Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:27 am  

I'm sure Roby's absence will be massive. I was just referring to comments made by sky presenters regarding 2 injury hit sides on Saturday. I was expecting to see a pretty patched up Saints side.

Bradford should have a couple of returning players to offset the ones lost last week. Adrian Purtell is due to return and Oliver Elima will be making his 1st appearance of the season. It'll be good to see them return. Sammut's ban might have a bit of an impact as with Gale injured we don't have another recognised half back. It's looking increasingly likely that Paul Sykes may return to the side.

Hope its a good game. All the best.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:43 am  

Sensei-Bull wrote:

I'm sure Roby's absence will be massive. I was just referring to comments made by sky presenters regarding 2 injury hit sides on Saturday. I was expecting to see a pretty patched up Saints side.

Whilst Roby himself is a massive player, Hohaia should be an able deputy. I'm hoping to see a much more inventive Saints performance this weekend and Lance will need to be at the heart of that.

Hope its a good game. All the best.

And you, good Sir.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:53 am  

Sensei-Bull wrote:

Hope its a good game. All the best.

And you. Should be a good game. I'm also expecting Saints to put in a much better performance than they have done lately. We'll bounce back as always. The amount of players Bradford have injured is ridiculous.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:12 am  

x_100%_Saint_x wrote:

And you. Should be a good game. I'm also expecting Saints to put in a much better performance than they have done lately. We'll bounce back as always. The amount of players Bradford have injured is ridiculous.

Seems to be the norm at the Bulls over the last few years. It's amazing how you get used to it but we have a better squad this year and some of the youngsters are starting to blossom. I just hope that we can keep playing with the same intensity and confidence while we're down on numbers, then as players return, they'll be strengthening an already decent side. Here's hoping anyway.

Edit

Just been confirmed that Nick Scruton needs a shoulder reconstruction. Out 12 weeks

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:19 am  

Offside Monkey wrote:

Whilst Roby himself is a massive player, Hohaia should be an able deputy. I'm hoping to see a much more inventive Saints performance this weekend and Lance will need to be at the heart of that.

Did you watch Hohaia's performance against Hull? He was simply awful with the ball, his distribution is terrible. He made a lot of tackles, but he also missed plenty too.

The key to us beating Bradford is the front row turning up for once, then the backs actually contributing something.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:23 am  

Sensei-Bull wrote:

Seems to be the norm at the Bulls over the last few years. It's amazing how you get used to it but we have a better squad this year and some of the youngsters are starting to blossom. I just hope that we can keep playing with the same intensity and confidence while we're down on numbers, then as players return, they'll be strengthening an already decent side. Here's hoping anyway.

Edit

Just been confirmed that Nick Scruton needs a shoulder reconstruction. Out 12 weeks

What's your score prediction for Saturday then? & Oh i know, i heard about that.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:29 am  

Saddened! wrote:

Did you watch Hohaia's performance against Hull? He was simply awful with the ball, his distribution is terrible. He made a lot of tackles, but he also missed plenty too.

My biggest complaint about him against hull was that he got caught in possession a number of times. I've made numerous complaints about the team having no (or very few) runners available for the playmakers, so I'm willing to give him the benifit of the doubt as an individual.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:36 am  

x_100%_Saint_x wrote:

What's your score prediction for Saturday then? & Oh i know, i heard about that.

Struggling with this one as I've not seen Saints in their current slump so I can only go by what's been posted on your forums.

I'm going to go with a Bulls win 24 - 16. I think if we can put some pressure on your half backs and keep a grip on TP (easier said than done) we will have a good chance. Saying that, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints click and stuff us.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:43 am  

Sensei-Bull wrote:

Struggling with this one as I've not seen Saints in their current slump so I can only go by what's been posted on your forums.

I'm going to go with a Bulls win 24 - 16. I think if we can put some pressure on your half backs and keep a grip on TP (easier said than done) we will have a good chance. Saying that, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saints click and stuff us.

Yep definitely easier said than done haha big guy TP.

Re: Squad Named For Saturday. : Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:23 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Did you watch Hohaia's performance against Hull? He was simply awful with the ball, his distribution is terrible. He made a lot of tackles, but he also missed plenty too.

The key to us beating Bradford is the front row turning up for once, then the backs actually contributing something.

The front row turned up against Huddersfield and Hull, ( they did not in previous matches), but our backs did nothing with the possesion, territory or chances. 3 on 1 overlaps missed, passes to hull players on their own line 4 times, poor short kicking game, basically our backs where woeful especially the middle 2.

Having said that the backs and our half backs kept us scoring in previous matches where the forwards did not turn up.

I've yet to see a full team performance where I have thought, hey I can't pick a MOM as they all contributed. During most matches, we've had 2 or 3 standout players, others who have done a job and then a few who have had howlers. If we could just get the whole team doing a job it would be a good start, then we can maybe start to work towards everyone playing blinders.