Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:54 pm  

We beat catalans when they were 2nd didn't we? Now we have just beaten 3rd. Sure we have been a bit flat the last 4 matches and especially the last 2 but we have still won the last 2 and lost the other 2 against 2 of the top sides with practically no pack.

We shouldn't get ahead of ourselves at all because we haven't been good enough for that, but a wins a win and we have won more than everyone else this season so far.

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:55 pm  

OnTheBeach wrote:

Bar Catalans away, Wire haven’t proven themselves against the top sides.

It’s a real worry, as is the poor performances in the last couple of games.

Just sayin

You're kidding right? We have lost two games, that's it. We don't need to prove ourselves against Wigan and St H in rounds 9 and 10. We need to beat them in September/October.

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:56 pm  

Fairly hilarious thread. And yes I know I am guilty of histrionics on here at times.

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:56 pm  

Well, much as I rate Thewlis I think the full-back debate is over.

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:57 pm  

karetaker wrote:

Philbin MoM he carried us when he came on.

Spot on, thought that was his best game for a while. Exactly what we needed that second half

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:57 pm  

OnTheBeach wrote:

Bar Catalans away, Wire haven’t proven themselves against the top sides.

It’s a real worry, as is the poor performances in the last couple of games.

Just sayin

The only top 6 team we’ve lost against is Wigan. And by 6 points in the rain, understrength and playing poorly.

I’m not quite sure what we’re expecting of this season. Going the whole hog unbeaten whilst winning the treble and the world club challenge. That would have been a pretty good turnaround after last year. Personally I’ll settle for 4 points clear at the top half way through the season. Guess I’m a happy clapper

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 8:59 pm  

just_browny wrote:

Fairly hilarious thread. And yes I know I am guilty of histrionics on here at times.

But that makes it fun, just some people are a bit touchy.

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 9:08 pm  

morrisseyisawire wrote:

Well, much as I rate Thewlis I think the full-back debate is over.

Maybe. What happens if Dufty has a St Helens type nightmare again?

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 9:14 pm  

Douglas Black wrote:

Maybe. What happens if Dufty has a St Helens type nightmare again?

Back to the bench again until he earns the shirt back, it must have had the desired effect as he changed the game tonight to earn the staring bernth back (which he has for me). We can't allow complacency to creep in, players need to play for their starting shirt IMO. Thewlis was alright at FB, I do think he should be first choice wing for the time being. Russell has done ok, he's been really useful cover and is doing what he needs to do from a squad perspective, keeping the first choice back 3 honest by giving us a viable rotation option.

Re: Tonight’s game v HKR : Fri May 12, 2023 9:16 pm  

I didn't fancy us for this game so I am pleasantly suprised. You have to enjoy being 4 pts top of the league and Wigan being stuffed at home.