach etc? We have been waiting for a performance like that for quite some time I would say........

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 4:08 pm  

Wildmoggy wrote:

I think it's quite fascinating this thing about our full strength, best team etc?! I don't actually disagree with what you are saying, but, TJ & Senior were first choice, remember him?! K Wood, J Wood, Crowther missing, so 4th choice plays 9 who isn't even a 9?! Arguably both starting props aren't props?! Just says to me we have a more than decent squad, hence the criticism of the coach etc? We have been waiting for a performance like that for quite some time I would say........

Well true if your perfect team is just the first 17. What I suppose I mean is the broader 20+ squad of players all of whom are playing in the positions you might expect.

Yesterday only Brad Walker was really playing in an unaccustomed position, hence we had out a strong side out if not technically our absolute strongest but in truth it's rare that this happens for any team.

I don't think your right about the props, Arona is a prop these days and Tangonoa is fine in either position.

As I say for me only the hooking role was debatable yesterday, everyone else was IMHO fulfilling the roles for which they were hired.

It's only a few players added here and there but it clearly matters.

However, I suppose before we get too excited let's see what our old foes dish up next week, we may well end up back at square one again if we are not carefull.

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Mon May 24, 2021 10:32 pm  

Great win wakey ! wow we didn't see that coming

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Tue May 25, 2021 6:34 am  

mwildcats wrote:

Thought Brad Walker was class at hooker yesterday, made a few intelligent kicks out of dummy half too

Walker was very good and I don't think he looked out of place in the hooking role. He has clever hands and a rugby brain. One to definitely keep and play more!

Re: What a difference 10 days makes! : Tue May 25, 2021 8:26 am  

BOJ042 wrote:

Great win wakey ! wow we didn't see that coming

There's a surprise......
....And obviously you meant "you" not "we"........