Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:05 pm  

The one thing you can absolutely bank on is Bradford blowing an opportunity.

Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:17 pm  

Listened on radio but sounded like we could have still been playing now and still not scored. Errors proving costly yet again.

Think Segeyaro loss is proving costly. Next week's game could be massive as we could fall out of the play-offs all together going into the final round.

Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:26 pm  

Only positive I can find is our destiny is completely within our own hands, we are not hoping results go our way. Unfortunately that means we have some very tough matches ahead, but if we cannot get the wins then there is little point being in the 6 anyway.

[Bullseye]

Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:32 pm  

Going into this with only 3 props, a new halfback combo, a makeshift fullback and missing one of our best ball carriers (Blackmore) meant we were going to struggle.

Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:20 pm  

Bullseye wrote:

Going into this with only 3 props, a new halfback combo, a makeshift fullback and missing one of our best ball carriers (Blackmore) meant we were going to struggle.

We had props available that’s the annoying thing I can’t believe 3 props was signed off

[Bullseye]

Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:59 pm  

Presumably Matongo was left out for a good reason.

We really miss Segeyaro as mentioned above. I like Jowitt but he's very raw. York's dummy half was much better.

Re: York (H) : Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:20 pm  

You were ahead as Bongser left work but, with the new barmaid being somewhat distracting (couple of big fowards!) only saw the result on the way home. Rooting for you, though it's not a good run in.

Re: York (H) : Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:34 am  

The last 20 mins we're a little strange for me. We started letting them up quickly at the PTB whilst they kept holding down as both sides had done all game so they started making yards, at the same time we went into full on one up rugby mode.

Over all we didn't deserve to lose and certainly that ironic last try flattered them 'Man of the match... Eribe Doro!' just as he misses a tackle on the line...

And to join in the Appo debate, he's either playing with an injury or he's leaving. Talk about blunted. Will probably come back to haunt us next year at Swinton along with Patton.

[Bullseye]

Re: York (H) : Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:20 am  

The York try where they kicked early in the tackle count behind Arundal and Tindall to score was really well worked. The two kicks into the in-goal to trap DFJ were good too. Our last tackle kicking was really poor in comparison and we never built any pressure. When we did get the ball in a good position we dropped it let them off the hook with a poor end to the set. While Lilley was great in defence and never took a backward step his kicking in general play wasn't up to it and we missed Gaskell.

Wynne's not a fullback. Two dropped bombs and out of position for the York try in the corner.

I'd drop Appo for the next game, he's not right. He's not a lazy player so I suspect it's an injury. We have options to cover the backrow if needed.

Re: York (H) : Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:43 pm  

Agree it was a strange game. First half I thought we were really dominant but without it showing on the scoreboard.

Second half we totally fell away which was IMO a combination of poor attitude and poor refereeing (the policing of offside was probably some of the worst all season and I'd challenge any team to make yardage under the circumstances).

I think we have some players whose form is questionable... Wynne looks to be lacking in confidence and fitness, Appo and Wallace have been non-existent last 2-3 games and someone really needs to get Jowett to calm down. I love his enthusiasm but he's playing like an excitable puppy which is badly effecting his decision making (I never thought i'd hear myself calling for GFS to get back on the pitch to bring some calmness).

3rd place is still in our hands... win both games and we will secure a home tie. Lose both and we could well be out of the playoffs altogether.