Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:08 pm  

Uncle Rico wrote:

I couldn't agree more I'm not one for bagging ref's but that was beyond poor, just bizarre

We were wondering if he had been told to ignore everything and just let them play, unless it was dangerous or really obvious. That said, he let some quite dangerous stuff go too. You are right, the whole game was bizarre!

Not sure Saturday afternoons will catch on. The crowd did fill out once the football finished, but I know a lot of people who usually go who couldn't because of work, amateur games and footy. All reasons why Sunday afternoons worked!

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:20 pm  

Fourpointtry wrote:

"I fear for the Dragons with Steve Mac in charge, think it would be a real shame if they were to go down.

Huge, huge, huge culture change needed at Catalan. Mac banana may be able to improve that given his time in the NRL. I get the impression the players do what they want, when they want and the owner had too much input into things he shouldn't given his skill set.. It's not something he can change overnight. I hope he can, I'd like a strong Catalan and French game in general (throw in Toulouse, Avignon, Carcasonne and Villenueve for me too).

[Winslade's Offload]

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:01 pm  

Bit of a strange game I thought. Catalan looked strong down the middle and ran the ball hard, but there was little French flair from them. Patton was excellent with his attacking kicks but then didn't seem to make use of the wind to gain field position, and his HB partner Brown went AWOl. All he seemed to do was pass the ball down the line - except for that nice little chip kick for Hiku's try at the end. Lineham took his opportunities but his marking and defence was really poor. Julien looked pretty jaded to me. I suppose this long run of games he has had is gradually wearing him down but hopefully will put him in good stead for next year. Ratch looked classy and Morgan Smith was good value with his tackling and quick passing. If I was greedy I would have to say that I would like Smith to show a bit of his attacking moves as well.

And then there was the reffing, which was nothing short of laughable. Just as well we had the game in the bag.

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:19 pm  

Winslade's Offload wrote:

Bit of a strange game I thought. Catalan looked strong down the middle and ran the ball hard, but there was little French flair from them.

That's the thing. They're not a French team. There's a awful lot of auz / English influence on the team recently and McNamara isn't exactly famous for his dynamic. Need to sort themselves out as they'll end up going from everyone's 2nd favourite team to everyone's favourite team in the championship!

[Uncle Rico]

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:55 pm  

Winslade's Offload wrote:

Bit of a strange game I thought. Catalan looked strong down the middle and ran the ball hard, but there was little French flair from them. Patton was excellent with his attacking kicks but then didn't seem to make use of the wind to gain field position, and his HB partner Brown went AWOl. All he seemed to do was pass the ball down the line - except for that nice little chip kick for Hiku's try at the end. Lineham took his opportunities but his marking and defence was really poor. Julien looked pretty jaded to me. I suppose this long run of games he has had is gradually wearing him down but hopefully will put him in good stead for next year. Ratch looked classy and Morgan Smith was good value with his tackling and quick passing. If I was greedy I would have to say that I would like Smith to show a bit of his attacking moves as well.

And then there was the reffing, which was nothing short of laughable. Just as well we had the game in the bag.

Sorry Chaz a bit harsh on Patton and Brown, I thought Patton took the line on Brown actually put in a defensive stint. I agree with your summation elsewhere another positive contribution from Smith he tackles well for a guy his size quite fearless

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:55 pm  

Just what we needed ,a little gem called Hiku. He crops up everywhere.

[Uncle Rico]

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:03 pm  

Smith's Brolly wrote:

That's the thing. They're not a French team. There's a awful lot of auz / English influence on the team recently and McNamara isn't exactly famous for his dynamic. Need to sort themselves out as they'll end up going from everyone's 2nd favourite team to everyone's favourite team in the championship!

Do you think that they deserve their 2nd favourite team tag I can't see much to get behind with the current set up, even as neutral, unless they were playing Wigan or Saints

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:12 pm  

Good to finally see lineham score a long range try. Didn't realise he could be as fast for someone his size.
I'm not fan of Saturday afternoon games though.

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:12 pm  

Anyone explain how Westwood got MOM apart from the obvious reason being his 400th game, I don't begrudge him it but he was not MOM.

Re: Today's game v Catalan. : Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:17 pm  

Clark as meniscus issues, Smith says he will be out a few weeks.