Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:32 am  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Can't say I'm a big fan of Brett Delaney but his pat on Luke Gale's head and keep your hair on mate was quite funny.

I don`t think it was funny at all, i hate to see gloating the opposition like that, it`s unsportsman like and has only crept into our sport over the last few years along with been able to constantly talk back to the referee.

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:50 am  

Getting back on topic, our next few games will indicate whether we are indeed genuine top 4 contenders or, a mid table side, capable of taking the odd "big" scalp.
We certainly haven't clicked yet, offensively and perhaps more worryingly, there was some very tired/lazy defence against an average Warrington side, which both Hull and Cas will take full advantage of.
Big Dave was a huge miss against Wire but we will need a couple of results from our next 4 games if we want to be in the mix at the end of the season.
It doesnt get any more testing than:

Cas (H)
Hull FC (A)
Leeds (H)
Saints (A)

We'll either be buzzing or wanting Chester to have us ready for a cup run.

One at a time, starting with Cas and lets see if we can get back to winning ways .

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:21 am  

I couldn't get to the game - but the radio commentary was frustrating to listen to; sounds like we bombed a few, got pinged to death by Mr Child, and were guilty of some pat-a-cake defending at times - which is not how we've started the season.

All that said - still 3rd in the table - albeit with a very tough Easter programme. Things could look very different on the other side - it gets real right about now in terms of how good we actually are.

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:34 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

Getting back on topic, our next few games will indicate whether we are indeed genuine top 4 contenders or, a mid table side, capable of taking the odd "big" scalp.
We certainly haven't clicked yet, offensively and perhaps more worryingly, there was some very tired/lazy defence against an average Warrington side, which both Hull and Cas will take full advantage of.
Big Dave was a huge miss against Wire but we will need a couple of results from our next 4 games if we want to be in the mix at the end of the season.
It doesnt get any more testing than:

Cas (H)
Hull FC (A)
Leeds (H)
Saints (A)

We'll either be buzzing or wanting Chester to have us ready for a cup run.

One at a time, starting with Cas and lets see if we can get back to winning ways .

Does not get much tougher than that does it? We need to bring our A game with us for all of these games to get anything out of them.

Cas are looking good, really hoping we can get the result on Thursday and i think this would really put a marker down for us. We were okay and just did enough in the first 4 games, we were well in it at Wigan and could of gone either way right up until the last 20, sounds like this was the case against wire as well.

We really need to nail a full 80 minute performance this week and cannot be carrying any passengers in the team.

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:37 am  

homme vaste wrote:

I don`t think it was funny at all, i hate to see gloating the opposition like that, it`s unsportsman like and has only crept into our sport over the last few years along with been able to constantly talk back to the referee.

Different scenarios though I too am no fan of either. However, the risk of on-field retribution for the former is now fairly low so this and other unsporting behaviour is becoming more entrenched.
As for back chat, the refs are constantly shouting instructions at the players on how to do their jobs, is it really so surprising that the players should reciprocate?

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:58 am  

homme vaste wrote:

He wont be playing because he`s only served 2 games of a 3 match ban.

Think you find they've pulled a fast one and he plays on Thursday!

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:15 am  

I'm definitely ready for Thursday, I've been re-watching rival games all morning getting fired up for our Derby match. I'm never confident but can definitely see a win for us providing the Trinity we all know and love show up.

My ticket is on the mantelpiece, I've been practising chants all morning and my mum has my shirt and jacket washed and ready for me to show off at the game

COME ON TRINITY

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:19 am  

homme vaste wrote:

I don`t think it was funny at all, i hate to see gloating the opposition like that, it`s unsportsman like and has only crept into our sport over the last few years along with been able to constantly talk back to the referee.

Luke Gale is one of the biggest culprits so it was funny to see him get as good as he gives.

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:20 am  

homme vaste wrote:

Does not get much tougher than that does it? We need to bring our A game with us for all of these games to get anything out of them.

Cas are looking good, really hoping we can get the result on Thursday and i think this would really put a marker down for us. We were okay and just did enough in the first 4 games, we were well in it at Wigan and could of gone either way right up until the last 20, sounds like this was the case against wire as well.

We really need to nail a full 80 minute performance this week and cannot be carrying any passengers in the team.

The most frustrating aspect about the Warrington game and the Wigan game before, is that we weren't so far away.
Getting pinged by the ref has been a constant all season and although Child is bloody awful for us, they cant all be wrong and we need to change something and tighten our discipline, which helps all other aspects of our game, as less defending will allow us to have that extra energy when it matters.
In both games, compared to our opponents, our kicking game has been miles behind.
Warrington in particular, didn't seem to put a bad kick in.
Even though Grix did exceptionally well, we were under pressure with every kick.
The same cannot be said for us.

Re: Next few games : Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:23 am  

Willzay wrote:

Luke Gale is one of the biggest culprits so it was funny to see him get as good as he gives.

I'm glad happened purely because of his celebration last year when he was walking like 10 men... nothing worse than being arrogant.