The Phantom Horseman Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, gavin7094 said: I don't think it is wild swings in form. It's just that the teams are fairly evenly matched and if you don't bring it but the opposition do, you'll trip up. Yes, that's a fair point. Indeed for years, for the "stronger" teams you never know whether the "weaker" teams are going to turn up or capitulate. I suspect sometimes there's an element of being unable to back up a big effort the previous week (Swinton following their fine Challenge Cup effort against Warrington is a good example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasginger Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 I think in the Championship there's no easy games. If you approach the game with the wrong attitude no matter who you're playing, you'll soon find yourself on the wrong end of the scoreboard.There's some very astute coaches coaching the so-called lesser lights, but they still know all the structures and plays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 That was the best London performance literally in years, Way above expectation. No Corey Aston, Jarrod Sammut not on for the second half and going uphill in rain. Never in doubt, what was most impressive was the sides determination to keep Batley at 6 points in garbage time where normally a side scores a few tries to make the scoreline respectable. Does the points difference a power of good too. The Forwards played well especially Daniel Hindmarsh (not so Romian Navarette) Struggling with Meadows as mana of the match though.... I need to lie down after this result. 2 Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Bottom line is there's a lot of teams in the championship who are very similar and like today the team that makes the least mistakes and keeps hold of the ball will always win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, gavin7094 said: Championship so unpredictable again this year. More interesting by far than the "Super" League. It is possible to be complimentary about one thing without needing to sneer at something else. 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, gavin7094 said: I don't think it is wild swings in form. It's just that the teams are fairly evenly matched and if you don't bring it but the opposition do, you'll trip up. Tend to agree. I was expecting London to win this one, but not by this margin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Very pleasantly surprised by that - thought we'd struggle there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Futtocks said: It is possible to be complimentary about one thing without needing to sneer at something else. I hear what your saying. It’s true though sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 London also about to sign two decent props from the French league, Anthony Mulalley and if I remember correctly Pat Moran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 FWIW up hill in the rain is easier that down hill in the rain. Tackle up hill in the rain every day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Seems slightly absurd to call Broncos win a statement win but make no mistake, that's what it was. Next week, Broncos vs Bulls. Both had a slow start but whoever wins that it will be five undefeated and they will look like the third team for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frying Scotsman Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 can't imagine TO XIII will want to risk the likes of Kheiralla or Gigot on the Whitehaven quagmire. That pitch is a health and safety risk at the best of times so I'd imagine a conservative or 'industrial' approach from Toulouse. They won't want to risk their classiest players on that atrocious surface. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeb1 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 6 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: can't imagine TO XIII will want to risk the likes of Kheiralla or Gigot on the Whitehaven quagmire. That pitch is a health and safety risk at the best of times so I'd imagine a conservative or 'industrial' approach from Toulouse. They won't want to risk their classiest players on that atrocious surface. You obviously don't watch their home games on our league. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moominman Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 7 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: can't imagine TO XIII will want to risk the likes of Kheiralla or Gigot on the Whitehaven quagmire. That pitch is a health and safety risk at the best of times so I'd imagine a conservative or 'industrial' approach from Toulouse. They won't want to risk their classiest players on that atrocious surface. Very odd comment...the bottom left corner of the Railway End can become waterlogged after days of very heavy rain, but the same could be said about many other pitches. With Whitehaven's current injury list, Toulouse can probably afford to rest a few and still win comfortably, but if they do so, it will be nothing to do with the pitch... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 13 hours ago, The Blues Ox said: FWIW up hill in the rain is easier that down hill in the rain. Tackle up hill in the rain every day of the week. Agree Oxy it is easier to defend up a stiff slope not such a pull on the calf muscles going downhill to get onside.The other side when defending will feel more pull on them getting back 10m uphill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiggy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, Moominman said: Very odd comment...the bottom left corner of the Railway End can become waterlogged after days of very heavy rain, but the same could be said about many other pitches. With Whitehaven's current injury list, Toulouse can probably afford to rest a few and still win comfortably, but if they do so, it will be nothing to do with the pitch... Kheiralla won't be risked as he is coming back from a calf strain. Gigot isn't match ready yet, maybe he will be in the squad for the Swinton game. There are a couple coming back from injury as well so maybe they will get some game time today but they should use the whole squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 8 hours ago, The Frying Scotsman said: can't imagine TO XIII will want to risk the likes of Kheiralla or Gigot on the Whitehaven quagmire. That pitch is a health and safety risk at the best of times so I'd imagine a conservative or 'industrial' approach from Toulouse. They won't want to risk their classiest players on that atrocious surface. Maybe we’ll got to see more French players than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: Maybe we’ll got to see more French players than normal. Looks like it if they can't risk their classiest players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gooleboy said: Looks like it if they can't risk their classiest players. Maybe there’s some classy hidden gems amongst these French types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Just now, Cumbrian Mackem said: Maybe there’s some classy hidden gems amongst these French types. Aye, and they might be unearthed at the Rec. If so there might be a few disgruntled big money TO players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Just now, Gooleboy said: Aye, and they might be unearthed at the Rec. If so there might be a few disgruntled big money TO players. Funnily enough haven a history of signing a few French players in recent times. Maybe some will catch the eye of the haven coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Just now, Cumbrian Mackem said: Funnily enough haven a history of signing a few French players in recent times. Maybe some will catch the eye of the haven coach. Maybe so. Overseas players have a history of settling in the area. Many years ago I worked with a fella who played hooker for Whitehaven, he was called Mike Barwise, he had a Pub up there. A friend of mine, the great Keith Bridges said Barwise was a tough little bug**r to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gooleboy said: Maybe so. Overseas players have a history of settling in the area. Many years ago I worked with a fella who played hooker for Whitehaven, he was called Mike Barwise, he had a Pub up there. A friend of mine, the great Keith Bridges said Barwise was a tough little bug**r to play against. What was the name of the pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cumbrian Mackem said: What was the name of the pub? Sorry, can't remember that one. He had a Free House not to far from the ground. It was in the 80s so a long time ago. He is a local lad. Saw him first time for years at the Haven v Featherstone Cup Quarter Final in 1994. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Mackem Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Gooleboy said: Sorry, can't remember that one. He had a Free House not to far from the ground. It was in the 80s so a long time ago. He is a local lad. Saw him first time for years at the Haven v Featherstone Cup Quarter Final in 1994. Haha!! I was at that game. Les quirk scored a length of the field try I believe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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