Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:51 am  

Uncle Rico wrote:

One thing that was evident last night and it's creeping in unfortunately was the 'football' antics of some of the Wigan players. For example diving to the ground at the play the ball, the one near our line in the first half was laughable yet gained another 6 and Escare, I think, waving an imaginary card to get one of ours a rest...the game is better without it.

There is also moving off the mark when playing the ball. Wigan did it a few times (that young forward of theirs walked about six paces forward on one occasion) last night, though they are not the only offenders. What adds insult to injury is that this is a penalty offense, yet the marker often gets pinged for not allowing the ball to be played, when he's pedalling backwards to get out of the way.

Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Sun Sep 16, 2018 2:30 pm  

Uncle Rico wrote:

One thing that was evident last night and it's creeping in unfortunately was the 'football' antics of some of the Wigan players. For example diving to the ground at the play the ball, the one near our line in the first half was laughable yet gained another 6 and Escare, I think, waving an imaginary card to get one of ours a rest...the game is better without it.

Different folk see different things I suppose, we cant get any kind of consensus on here so not much chance there

A lot of that I agree with, problem is you need to see it in your own team too, and for that matter every other team. The ‘football antics’ are becoming more and more common throughout the game in this country and Warrington are just as bad as any other team.

Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:53 am  

lefty goldblatt wrote:

A bit of a distorted scoreline, after Lineham's STUPIDITY, has really stuffed us.

Absolute quality from Clark
Good effort from a few others
Well played young Johnson.

I've seen more from today's HBs, than the regular two's "efforts", all season.

No need to fear anyone.

Onwards Wire

I agree with you Lefty in that Warrington are definitely not out of it and it wouldn't surprise me whichever of the top 4 wins the GF as I think that unless Saints find their early season form then anyone can win it and no team should fear any of the opposition left in the competition.

I think that if you face Saints in the playoffs then you can go into the game without the pressure of expectation which could play right into the hands of your players.

I thought Johnson looked very good for a debut game.

The score line did flattered us but I am always happy to take that scenario.

Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Mon Sep 17, 2018 1:08 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

I agree with you Lefty in that Warrington are definitely not out of it and it wouldn't surprise me whichever of the top 4 wins the GF as I think that unless Saints find their early season form then anyone can win it and no team should fear any of the opposition left in the competition.

I think that if you face Saints in the playoffs then you can go into the game without the pressure of expectation which could play right into the hands of your players.

I thought Johnson looked very good for a debut game.

The score line did flattered us but I am always happy to take that scenario.

Fair points made Itchy.
The way 2017 went, coupled with the opening six matches, the only pressure of expectation was avoiding the middle eights again.
Made up to make the top 4 and just waiting to see what pans out in October, and you're quite correct as I'm hopeful as opposed to expecting to lift the trophy.
From a neutral, good to see Dom Manfredi playing again. We've had the frustration of having Currie sidelined for great chunks of past two seasons, so one has to admire his patience and resilience.

Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:36 pm  

Asgardian13 wrote:

Typical overreaction. It was high but took the shoulder first, and was clumsy rather than 'hunting'. Yelloe correct decision.

Grade C 3 match penalty notice suggests it was not a “typical overreaction”

Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:47 pm  

The disciplinary accept an attempt at a tackle was made but TL was reckless about outcome.

Re: Tonights Game v Wigan : Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:03 am  

Whilst in realtime I thought it was a shocker & definitely deserved a card of some description, 3 matches seems a bit harsh.

1 would've been enough in my view.