Re: The Prop Problem : Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:55 pm  

DannyT wrote:

I’ve no idea what set of rules we are playing to each game I watch any more.

The rules on offside are the same everywhere.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:06 pm  

A step in the right direction from the props/loose forwards on Friday looking at the stats. A really good shift from both Havard and Partington and better numbers from Singleton and Clubb (although his increase in carries was offset against a drop in tackles made to a whopping 8 )

Havard
Carries-14
Metres-124
Tackles-37

Partington
Carries-11
Metres-97
Tackles-51

Singleton
Carries-9
Metres-70
Tackles-31

Clark-
Carries-7
Metres-50
Tackles-13

Clubb
Carries-6
Metres-52
Tackles-8

Shorrocks
Carries-5
Metres-41
Tackles-20

There’s work to do but it’s better than it has been.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:13 pm  

Miles better.

Let's see if we can do it consistently starting against Wakey.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:36 pm  

His selection will be interesting in a week or two with Isa, Powell, Bullock and Byrne due back this week and Bateman, Smithies and Field not far behind. He should have enough depth to really push the forwards on and make them earn a spot. If he just does his usual of always picking Clubb and the kids and runs the kids in to the ground to make sure Clubb doesn’t have to do more than 15 minutes, then he’s not learnt a thing over this bad spell.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:42 pm  

Be gutted for Clark if he gets dropped, the more minutes he gets the better he looks but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him sat down again by Lam

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:55 pm  

Partington was superb I thought. Not prop related but Farrell and KPP over 100m too, great games.

Competition for places in the front row is the dream but I’m sure we’ll pick up more injuries and bans.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:13 pm  

apollosghost wrote:

Be gutted for Clark if he gets dropped, the more minutes he gets the better he looks but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him sat down again by Lam

I think most will want KPP in the 17, so that leaves Bateman or Isa possibly going to loose forward and Partington would be one of the 4 props, as would Ethan Havard. If that’s the case you may be looking at 2 props from 5 of Clubb, Singleton, Byrne, Bullock and Clark. I’d like to think it’ll be picked on merit but I’d be surprised if it isn’t picked in that order I noted, regardless of how they all do.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:19 pm  

I can't wait to watch Havard play in, what should be, a much improved pack next year. Another 12 months development & plenty of options to share the load.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:43 pm  

sergeant pepper wrote:

I can't wait to watch Havard play in, what should be, a much improved pack next year. Another 12 months development & plenty of options to share the load.

His confidence looks to be on the up now after a slow start. He’s really hitting some half gaps at good pace now and is back to looking like comfortably our best prop. His potential is absolutely massive and it would be nice to think we could tie him down pretty soon.

Re: The Prop Problem : Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:05 pm  

Byrne shouldnt be straight in, hes a flopper in defence and is dominated in attack