Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:54 pm  

Butcher wrote:

Rodwell got skinned three times - one of which led to Connor’s first try, another that cost us 40 metres and another which cost us 70 metres. Watch the highlights back, he didn’t have a good game, but that’s okay, it’s preseason and now he knows he has to play the likes of Croft and Connor each week.

As for Pratt, I’d really like to see him play left centre. What he achieved last season wasn’t just good for a young lad, it was brilliant generally. 20 tries, some of those from nothing, and can’t remember him making many mistakes. Sure, it was Championship, but I’d prefer to see him over Hall, who’ll just do a steady job. And while he could be a cover option for wing, I’d always prefer a specialist winger like Russell.

Totally agree on Uele - thought he was awesome. Not at all worried about getting beat down the middle this season. If our halves manage us well, I’m still confident we’ll be in the mix.

Can’t disagree with the majority of that tbf. Agree Rodwell was at fault alongside Cozza for the first try, but the second try wasn’t a try as Trueman was wiped out. Brodie Croft looked very slick and did step him. But by the by he hit hard and ran hard did Rodwell, Uele was great too. Agree also with playing Pratt on the wing, I’m sure I heard Powell say he’s unsure if he’s a centre or winger, i might be wrong like.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:56 pm  

Supporters see what they want to see in a game based on their individual prejudices, it will never change.

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Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 1:10 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Supporters see what they want to see in a game based on their individual prejudices, it will never change.

I wanted to see Rodwell do really well.
And Russell dominate the game at 7

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 1:44 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I wanted to see Rodwell do really well.
And Russell dominate the game at 7

Out of all our signings Russell was by far the quietest one. Only time I noticed him was when he flew out of the line to put a shot on and miss and doing a poor kick that either went down the FB’s throat or barely reached the half way line. It’s one game I suppose int it.

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Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 1:51 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

Out of all our signings Russell was by far the quietest one. Only time I noticed him was when he flew out of the line to put a shot on and miss and doing a poor kick that either went down the FB’s throat or barely reached the half way line. It’s one game I suppose int it.

Exactly.
He had no field position to work with today.
He'll have better days.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 2:18 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

Out of all our signings Russell was by far the quietest one. Only time I noticed him was when he flew out of the line to put a shot on and miss and doing a poor kick that either went down the FB’s throat or barely reached the half way line. It’s one game I suppose int it.

Yeah I noticed Russell shot out twice on Oledzski. Not sure if that’s just a personal plot because he knows he’s passed the ball about three times in his career, but it’s an odd thing for a half to shoot that far in field and not quite connect. Only takes a smarter prop to tip it on and you’re buggered. As mentioned above, Russell might out a lot of pressure on Lino to improve and break back in though, so if he turns out to only be as good at he was at Huddersfield, it’s no disaster.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 2:56 pm  

Butcher wrote:

Yeah I noticed Russell shot out twice on Oledzski. Not sure if that’s just a personal plot because he knows he’s passed the ball about three times in his career, but it’s an odd thing for a half to shoot that far in field and not quite connect. Only takes a smarter prop to tip it on and you’re buggered. As mentioned above, Russell might out a lot of pressure on Lino to improve and break back in though, so if he turns out to only be as good at he was at Huddersfield, it’s no disaster.

I can only imagine that Russell will be working with Gale behind the scenes.

Miller was a solid player for us over the years but I’d rather Russell play in his dinner Jacket with the ball a bit like Gale last season. Sometimes it’s just as important to give your edges and the next player some early ball.

There will be a lot more to come from Russell and Trueman and plenty of pre season to mould them into a good partnership. Lino will be in the mix.

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Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 3:03 pm  

I haven't given up on Lino at all. He definitely has a role to play.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 3:10 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I haven't given up on Lino at all. He definitely has a role to play.

I was just about to post the same , in fact I'll stick my neck out and say Lino will win the shirt to start the season and he'll have his best season at Trinity since he signed .

My reasoning is that he's got competition to keep him on his toes which is something he hasn't really had .

It's consistency we haven't had with Mason but when he's firing he can be a quality SL half .

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sat Dec 28, 2024 5:25 pm  

PopTart wrote:

I haven't given up on Lino at all. He definitely has a role to play.

Nice position to be in really.
Sometimes lino needed a kick up the proverbial- maybe they will bring the best out of all of them!