29 Aug: SL: Salford Red Devils v Warrington Wolves KO 7.45pm (TV)

[Davo5]

6 minutes ago, Exiled Wiganer said:

Salford look like a superb team. Immense credit to Watson who works wonders week in, week out, year after year. 

Real shame the team will be broken up at the end of the season

[Man of Kent]

Has Westwood been Warrington’ most creative player tonight?

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Will a drop goal be enough to take Salford 2nd? They have more points for than Warrington and it'd leave them both on +184

[Denton Rovers RLFC]

Salford looking under-cooked after 2 weeks off ... given the thinking regarding Saints resting players and not playing the week before this totally dispells that cobblers.

Even despite Kendall helping Warrington in it and ignoring their flops etc at virtually every PTB Salford have never looked remotely troubled.

[johnh1]

2 minutes ago, Davo5 said:

Real shame the team will be broken up at the end of the season

We have some decent signings for next year. No worries. Jacko will leave a big hole though.

[Guest]

What a terrible decision. Mamo was still trying to tackle and Evalds still trying to run. Should have let him play that.

[Padge]

Bit harsh, the Warrington player was trying to wrestle the ball off him in a one on one so why should he think the tackle was complete.

[Futtocks]

Just now, johnh1 said:

We have some decent signings for next year. No worries. Jacko will leave a big hole though.

Quite. While Hastings will be a loss, it does not look like the apocalyptic exodus that some hoped for.

[Dave T]

Just now, 7723 said:

What a terrible decision. Mamo was still trying to tackle and Evalds still trying to run. Should have let him play that.

You cant. You can only do that if the player hasn't heard a 'held'call from the ref. As he had hit the deck with a player on him it has to be a penalty I believe.

[JohnM]

I think the ref has done a good job tonight. Its only fair he should sympathise with Warrington because they are tired. 

[Guest]

Just now, Dave T said:

You cant. You can only do that if the player hasn't heard a 'held'call from the ref. As he had hit the deck with a player on him it has to be a penalty I believe.

Surely though it could have been a penalty to Salford as well as Mamo was all over him.

[Padge]

3 minutes ago, 7723 said:

What a terrible decision. Mamo was still trying to tackle and Evalds still trying to run. Should have let him play that.

It was technically correct, ball playing arm hit the floor. First offence though was Warrington not releasing and letting him play the ball. Should have just said go back and play it. Surely both had not heard a call.

 

[johnh1]

Oh well. Will settle for third. Well played boys.

[Dave T]

Just now, 7723 said:

Surely though it could have been a penalty to Salford as well as Mamo was all over him.

Yes, had Salford let that play out, it would undoubtedly have been a penalty.

[Man of Kent]

Salford 22-6 Warrington FT. Red Devils go third.

Totally understand why Warrington would underperform tonight but no excuse for the almost total lack of ambition with ball in hand. 

[Futtocks]

The fightback has started!

[Dave T]

As I said earlier, cant fault the effort, gifted 2 tries so could have been closer. But not sure we would have ever scored more points than Salford in 160 minutes.

[Just Browny]

We were rubbish in the second half. Not sure what Sky thought they were getting by putting us on on the Thursday after Wembley, but hope they got it.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Warrington very very lucky there in the end. Had that penalty not been given, Salford were in a great position to score. A penalty for holding on would have even put them 2nd. Warrington could have ended up 5th after Sunday until then.

Very interesting run in, even if a certain Leigh fan doesn't think anyone is interested in the playoffs...

[johnh1]

So proud of this group of players. We were told that we would be relegated at the start of the season. We have proved a few people wrong.

[Man of Kent]

Just now, johnh1 said:

So proud of this group of players. We were told that we would be relegated at the start of the season. We have proved a few people wrong.

Watson has done an amazing job not only to keep that team united but improve it despite everything. 

[Wellsy4HullFC]

2 minutes ago, johnh1 said:

So proud of this group of players. We were told that we would be relegated at the start of the season. We have proved a few people wrong.

At one point, you were in discussions for the relegation spots. 6 wins on the bounce, you're in discussion for 2nd.

What a great season.

[Chris22]

Incredible effort by Salford this year. Salford would be expected to win their remaining fixtures too.

They should be good for a play off spot and there won't be many who want to face them!

[Just Browny]

5 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

Warrington very very lucky there in the end. Had that penalty not been given, Salford were in a great position to score. A penalty for holding on would have even put them 2nd. Warrington could have ended up 5th after Sunday until then.

Very interesting run in, even if a certain Leigh fan doesn't think anyone is interested in the playoffs...

Mate, I know Bill is going on about who is 2nd place on points difference with 2-3 games left as if it is as important as the climate emergency, but I am less convinced.

[johnh1]

4 minutes ago, Chris22 said:

Incredible effort by Salford this year. Salford would be expected to win their remaining fixtures too.

They should be good for a play off spot and there won't be many who want to face them!

Beating Leeds away would be immense. We never beat Leeds at Headingley. Maybe next week.