Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:13 pm  

Thanks but still a long way to go.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:28 pm  

dboy wrote:

Does time work differently on French TV?

40 mins is 40 mins.

There was a letter in league express recently about this, said something along the lines that the Catalan clock doesn't take any notice of the ref's signals for time off/time on.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:29 pm  

Seems our coach doesn't agree with all the Tim Smith bashers. From his press conference....

"I thought Tim Smith was quite outstanding again today for us, he was probably the best player for us last week along with Mika Simon. Today I thought they put in very good performances.

[PopTart]

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:42 am  

I think the thing supporters miss is how much he guides the team and how much he has stepped up in defence.
His kicking was much better too though they shared that out a bit which was good.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:50 am  

it could also be a case that he needs him to perform and bulls him up a bit.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:04 am  

lampyboy wrote:

it could also be a case that he needs him to perform and bulls him up a bit.

Absolutely, Smith is capable just needs managing back to form.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:55 am  

Must say, Tim's tackling has improved recently. Put in some crucial stops yesterday.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:11 am  

PopTart wrote:

Could easily have been 14-24 to us at 70 mins.

Molloy and Kavanagh played really well when they don't normally get praise.
Godinet was good. Don't understand those having a go at Miller I thought he was very good. Certainly one of the better players.
Arundel weak in centre but tried hard.
Smith tackled more than usual too.

Very good all round effort. Smith and players making great strides forward. I look forward to the win that is coming.

Dissagree bout miller thought he was poor again never looked like creating in attack and his defence was shocking the attempt on pelessier of the game changing try was embarrasing.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:31 am  

That Pellisier try was as a result of a large hole in the defensive line near the ruck from a quick play the ball which the forwards should have covered but due to fatigue didn't. Still think fitness may be an issue due to fading badly in last 10 minutes and the score unrepresentative of the game played but no lack of effort/desire. It'll take several weeks no doubt to get to the level of fitness BS demands.

Miller's runs on occasion from fullback were quite impressive. Agree though defensively he goes too high too often (twice in the game yesterday involving two tries) and is not the biggest player so should be taking them around the legs. If they offload and score then so be it but he has at least then tackled the opponent and could not then be criticised.

Re: Catalan vs Wakefield : Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:14 am  

asmadasa wrote:

That Pellisier try was as a result of a large hole in the defensive line near the ruck from a quick play the ball which the forwards should have covered but due to fatigue didn't. Still think fitness may be an issue due to fading badly in last 10 minutes and the score unrepresentative of the game played but no lack of effort/desire. It'll take several weeks no doubt to get to the level of fitness BS demands.

It was a basic 'Cut play' in behind the ruck, the marker did his job and blocked the acting half back then slid out toward the runner to tie in with the 'A' defender. Unfortunately, the 'A' defender hadn't moved up at all and the hole was huge. The 'A' was McShane, probably gassed from a big effort throughout the match and we know he's not an 80minute hooker which is why we've signed Howarth and Sio.

All in all though we've progressed and look much better which is probably a bit sickening if you're a Leigh fan!