Re: Well done saints : Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:02 pm  

Wire Yed wrote:

Just simply make high tackles a binning offence, no need for a red unless it's severe contact and no need for a panel review. You get 10 minutes or the rest of the game on the sidelines and if it's red you get a further ban.

STOP TALKING SENSE!!!!!!

Re: Well done saints : Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:02 pm  

Albion wrote:

I've just watched the game back. We looked pretty poor in that second half if I'm honest.

A little bit harsh. We were scratchy with the ball and started trying things but we were 26-4 up after 45 minutes. I think the players took their foot off the gas knowing the game was won.

The pleasing aspect for me was the attitude and commitment in defence, something we've no really seen for a while. If we can replicate that kind of attitude and commitment to the defence we'll have a really good season.

Overall, I was very satisfied with Thursday's performance. I can't remember us starting the season that well for many years.

Re: Well done saints : Sun Feb 16, 2014 9:47 am  

Blobbynator wrote:

I think the players took their foot off the gas knowing the game was won.

That's probably why we looked a little flat, but yes the defence was great throughout (bar their first try). They never looked like scoring and had to score through that fluke off the post!

Re: Well done saints : Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:47 pm  

Wire Yed wrote:

Just simply make high tackles a binning offence, no need for a red unless it's severe contact and no need for a panel review. You get 10 minutes or the rest of the game on the sidelines and if it's red you get a further ban.

Agree.

And, to take this a tad further, adopt the football principle that two yellows = a red.