Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:19 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

He is banned, or he should be. I believe they changed the rules on some grade charges so instead of bans, players receive a fine instead, surely they can`t go back and retrospectively change the ban to a fine?!

Anyway, strong squad! Tanginoa in there, which when you look at the players that will naturally drop out from the wing/centre spots suggests that he may well be in the matchday 17.

Kelepi won't play.
He was injured and wasn't even considered for Hull and hasn't had any match time at all.
I'd be surprised - and slightly worried tbh if he was in the 17.

Re: Squad for Catalans - still non the wiser : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:20 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

Then how do you justify Langi over Hall?

It’s only 18 months since Langi rejected us despite having signed a contract to play for Wakefield Trinity.
Hall on the other hand, in a team that was misfiring, was consistently excellent for us last year and performed so well even though he had only just arrived from Leeds and was just 20 years old. He’s a year older, now has his feet firmly under the table at Wakefield and has last years experience to draw on.

Langi was also very good last season, just with a different club. I wasn't keen on signing him after what he did, but he's here now and you can't deny his quality.

Re: Squad for Catalans - still non the wiser : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:21 pm  

TimmySmith wrote:

DID WE NEED A NEW THREAD?

Sorry for the caps.

I don't particularly see the issue with playing Langi after what happened last year, nothing to do with his on field performance.

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Re: Squad for Catalans - still non the wiser : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:22 pm  

TimmySmith wrote:

DID WE NEED A NEW THREAD?

You don't have to shout.
I agree. Merged.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:23 pm  

BarnsleyGull wrote:

Kelepi won't play.
He was injured and wasn't even considered for Hull and hasn't had any match time at all.
I'd be surprised - and slightly worried tbh if he was in the 17.

If he doesn't then it's either Langi in the pack or Eseh plays.

Re: Squad for Catalans - still non the wiser : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:23 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

Then how do you justify Langi over Hall?

It’s only 18 months since Langi rejected us despite having signed a contract to play for Wakefield Trinity.
Hall on the other hand, in a team that was misfiring, was consistently excellent for us last year and performed so well even though he had only just arrived from Leeds and was just 20 years old. He’s a year older, now has his feet firmly under the table at Wakefield and has last years experience to draw on.

I haven`t factored the contract situation into my opinion, I don`t think the coach should either as what's the point in signing him? For me right now he is the better option for centre but I still think Hall is a great player with lots of potential to fill, wouldn`t be surprised or unhappy to see him play R1. Lots of tough calls to make.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:25 pm  

Think Mash is going to have his work cut out to pick a 17 tbh!
Rather him than me!

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:28 pm  

BarnsleyGull wrote:

Think Mash is going to have his work cut out to pick a 17 tbh!
Rather him than me!

That's been said quite a bit of the last couple of days but in honesty Mash sees the lads day in, day out. He's probably already cemented in his matchday squad, injury permitting obviously.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:28 pm  

imwakefieldtillidie wrote:

Yes, it's definitely the professional, full time referees that need to develop their knowledge! Never understood how they can stand so close to the game yet get it so wrong when and fans can stand 100 yards away with a pint in their hand whilst talking to a few mates and get every decision right! It's so frustrating!

Ira incredibly frustrating and that’s why fans get upset sometimes.

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Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:32 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Ira incredibly frustrating and that’s why fans get upset sometimes.

Although possibly, those fans 100 yards away with a pint can't in fact see and don't know the rules as well as the ref.