Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:34 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Who would start Bentley instead of McDonnell just out of interest? I expect RS to select Bentley to start.

I’d start Bentley over McD , but he needs to keep discipline in check , particularly with Sims on the wind up.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:36 pm  

Sir Gregory ParsloeP wrote:

I’d start Bentley over McD , but he needs to keep discipline in check , particularly with Sims on the wind up.

Bentley’s best chance is to wind up Sims and get him sent off!

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:24 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Who would start Bentley instead of McDonnell just out of interest? I expect RS to select Bentley to start.

Bentley was one of our best players against HKR. I would start him as I think his energy and agression if its controlled will be important. The balance and use of subs is also really important and needs to be better. O Connor and Bentley on the bench makes it too small. Ackers can play big minutes and I would spell Bentley and O Connor who both provide high workrate and big tackle numbers.
The props can then be rotated and Mcdonell can also provide size and energy giving us more flexibility.
We tend to leave players on too long and tired players contribute to a negative penalty count when their energy levels drop.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:46 pm  

Forecast for Sat worsened a bit, could rain and going to be very cool again.

I feel like Mom or Miller is due a good game. We will need our back line firing and not making too many errors, to take pressure off the middle. I do think we need to compete with them though and reckon our pack will be up for it. Still expect Sims to wipe some of our lads out though.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:30 am  

Thanks for the subtle nod on your podcast Chris still think the written word has my point lost in translation. Good listen again though, you guys do a great job.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:42 am  

Seth wrote:

Thanks for the subtle nod on your podcast Chris still think the written word has my point lost in translation. Good listen again though, you guys do a great job.

Thanks Seth, the podcast is good because as you say written words on forums have no nuance or context really. Get yourself on it!

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:16 am  

christopher wrote:

:-)

Thanks Seth, the podcast is good because as you say written words on forums have no nuance or context really. Get yourself on it!

Podcast?

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:34 am  

christopher wrote:

:-)

Thanks Seth, the podcast is good because as you say written words on forums have no nuance or context really. Get yourself on it!

Hilarious, I was watching that thinking it was you but not sure… two guys named Chris, both with the same team selection and talking about Abdul kicking to Johnstone, both grumpy…

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:02 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

Hilarious, I was watching that thinking it was you but not sure… two guys named Chris, both with the same team selection and talking about Abdul kicking to Johnstone, both grumpy…

Is there a link?

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:18 am  

YosemiteSam wrote:

Is there a link?

It’s the LotPod channel on YouTube mate