Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:34 am  

I think when the tracks dry up you'll see trinity at their best. Absolutely monsterous pack, a good bench who will all add something. Fliers on each flank with 2 half backs that compliment each other well. I genuinely think you can top the table as long as you avoid a huge injury list.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 8:39 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Couldn't agree more Pop Tart regarding TJs defence.

Fair enough he scores plenty of classy tries, but there is no hiding place these days for a player who's defensive reads and positions are weak. All the great wingers have been able to defend well when needed.

It would be interesting to see your list of great wingers who have been able to defend well when needed to, instead of blaming the winger maybe you should look for the reason as to why he's been left out of position from other players defensive misreads, just saying like.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:05 am  

bren2k wrote:

Another example of switching off in the middle part of the game - and too many penalties; although as is Mr Child's wont, some of them were a bit baffling - particularly the one near the end for Big Dave not playing the ball correctly; watch it back - he played it exactly the same way as most players do, in most matches.

Hey ho - not the best to watch, but it had some grit; and Miller's try was a peach. The table will say 2 from 2 - that's all that matters.

Child in harsh treatment of Trinity shocker

We should probably put a big "X" on the calendar, as we haven't won too many games with that clown in charge.
We were pinged for a number of "head high" tackles and yet the one on Johnstone, right in front of the touch judge got nothing.
Child is a buffoon, and does seem to have some kind of grievance against Trinity .

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:28 am  

little wayne69 wrote:

It would be interesting to see your list of great wingers who have been able to defend well when needed to, instead of blaming the winger maybe you should look for the reason as to why he's been left out of position from other players defensive misreads, just saying like.

Indeed, the three inside Johnstone grouped together leaving him defending the centre position otherwise there would've been a huge gap on the inside.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:38 am  

2 points in the bag,tough game Salford are no pushovers
If we are to let soft tries in better on the touch lines than under the post
Trinity will move on and tighten up

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:43 am  

Tough game, we ended up playing at Salford’s pace instead of dictating the game... for me we need to create more chances and find a way to unleash TJ more... I’d be looking to bring Arundel in.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:10 am  

4foxsake wrote:

Tough game, we ended up playing at Salford’s pace instead of dictating the game... for me we need to create more chances and find a way to unleash TJ more... I’d be looking to bring Arundel in.

It wouldnt have mattered who was playing centre.
Our problem was turning the ball over when in possession and apart from early in the first half, either not completing our sets or not finishing them off on our terms. Even the Miller try was of a poor kick from Hampshire.
Set completion and penalties were killing us.
Having said that, defensively we were really strong in the middle albeit our line speed slowed in the second half.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:41 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

Even the Miller try was of a poor kick from Hampshire

He did well to get any sort of kick away after receiving a dreadful pass He had to stretch for at foot level.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:43 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Couldn't agree more Pop Tart regarding TJs defence.

Fair enough he scores plenty of classy tries, but there is no hiding place these days for a player who's defensive reads and positions are weak. All the great wingers have been able to defend well when needed.

The concern is coached of other teams could watch the video of this game and exploit that, if we don't fix it

Youve got a bit of goldfish memory on show. All wingers get caught out and Johnstone less than most, end of! Why the need to knock a great player on one defesive laps comeon serioulsy - do you panic la lot in real life?

It was an ugly win in which the opposition turned up and we couldn't quite make it work, so what. You don't need great performances at this point of the season you just need wins.

Re: Up next Salford : Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:21 pm  

After rewatching the game, thought that England was the best forward on the pitch. Obviously Pauli needs time to settle & I think he will once he has gained fitness and the ground gets harder. Thought Rocky sped the game up when he came on too.