Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:59 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

One of those nights when you're glad you braved the horrors of the motorway. Few things that stood out for me: 1) They tries they scored were really sharp well executed rugby and I wouldn't lay too much blame on the goal line defence. 2) It’s the errors, not the line speed or passive defence that gets us in bother. 3) Don't know if Smith has a "hair dryer" in his kitbag, but tonight I think he may have used it. The intent from the 1st tackle of the 2nd half was clear. 4) Momorosvki needs to remember he's a good player too. He could easily have scored the one he flipped back to Handley. 5) Frawley & Croft really bounced back in the 2nd half, something that would have been way beyond Austin & Sezer. 6) We may not have looked brilliant in any of our games as yet, but I think (I maybe wrong) all of our opposition made the six last year, so three wins is a fair return. 7) Let's hope HQ sells out next Friday.

Their first 2 were a couple of poor reads from croft jamming in. Mom has someway to go to get up to speed, I don't know if it was telling that on the last try Martin opted to pass back inside rather than to mom who should have had a clear run to the line.

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:01 am  

Glad Lams injury isn't a long lay off.

Guessing Bentley to Hooker if Ackers / Jo'C unavailable

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:18 am  

What did Ackers and O'connor do?

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:30 am  

Head high shots but Ackers also went off injured

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:21 pm  

I don't think O'Connor will be banned but sounds like Ackers maybe missing due to injury.
A real mixed bag again last night. Leighs structured attack in the 1st half was excellent. Showed us how it can be done. We still look lost at times when we do manage to get the field position to apply pressure. It may take more time to gel but the lack of cohesion is a concern.
What can't be denied is the ability to keep believing. They keep going and there looks to be great spirit amongst the players. We look a fit team aswell and are finishing games pretty strongly especially considering the amount of defending we have to do.
Oledski had a great game considering the injury concern. Miller looks a dangerous runner and although he has a few errors in him he can beat a man.
RS mentioned that we were a bit weak in defence in the 1st half especially at marker. Qualities Bentley brings to to the team. Whether you like him or not his workrate from marker is excellent and was missed last night.

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:41 pm  

Frawley with a great try, showed he can be a runner.
His kicking definitely needs improvement though, doesn’t seem to find space between the back three

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:43 pm  

Terrific win. Battled well and showed great spirit. A lot of improvement needed though but it’s about points on the board at this stage and that’s a tricky place to go.

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:48 pm  

Well, what do I know about Rugby League....
First half was dreadful, much like most of last year.
But unlike last year, we are finding a way to win.
A good habit to have.

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:01 pm  

If we can keeping on picking up wins when not particularly playing well (for the full 80) then that’s a huge improvement from recent seasons.

Saints losing this week was probably the worst outcome for us

Should be a cracking game next week, Salford showed last night that saints are lacking a bit of pace and their outside backs are vulnerable in Defence.

We aren’t going to ‘out structure’ saints i can see is trying to play around them like Salford did.

Re: RD 4 | Leigh Centurions (A) : Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:15 pm  

Bruised shin for Akers, so hopefully he can recover for next week if not banned.