Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:38 am  

deslawson wrote:

Runners up are losers like the rest.

That's true in one sense, but I'd rather be in a final than not. They always say the most gut-wrenching and damaging round to lose is the semi final because you have the dream of the final but end up with nothing and often it compromises your performance in the league.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:46 pm  

chapylad wrote:

The ten was not policed well for both sides.

That's what crucified us last night.
Our pack needed to dominate, something we've done well in a few games recently.
But the ref chose to allow Leeds (and probably us) to get away with murder at the play the ball, particularly in the first half.
The packs effectively cancelled each other out.
There was plenty of effort, but our backs don't perform if the pack isn't on top, which is not unusual for teams, to be fair.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:05 pm  

WormInHand wrote:

For me, the problem is (and always was going to be from the moment he was appointed) Radford has no idea how to manage his men.

They have the skill and the know-how. We know that because they have demonstrated that at times this season. We are falling down because of attitude, disgruntlement and personal dissatisfaction, imo. That is purely down to Radford's handling of them on a personal level.

Nonsense

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:08 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

That's true in one sense, but I'd rather be in a final than not. They always say the most gut-wrenching and damaging round to lose is the semi final because you have the dream of the final but end up with nothing and often it compromises your performance in the league.

Would agree with you on that.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:17 pm  

ccs wrote:

That's what crucified us last night.
Our pack needed to dominate, something we've done well in a few games recently.
But the ref chose to allow Leeds (and probably us) to get away with murder at the play the ball, particularly in the first half.
The packs effectively cancelled each other out.
There was plenty of effort, but our backs don't perform if the pack isn't on top, which is not unusual for teams, to be fair.

I disagree..

Leeds's defensive line speed was outstanding,and our play the ball was slower than their line speed, therefore this negated our attack.

Until, we learn to play the ball & pass faster, we wont trouble any opposition with a quick line speed.

From the start, we lacked enthusiasm & aggression, it was only until after 20 minutes,we played with more intensity.

For mine, our pack was dominated..

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:20 pm  

.... you always disagree.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:26 pm  

Pack matched there's, we had plenty of territory. Main difference was ball handling and there extra class in the outside backs.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:29 pm  

ccs wrote:

.... you always disagree.

Thats my opinion... you are entitled to yours.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:31 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Pack matched there's, we had plenty of territory. Main difference was ball handling and there extra class in the outside backs.

Bingo.
Barring a spell where we had a number of first choices off the field at once the pack was on top.

Re: Simply Not Good Enough : Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:32 pm  

Their kicking game was a lot better too.