Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:20 am  

Edinburgh Warrior wrote:

There was a young blonde schoolgirl in the kids games in front of the Wigan fans a half time that tackled everything .and tackled everything well . The Wigan players could learn a few lessons there . Lol

She was amazing, best player on the pitch. The heart of a lion. Even more impressive as she was playing on a team of four players against a team of five and she scored about four tries.

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:21 am  

Jason65 wrote:

Why would you say that Leeds beat us fair and square,I dont disappear when we lose,bad day at the office and move on.

I never said we are the best team ever so no need to patronise me you prick.

This is the same poster who went missing for 7 days when we beat Saints in the semi. Has a track record for it to (under all his pseudonyms).

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:40 am  

MattyB wrote:

She was amazing, best player on the pitch. The heart of a lion. Even more impressive as she was playing on a team of four players against a team of five and she scored about four tries.

She was unplayable!

[JTB]

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:46 am  

Edinburgh Warrior wrote:

There was a young blonde schoolgirl in the kids games in front of the Wigan fans a half time that tackled everything .and tackled everything well . The Wigan players could learn a few lessons there . Lol

Was right in front of us, it was the only bit of rugby I enjoyed all night!

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:17 pm  

Well I wasn't expecting that!

I'm not usually over confident before any game but I was expecting a win albeit it might be far tighter than the bookies were suggesting.
As a previous poster said from minute one we didnt look at the races.
Leeds were obviously fired up with a good game plan to boot which they executed with some aplomb.

As a team we played poorly and if I'm honest if Leeds, with a little bit more patience, could and probably should have put 50+ on us.
Leeds bagged Field and we had little else to offer in attack.
As a few have said a bit pointless picking out individuals to "blame" for he result as no one stood out and most players played well below par and basically were not up for the fight that a good Leeds performance demanded.
A few players, particularly Field, look in need of a rest that will be difficult to deliver with every remaining game being crucial if we are to get the 2nd spot.

What the match did fully expose is our lack of good quality centres and for me once again demonstrates "shuffing in" a second rower is clearly not enough against any decent team. We need 2 centres before 2023 and anyone thinking that we can get away with just 1 is living with the fairies. If Halsall is available but doesn't getg selected against HKR then I can only assume he is probably on the way out which would mean as a squad, for me, we would need 3 new centres for the squad.

Not the end of the world but a good kick up arris that perhaps a few players and coaches may have needed.

Leeds look to be turning the corner which was was painful for me last night but is a major plus for the game. The Leeds fans generated a really good atmosphere last .

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:19 pm  

MattyB wrote:

She was amazing, best player on the pitch. The heart of a lion. Even more impressive as she was playing on a team of four players against a team of five and she scored about four tries.

She has the best side step I've seen for a long long time.
Great to watch her play with such enthusiasm.

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:49 pm  

Itchy Arsenal wrote:

Well I wasn't expecting that!

I'm not usually over confident before any game but I was expecting a win albeit it might be far tighter than the bookies were suggesting.
As a previous poster said from minute one we didnt look at the races.
Leeds were obviously fired up with a good game plan to boot which they executed with some aplomb.

As a team we played poorly and if I'm honest if Leeds, with a little bit more patience, could and probably should have put 50+ on us.
Leeds bagged Field and we had little else to offer in attack.
As a few have said a bit pointless picking out individuals to "blame" for he result as no one stood out and most players played well below par and basically were not up for the fight that a good Leeds performance demanded.
A few players, particularly Field, look in need of a rest that will be difficult to deliver with every remaining game being crucial if we are to get the 2nd spot.

What the match did fully expose is our lack of good quality centres and for me once again demonstrates "shuffing in" a second rower is clearly not enough against any decent team. We need 2 centres before 2023 and anyone thinking that we can get away with just 1 is living with the fairies. If Halsall is available but doesn't getg selected against HKR then I can only assume he is probably on the way out which would mean as a squad, for me, we would need 3 new centres for the squad.

Not the end of the world but a good kick up arris that perhaps a few players and coaches may have needed.

Leeds look to be turning the corner which was was painful for me last night but is a major plus for the game. The Leeds fans generated a really good atmosphere last .

The centre position needs urgent attention. I look at Huddersfield and for 2023 it’s likely they’ll have 3 or 4 senior centres in their squad from a list of Cudjoe, Leutele, Wardle, King, Naiqama and Bibby. As things stand for 2023 we have Thornley and that’s it (plus Halsall but I’m referring to senior options). We need at least one centre for next season and ideally two (certainly if Halsall continues to be overlooked). I must admit last night put a pin in my preference of going for Thompson at the expense of other signings. We have to fix up the issues at centre first before looking at anything else.

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:52 pm  

You'd think that after last night if Halsall doesn't get a run at centre soon there's not much hope for him, only other explanation is the staff have decided stopping at Newcastle rather than dipping in and out of the first team is better for his development

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:08 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

You'd think that after last night if Halsall doesn't get a run at centre soon there's not much hope for him, only other explanation is the staff have decided stopping at Newcastle rather than dipping in and out of the first team is better for his development

He shouldn’t be dipping in and out of the team. If he is not considered a better centre than Isa and Bibby then the club need to show him the door. Personally, I think he should be in our 17.

Re: Leeds (A) : Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:19 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

The centre position needs urgent attention. I look at Huddersfield and for 2023 it’s likely they’ll have 3 or 4 senior centres in their squad from a list of Cudjoe, Leutele, Wardle, King, Naiqama and Bibby. As things stand for 2023 we have Thornley and that’s it (plus Halsall but I’m referring to senior options). We need at least one centre for next season and ideally two (certainly if Halsall continues to be overlooked). I must admit last night put a pin in my preference of going for Thompson at the expense of other signings. We have to fix up the issues at centre first before looking at anything else.

I do wonder if they'll go after Bibby if they can keep hold of Leutele to be honest I don't think they will