Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:46 pm  

We need a point! How do we get it?

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:51 pm  

Score at least as many points as our opponents in one or more of the matches IMO.

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:56 pm  

After watching us dish out an 'Embarrassing Victory' today, I doubt we'll trouble Widnes or HKR. We could always hope that either side underestimates us terribly, have their worse games of the season, or by some miracle we suddenly learn how to defend with two games of the season remaining. With Chase but a distant smell wafting through the rafters and Tim Sheens passport on standby for a quick exit should the need arise, I'm not entirely sure any more points will be forthcoming. Unless HKR put out an academy side for their last game I do fear we're destined for the 'Million rupee game'.

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:21 pm  

Having seen them both over the last week I'm not convinced Wakefield will beat Halifax or Sheffield. Also don't think Bradford will win at Leigh. So 8 points will be plenty.

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:43 pm  

It's just not good enough though is it. The defence of our try line in these 8's has been pathetic. The way Widnes and Hull KR have gone about their business shows the difference in professionalism and motivation with ourselves. Today was our chance to all but guarantee 3rd via superior pints difference and the team wasn't up to or up for it sadly. Another (again) end of season clear out awaits (I hope).

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:46 pm  

Ronnie Pudding wrote:

Today was our chance to all but guarantee 3rd via superior pints difference and the team wasn't up to or up for it sadly. Another (again) end of season clear out awaits (I hope).

I have done my bit, today I must have drunk 15 pints more than anyone else in the middle 8's - I am home and dried

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:52 pm  

Michigan red wrote:

I have done my bit, today I must have drunk 15 pints more than anyone else in the middle 8's - I am home and dried

Top of the league for you

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:13 pm  

Derek Smalls wrote:

Having seen them both over the last week I'm not convinced Wakefield will beat Halifax or Sheffield. Also don't think Bradford will win at Leigh. So 8 points will be plenty.

I beg to differ actually, we have a positive points difference over Wakefield of just 67 points. If we lose both our remaining games by, say, 12 points each game (and I'm being generous there), they just have to beat Halifax and Sheffield by around 20 points each game and hey presto the million pesos games beckons. One big win by Wakey against either Fax or Sheffield and our points difference is wiped out. We need to beat one of either Widnes or HKR to be absolutely sure.

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:25 pm  

Always behind the sticks wrote:

I beg to differ actually, we have a positive points difference over Wakefield of just 67 points. If we lose both our remaining games by, say, 12 points each game (and I'm being generous there), they just have to beat Halifax and Sheffield by around 20 points each game and hey presto the million pesos games beckons. One big win by Wakey against either Fax or Sheffield and our points difference is wiped out. We need to beat one of either Widnes or HKR to be absolutely sure.

Correct.
If Wakefield win their games and we lose ours,it's almost inevitable they'll finish above us on points difference

Re: Remaining two matches : Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:31 pm  

I understand that. I am just far from convinced they will beat Halifax AND Sheffield (even by a solitary point) as both those teams look pretty good from what I have witnessed.

Plus Wakey look as though they may not have the services of a certain full back capable of 'running rings' round anyone (or their first choice scrum half for that matter)...