Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:14 pm  

Having read all the hype about the Giants being the real deal this season I wasn't confident about a win today. Sat in the east stand prior to kick off, when the teams were read out our subs were Fifita, Battye, Pitts and Wood which was a stronger bench than the Giants and must have been our strongest bench for some time. With Tommy Johnstone due back any time soon hopefully we have turned our season round and more of the same please.

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:15 pm  

vastman wrote:

Those people were noticeable by there absence last week and are equally mute this week.

We won’t hear from them until we lose the the hysterics will begin again. Such is life

All we’ve ever lacked is confidence and we look like we’ve put that to bed today , and the thing that most clubs struggle with and that’s consistency.stood down the far end of the west terrace today and you could see how relaxed the players were talking to their wife’s and children whilst warming up on the touch line . Fitita even had time for a joke with my son when he told him he was in his dream team and to get a couple of tries to boost his points . The whole team oozed confidence and we’re relaxed and enjoying themselves today ,a good day at the office I’d say .

[PopTart]

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:19 pm  

Kettykat wrote:

So many here said we didn’t have the skill level or quality to compete , and I’ve always said it was nothing to do with money or skill it was the confidence that was lacking vastly ,and today has proved a point ,

We always had the skills, it was just sat on the treatment bench.
Once we got a near full team out and Walker filling the hooking role like an experienced pro, we could show what we have.

That team stays on the field and we'll win more games.

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:27 pm  

Kettykat wrote:

So many here said we didn’t have the skill level or quality to compete , and I’ve always said it was nothing to do with money or skill it was the confidence that was lacking vastly ,and today has proved a point ,

Yeah including the chairman & coach who said those things?! It just shows how badly we were underachieving, this is the best squad we have had for a very long time, and if we don't win between 10-12 games, that would be unacceptable. Against a good team, that was as good a first half as I've seen for quite some time, and if we don't kick on now for the rest of the season, then we never will. I really didn't think Tupou would come back to that kind of form again, but i'm so pleased he has. It was so hard to pick a mom today, probably 6 or 7 contenders, but it probably was Lino's best game, so i'd go with him, well played and keep it going!

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:30 pm  

Totally blown away by the performance today. Talking to others we were trying to see just what had brought about the change. For me the crowd back is a massive boost as well as injured players returning. Milky especially for me has been excellent. Today we stopped a very good team from playing their game while at the same time playing ours so very well. Long may it continue and I can't wait for next Sunday.

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:31 pm  

PopTart wrote:

We always had the skills, it was just sat on the treatment bench.
Once we got a near full team out and Walker filling the hooking role like an experienced pro, we could show what we have.

That team stays on the field and we'll win more games.

So the first 3 or 4 games, Miller, Tupou, Ashurst, Arona, Fifita played like they have the last 2 games?! Sorry, can't agree with that.

Re: Shuds next up. : Sun May 30, 2021 6:33 pm  

t drednowts is cumin! wrote:

Top performance today. Thought Westerman was outstanding though i was worried his knee had gone again at one point.He's one tough hombre.

Chester said e took him off as a precaution, tbh so far for me westerman,has been our best forward all season and now rest of pack are gaining some dominance his efforts have been rewarded. Wouldn’t argue with Miller last week or Lino today but personally would have given him mom both weeks.

Hrs looked particularly effective at second receiver, carrying it in as an extra prop or distributing like a stand off, reminds me of the form he had when he was a big money signing from cas to hull

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:34 pm  

Think after the last two matches apart from T J this is our strongest 17 .We look like a team that is well drilled in attack and defence The ball movement as improved 100% .No we will not be a Wires ,St, or Wigan but think with a performance like this ,we could finish well clear of relegation

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:35 pm  

Trys are on Sky Sports page now.

Re: Shuds next up : Sun May 30, 2021 6:37 pm  

Wildmoggy wrote:

So the first 3 or 4 games, Miller, Tupou, Ashurst, Arona, Fifita played like they have the last 2 games?! Sorry, can't agree with that.

Whilst that’s true we are now playing at home in front of a crowd against lower or mid table teams it’s a funny game but today we played with confidence and with a little more luck could easily have scored 60