Kettykat wrote:
But if we’re going to concede against Wigan it’s best outside as they couldn’t kick for toffee against HKR so it 4 instead of 6
Not sure where this narrative that Harry Smith can't kick goals has come from. Not having he has gone from one of the best kickers in the league last year to a guarenteed miss from the touchline. He was kicking into the pretty bad wind in the first half, something the KR kickers also struggled with in the 2nd.
looking at last years stats, Smith kicked for a 78% success rate over the course, from what i can tell from a quick look only 2 other kickers (who kicked a number of note) beat Smith and they are Ratchford and Hankinson (although worth noting that they both kicked 33/35 less attempts then Smith). If there is one thing i am not worried about from Saturdays performance it is Harry Smith's goalkicking. Now our right side defence, pack performance and overall effort given from the team, that is a whole different story.
I am also not buying the narrative of 2 points vs. Wigan is not as important as 2 points against another team. 2 points is 2 points and all goes against the tally at the end of the season regardless of who it is against. Does it really matter where them 2 points have come from by seasons end? The outlook of aiming for points from certain teams and not others is a very negative view to have and i hope your team / club don't have the same outlook.
Hopefully we get a good competitive game on friday with both teams putting up a good showing of themselves.I have 2 mates joining my usual group for the game, both completely new to the sport so an entertaining game would be welcomed, hopefully they don't decide to become Wakefield fans by the end!
On a side note, have been keeping up with your stadium development on here, looking good! Hopefully funds will become available for the west terrace at some point in the not-so-distant future aswell for a better experience for us away fans.
