Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:47 am  

You impressed me last night. I expected a comfortable Wigan win, especially when Taylor came off.

McNamara really struggled I thought, Renolyds back next week should make a difference.

With the return of JR, neutral venue and a bit more motivation after the Clubb incident I can see you turning us over now.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:02 pm  

From a neutral pov, first half I thought you guys did really well mixing the kicks up, limiting French and hardakers involvements on returns and tackle 1.

Good bit of game planning there.

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:45 pm  

Very professional joint statement from both clubs to address the Savelio/Clubb incident.

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:19 pm  

I've stayed quiet on the clubb event, but the fact he hasnt said anything and he has been suspended, speaks volumes.

I would rather him just apologies and take his punishment.

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:26 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I've stayed quiet on the clubb event, but the fact he hasnt said anything and he has been suspended, speaks volumes.

I would rather him just apologies and take his punishment.

Definitely Dave, a weeks holiday in New Zealand, two weeks if he’s guilty.

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:33 pm  

Airlie Street wrote:

It's really sad to see some Wigan fans replying to that tweet either justifying or excusing the comment, saying it's not racist or it's just banter. If one of our players did that I'd expect them to be clearing out their locker today and looking for a new club.

The pressure is on SLE and the RFL to show their campaigns and initiatives are not just for appearances but actually have some substance.

A a Polynesian I just wonder what the Wigan Coach Lam thinks of the comment.
Think Clubb will be banned from the game

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:38 pm  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

The offsides all game when Wigan were defending their line was a absolute joke, they are so blatant with it because they know Child doesn't have the bottle to blow the penalty. Our attack did leave a lot to be desired but the lack of space we were given was a major factor in this.

The defensive effort by our players was superb though, the willingness to work for each other was epitomised by Lanes incredible tackle under the post. After our really poor opening 10 minutes where we seemed rattled and looked like we could get bullied out of the game we showed that we can go set for set in these 'arm wrestle' type games.

Next week will be interesting hopefully Reynolds is back but him been back will probably be offset by a ban for Connor.

I'm a big fan of him anyway but thought Big Chris was really good last night and he has started imposing himself on games and stepped up the physicality.

Big Chris is now our number one prop
After a slow start at the club he has worked hard with his fitness level and it shows.

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:02 pm  

bonaire wrote:

Big Chris is now our number one prop
After a slow start at the club he has worked hard with his fitness level and it shows.

He’s our only prop at the moment.

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:26 pm  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

He’s our only prop at the moment.

several of us did voice our concern that we were short of an experienced front row
Now three fairly long term injuries to front rows leaves us with no more wiggle room to cover another injury and a lightweight but mobile pack.
There is no way Cator,Savelio and Lane can maintain the form and effort they are putting in playing 80 min every week

Re: Round 5 v Wigan : Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:40 pm  

bonaire wrote:

several of us did voice our concern that we were short of an experienced front row
Now three fairly long term injuries to front rows leaves us with no more wiggle room to cover another injury and a lightweight but mobile pack.
There is no way Cator,Savelio and Lane can maintain the form and effort they are putting in playing 80 min every week

I like what our new coach is doing, he’s evaluating our squad, don’t know what’s up with Tag & Brownie, or how long the prognosis is. These big guys could do with the scrums returning, a lot of them are on their knees after games.