Re: Your Reaction to the Huddersfield Game : Sat May 24, 2014 2:57 pm
It was clear that the line speed was much improved, particularly in the opening 20 mins but we clearly weren't able to keep that going for 80mins. Rome wasn't built in a day and it was a positive step forward after the last few weeks of dross.Not scapegoating here, just an observation, when you watch Jordan Turner closely in defence, he loses the collision practically every time someone runs at him. When making a one-on-one front on, where you expect a player of his size to handle someone like Joe Wardle (who I rate highly), his first contact is poor and he gets pushed backwards at least a couple of meters by the ball carriers leg drive. Compare this with Tommy Makinson who put in a couple of big shots last night.
I know he may be struggling for a bit of confidence but for me, he was one player who didn't man up. I'm not sure he has the aggression levels required for what we need.
If I were an opposition coach, particularly the top sides, I'd be targeting him all game. You may not make a break, but you will certainly get 15m every carry.
