Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:40 pm  

Gavin Miller - Legend wrote:

Welham is in the full England train on squad and deservedly so, i think he has 7 tries in 8 rounds and his overall performances are good and consistant.

Fair enough. I didn't see his name included in the England squad when it was announced.

You may not like the idea that your deadly rivals are a better team and squad then you but in my opinion they are.

Fair enough. We'll see how things pan out as the season progresses. They look nothing special to me this season; fairly average with the odd exception. Warrington, on the other hand, look a class act.

And if your judging on one off games like your draw in round one then does that make Harlequins better then you are they beat you this season.

I'm judging Wigan on what I've seen of them since the season started. Hence my opinion above.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:53 pm  

Gavin Miller - Legend wrote:

If i was a Saints fan id be a little concerned that every time your right centre position was attacked (Shenton) Rovers had a lot of joy.

Shenton's defence was terrific, it was Gaskell that got caught out on that side a few times. Obviously his inexperience is a significant reason for poor positioning at times.

As for the debate about whether we're near Wigan or Warrington's standard at the moment, possibly not (although I'm sure we'd have a good chance against a poor Wigan at the moment), but you don't win trophies in April. I'd say we're slowly improving each game and will no doubt improve further when Wilkin and Pryce play regularly behind a strong pack and Lomax continues to develop at 7. I'm happy with where we are, but we will probably come short again in terms of trophies in my honest opinion. We'll certianly be competitive though and we're not light years away.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:37 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

Shenton's defence was terrific, it was Gaskell that got caught out on that side a few times. Obviously his inexperience is a significant reason for poor positioning at times.

As for the debate about whether we're near Wigan or Warrington's standard at the moment, possibly not (although I'm sure we'd have a good chance against a poor Wigan at the moment), but you don't win trophies in April. I'd say we're slowly improving each game and will no doubt improve further when Wilkin and Pryce play regularly behind a strong pack and Lomax continues to develop at 7. I'm happy with where we are, but we will probably come short again in terms of trophies in my honest opinion. We'll certianly be competitive though and we're not light years away.

Id agree with that and with the quality in your squad you will be there or there abouts.
I just think Wire and Pies have raised the bar.
Very impressed by Lomax also and the more game time your youngsters get the better they will be in the seasons ahead.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:01 am  

Gavin Miller - Legend wrote:

I just think Wire and Pies have raised the bar.

Of course you do mean that we raised the bar and now Wire and Pies have caught up.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:07 am  

SaintsFan wrote:

Of course you do mean that we raised the bar and now Wire and Pies have caught up.

I think they have more than caught up as they have now passed us while we still in rebuilding phase.

Full credit Is due to saints over last 2/3 years as we've remained in the hunt while rebuilding.

Your correct, saints raised the bar and set the standard for every super league club in the super league era.

With the addition of few good quality players and the current young squad I think it won't be long before we overtake Wigan and Warrington.

IMO Wigan don't look half the team they was last year so far this year.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:20 am  

St pete wrote:

Your correct, saints raised the bar and set the standard for every super league club in the super league era.

That's exactly what I meant. The peak of that was 2006. No-one else has yet managed a 2006 of their own. Until they do, we were the ones to set the standard, no matter where our current team is in the league or what it is like.

IMO Wigan don't look half the team they was last year so far this year.

I agree. Warrington have been the ones to shine so far this season.

I'm happy with the way our play is developing so far. We are looking more expansive, even if it is early days yet. I'll be more than happy if we are playing in the style of Wests Tigers by the back end of the season.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:31 am  

Gavin Miller - Legend wrote:

If i was a Saints fan id be a little concerned that every time your right centre position was attacked (Shenton) Rovers had a lot of joy.

Shenton was the guy with "No 3, Shenton" on his shirt. Defending one in from Gaskell, who was marking Welham and later Webster in the centre channel. I suggest you take your glasses next time

And, I'm sorry Briscoe got injured, but there was absolutely no foul play in Lomax's jump for the ball - its just one of those things.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:03 pm  

Gavin Miller - Legend wrote:

And your (sic) way off Wigan standard at the moment IMO.

I wouldn't say we're way off - we're only 1 point above them and it's a long season. They could well still finish above us.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:50 pm  

Stop crying Hull KR fans. You should be more concerned at the fact your squad is full of overseas rubbish. Had Hull KR give youth a chance regulary then you might of had a replacement for Briscoe in your reserves.

Poor way of taking defeat.

Re: Hull KR Match Thread : Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:13 pm  

Obsessive Saint wrote:

Stop crying Hull KR fans. You should be more concerned at the fact your squad is full of overseas rubbish. Had Hull KR give youth a chance regulary then you might of had a replacement for Briscoe in your reserves.

Poor way of taking defeat.

We have replacements but Morgan never gives them enough game time !