Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:21 am  

batleyrhino wrote:

Knowles will definitely be banned, it’s preposterous even with the inconsistency of the MRP that he will not be banned, it’s a crystal clear Chicken Wing.

Welsby, it’s a close one. I saw an angle where it showed clear shoulder contact to the head, but if the MRP see the angle from the other side it’s NCTA.

Makinson, whilst calculated, was correctly called as a penalty only. NCTA.

Matautia, clearly trying to support an injured player, ridiculous for anyone to suggest a ban.

Lees, does knee Sio in the head, it’s possibly careless, but is really just accidental.

So, Knowles is out and everyone else likely to play. I wouldn’t want it any other way.

You missed the Matautia late challenge on Atkin,leading to a green card.It was late, the ball had gone and should be deemed wrecklees as to the outcome,since there was whiplash.These challenges have been getting bans all season long.With regard to Knowles his disciplinary CV this season has seen him collect bans for dangerous contact already,so if the MR tribunal have a shed of integrity they should cop bans.

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:22 am  

What about Leeming in the halves with Dwyer on the bench which is even less disruption?
Could be a master stroke or a disaster I know.

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:24 am  

fanstanningley wrote:

I'd go with that team also.

Agree.

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:25 am  

chapylad wrote:

What about Leeming in the halves with Dwyer on the bench which is even less disruption?
Could be a master stroke or a disaster I know.

Don't think we can accommodate 3 smaller players in Leeming, O'connor and Dwyer. Dwyer misses out for another bigger body.

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Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:42 am  

Seth wrote:

Don't think we can accommodate 3 smaller players in Leeming, O'connor and Dwyer. Dwyer misses out for another bigger body.

Tend to agree with the bodies missing we can't compete for pace so if we are to get a win we have to match Saints up front.

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:14 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

Difference with Fusitua's was that the impact came after the ball had gone. He actually ducked getting banned for a couple of very similar tackles earlier in the season. The part of me that is Leeds at all costs says - yes ban Welsby! That's the terrible thing about the MRP this season. We fans aren't talking about the great game in the offing, we are talking about which players should be prevented from playing in it. It's Cullen and co that need the red card.

with the bans think it's very much keep own house in order especially as a club with 3 ex players with long term injuries.
letting someone off for a final would be consistent with past years , though very inconsistent with recent regular seasons
would also seem harsh banning people for semi finals if turning a blind eye to what happens in them

who do you replace the mrp with? anyone else would follow the same guidelines and the present lot all dished it out in their day .......

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:32 am  

I think Rohan Smith has to think about the Leeds kicking game. Cam Smith in the halves makes us heavily dependent on Austen unless we start with Leeming at hooker who can provide some kicks.
We have quite a few players who have been playing various roles so the team may adapt different positions depending on the flow of the game.
I'm thinking we need Hardaker at centre for defensive duties and need Martin in the pack for some beef. So my team would probably have myler sticking at fullback with Smith or Leeming in the halves but really working on their kicking game knowing there will be some real kick pressure.

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:37 am  

I'm not too keen on Leeming starting either at hooker or half. He always wants to do everything himself whereas with O'Connor he just does the basics and allows the half backs to do the kicking. Leeming would stop Austin putting the high spiraling bombs up etc. as he wants the ball every 5th tackle.

Re: SL GF | St Helens (Old Trafford) : Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:11 pm  

Leeming's defence is not the best - him starting could be a real problem. Hardaker at centre, if Handley fit Briscoe must drop out.