Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:52 am  

Gotcha wrote:

Juan wasn't on his own with that one though. Not sure what they were watching like, as he always had it in him and displayed it continually, and why he was seen as long term half. He would do a much better job as one of our halfs now than the current lot do.

It seems that a change of coach, or some would say an actual good coach, has unlocked his attacking potential.

Further evidence, if needed, that we need to replace ours asap

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:56 am  

Les Norton wrote:

It seems that a change of coach, or some would say an actual good coach, has unlocked his attacking potential.

Further evidence, if needed, that we need to replace ours asap

What did he do last night that we didn't see him do for Leeds?

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:57 am  

zak is not the only one of our players who would look miles better in that Cas set up. Imagine the damage Watkins would do running off Gale and how many tries Hall would get. It is a coaching issue at Leeds. The whole set up is so stale it reeks. Can't wait for the shake up it's long overdue.

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:01 am  

loiner81 wrote:

What did he do last night that we didn't see him do for Leeds?

Apart from making breaks when being in space from kick returns he offered nothing in attack other than coming into the line as an extra pair of hands. He offered no threat whatsoever.

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:53 am  

His passing game is better than most on here thought , due to the fact he gets chance now as Cas bring him into the line , a tactic we rarely use . A great previous post Watkins and Hall would be outstanding at Cas . Our coach has had his (lucky) day .

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:13 am  

Hardaker's passing and decision making in the attacking line was always the weakest part of his game. In fact, it was atrocious at times. Judging by his interview last night, it's something the Cas coaches have been working on, and it looks to be working. He has 4 try assists already, in his last 2 seasons he only managed 11. Good for him, and England IMO. Hopefully the Leeds coaches can get similar improvement out of Golding.

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:15 am  

I repeat , we rarely brought him in to the line .

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:24 am  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

Hopefully the Leeds coaches can get similar improvement out of Golding.

Not under this set of coaches and with our game style, not a chance imo. Look at Hardaker after two games in the Cas set up, looks a real threat now with ball in hand, never looked that way with us. 3 try assists in one game, how many was getting a season at Leeds?

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:25 am  

Don't think any of us thought Zak had lost his skill or ability.

But let's not forget his antics off the field at the club were becoming very difficult until eventually his employment at the club became untenable.

I'm pleased he has a fresh start at Cas and hope he keeps it up on and off the field once the honeymoon period is over.

But grief, people are quick to forget what happened last year.

Re: CONFIRMED | Zak Hardaker to Castleford Tigers : Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:26 am  

Watched the repeat of the Wire/Cas game when I got in and let's be honest though Cas where playing against a tired looking defence from Wire's WCC effort, a lot of their tackle attempts were as soft as you'll see.

Thought Cas actually made hard work it considering the advantage the WCC gave them (to put it into context most people's tip or bottom only just lost by 2 to Wigan). They had a 10 minute purple patch where they scored most today their points then were out scored 22-8 the other 70 and three of the tries they conceded were woefully soft. Should've ran away with it from 22-6 up against a tired Wolves team.