Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:49 pm  

I thought their line speed made it very difficult for our halves. They had no time on the ball, as we lost a lot of contacts and had a slow play of the ball.

We only managed to get round them a couple of times. Once through some quick hands from Hall.

Considering the amount of ball and territory they had, our defence was pretty good. They seemed to target our marker defence and got some joy. That needs tightening up.

A decent hit out with 4 first team players missing. It will take a while for some players to step up (pace wise) and Trueman hasn't played for ages.

Promising. Really looking forward to the season to begin.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:03 pm  

Trinity_lurcher wrote:

I thought their line speed made it very difficult for our halves. They had no time on the ball, as we lost a lot of contacts and had a slow play of the ball.

We only managed to get round them a couple of times. Once through some quick hands from Hall.

Considering the amount of ball and territory they had, our defence was pretty good. They seemed to target our marker defence and got some joy. That needs tightening up.

A decent hit out with 4 first team players missing. It will take a while for some players to step up (pace wise) and Trueman hasn't played for ages.

Promising. Really looking forward to the season to begin.

I agree with the defence holding up well despite the territory and possession. Only two steps and one gap created by foul play shows the defence was good overall.

More than 4 first teamers missing though from that 17.

Jowitt
Johnstone
Mckmeeken
Hood
Storton
Pitts
Doyle

Would be definite starters in the 17. So that’s more like 7 (almost half a team).

When you add that in I’m sure we would win more contacts and the halves would have a bit more time and options.

[PopTart]

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:31 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I agree with the defence holding up well despite the territory and possession. Only two steps and one gap created by foul play shows the defence was good overall.

More than 4 first teamers missing though from that 17.

Jowitt
Johnstone
Mckmeeken
Hood
Storton
Pitts
Doyle

Would be definite starters in the 17. So that’s more like 7 (almost half a team).

When you add that in I’m sure we would win more contacts and the halves would have a bit more time and options.

+ Atoni

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:44 pm  

I only thought about Jowitt, Johnstone, Mckmeeken and Atoni. I'd forgotten about the others! Be interesting to see the team in the next friendly

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:21 pm  

Griffin too.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:27 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

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.

You can not compare Russell to Gale ,though he was here for just a short spell as a player.Gale could throw passes out that put players in to gaps, Russell was throwing out a lot of hospital passes at Leeds .

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:35 pm  

PopTart wrote:

+ Atoni

Correct, thanks. Missed him. Make that 8 then.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:36 pm  

Pat Bateman wrote:

Griffin too.

I think he will be a back up, bench player for us this season. Be handy to step in but I can’t see him in 17 most weeks so didn’t include him tbh.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:39 pm  

alegend wrote:

You can not compare Russell to Gale ,though he was here for just a short spell as a player.Gale could throw passes out that put players in to gaps, Russell was throwing out a lot of hospital passes at Leeds .

I am not comparing them. You’ll need to read again. I suggested that Russell be trying to take a few pointers from Gale and his style of play.

I felt that Russell needed to be a touch deeper personally. I do think Jowitt returning will give both halves a lot more options.

Re: Leeds away first up. : Sun Dec 29, 2024 7:48 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

I am not comparing them. You’ll need to read again. I suggested that Russell be trying to take a few pointers from Gale and his style of play.

I felt that Russell needed to be a touch deeper personally. I do think Jowitt returning will give both halves a lot more options.

Sorry my mistake . Agree about a touch deeper ,Last year We were standing a lot deeper when we had the ball .Leeds moved up very fast, said at the time we should be standing deeper .