Thu 17 Feb: SL: Warrington Wolves v Castleford Tigers KO 20:00 (Sky)

[lingaro]

C@s look like a pub team  

[lingaro]

first manager to go.

[Desert Skipper]

31 minutes ago, Jughead said:

https://mobile.twitter.com/bradley9964/status/1494436117684359171

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https://mobile.twitter.com/bradley9964/status/1494443605276176386

 

 

Insulate Britain’s youth brigade?

[Padge]

25 minutes ago, Desert Skipper said:

 

Insulate Britain’s youth brigade?

Coach driver should have put his foot down.

[corvusxiii]

1 hour ago, HullWire said:

When you've been well beaten, blaming the ref is a distinct lack of awareness of how your team played

There's a thing here, deservingly losing the penalty count is ok because it is - deserved. 

Complaining about the penalty count when losing is denying culpability. There is no rational argument against the penalty count.

It seemed clear to me the game was over after 20 mins though Cas did not seem to be obviously dirty, feckless or unintelligent up to that point. It was desperate for Cas after this. 

I've said this before, if the Referee doesn't affect the outcome of matches then what is his purpose? 

Hadn't been a huge Williams fan but like Sneed last week he kicked Cas to death. 

Like last week this season may well last for ever.

 

[TheFlash]

On 16/02/2022 at 02:04, TheFlash said:

Warrington should run over Castleford like a speed bump. 

As I said.... a speed bump. Game was over as a contest within the first hour. 

Some of Castleford's 'tackling' was embarrassing and not fit for pro rugby. 

[RayCee]

7 minutes ago, TheFlash said:

As I said.... a speed bump. Game was over as a contest within the first hour. 

Some of Castleford's 'tackling' was embarrassing and not fit for pro rugby. 

Aye, they weren't too flash as you say. 

[voteronniegibbs]

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[Old Frightful]

Can't say I've noticed Matautia as a stand out player before but, my word, he was good last night and unfortunately edged out Mamo for MOM.

I thought it was a strange sort of game, you had the feeling that Wire were in a different class and it was only a matter of time before the game was over as a contest but until the latter stages of the game, Cas were still a threat.

To give away the amount of possession they did, mainly through indiscipline, and not receive a reet shellacking, is at least a positive for the Cas defence and maybe a bit of a worry for the Wire attack.

Could all be down to it being early stages of the season, new coaches and that both sides will improve but they look like they have a fair way to go to challenge this year.

[Dave T]

Most important thing of the night, Whizee Rascal now has almost half a million views on the SKY sports RL Twitter account

It's gone viral and being shared by all sorts of people and accounts... 

[GeordieSaint]

Warrington’s halves looked lively again last night. 

[Chrispmartha]

13 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Most important thing of the night, Whizee Rascal now has almost half a million views on the SKY sports RL Twitter account

It's gone viral and being shared by all sorts of people and accounts... 

it was brilliant.

unbelievably (or not) Ive seen loads of comments from RL fans saying it just shows what a farce RL is and that the games a laughing stock.

Some people really do need to cheer up a bit.

[Dave T]

6 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said:

Warrington’s halves looked lively again last night. 

In reality, our team doesn't have the balance, and we are probably overly reliant on our halves, Ratch and Clarke. But tbh if you are going to have to rely on these positions, it's not a bad spine at all. 

One thing I will say for Wire's pack, despite being lightweight we have a lot of workhorses who are technically sound. I think we need some dynamism and impact players there, but we do have a pack that will work hard and get stuck in. Against a very big Wigan pack in the friendly they stood up well. It'll be interesting to see whether a pack that includes Cooper, Harrison and Clarke in addition to last night is good enough. 

[Dave T]

6 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

it was brilliant.

unbelievably (or not) Ive seen loads of comments from RL fans saying it just shows what a farce RL is and that the games a laughing stock.

Some people really do need to cheer up a bit.

I only saw one negative last night tbh, the bloke looked a bit of a misery! 

[Just Browny]

1 hour ago, Old Frightful said:

 

To give away the amount of possession they did, mainly through indiscipline, and not receive a reet shellacking, is at least a positive for the Cas defence and maybe a bit of a worry for the Wire attack.

 

I thought 34-10 was quite comprehensive, but it is true that 60ish points is our usual benchmark against Radford-coached sides.

[Old Frightful]

6 minutes ago, Just Browny said:

I thought 34-10 was quite comprehensive, but it is true that 60ish points is our usual benchmark against Radford-coached sides.

Absolutely, that’s what I was suggesting. I’m used to it and expected it to go that way last night.

So your attempt at taking the p*ss was wasted.

[Chrispmartha]

18 minutes ago, Dave T said:

In reality, our team doesn't have the balance, and we are probably overly reliant on our halves, Ratch and Clarke. But tbh if you are going to have to rely on these positions, it's not a bad spine at all. 

One thing I will say for Wire's pack, despite being lightweight we have a lot of workhorses who are technically sound. I think we need some dynamism and impact players there, but we do have a pack that will work hard and get stuck in. Against a very big Wigan pack in the friendly they stood up well. It'll be interesting to see whether a pack that includes Cooper, Harrison and Clarke in addition to last night is good enough. 

Wire will come good, and at this stage winning these early games however they do it is really all that matters.

They have class in the halves and back line. Steff Ratchford will be up there for MOS this year IMO.

I think they’re a little light in the pack but could they add to it during the season or are they up to the quota and cap?

 

As for Cas, they reminded me of Leeds circa 2018/19 no desire, especially in defence, could be a torid year for them if they continue with a bad start

[Dallas Mead]

45 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Most important thing of the night, Whizee Rascal now has almost half a million views on the SKY sports RL Twitter account

It's gone viral and being shared by all sorts of people and accounts... 

I was at the match and saw this “in the flesh” as it were.  So, so funny the little lad just didn’t stop!!!!

[meast]

9 hours ago, Desert Skipper said:

 

Insulate Britain’s youth brigade?

Looks like the same young yobs who tried to kick off with Giants fans in Kings Head acting like typical football yobs

[meast]

51 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Most important thing of the night, Whizee Rascal now has almost half a million views on the SKY sports RL Twitter account

It's gone viral and being shared by all sorts of people and accounts... 

I am presuming it wasn't planned that they would just drive across the field twice without stopping to deliver the ball?

It was funny though

[sentoffagain2]

2 minutes ago, meast said:

I am presuming it wasn't planned that they would just drive across the field twice without stopping to deliver the ball?

It was funny though

  They forgot to tell him where the brake was.

[Dave T]

3 minutes ago, meast said:

I am presuming it wasn't planned that they would just drive across the field twice without stopping to deliver the ball?

It was funny though

That's my assumption, but I'm just gonna enjoy it for what it was

[Kenilworth Tiger]

I thought we were OK in the first 40 minutes and unlucky to be 12 down - second half was absolutely horrific and Millwardesque - Other than Westerman I don't see one signing that is an improvement on his predecessor which is a huge worry for me.

 

As for the Radford interview I don't actually believe he was blaming the penalty count on the loss - he was asked a direct question specifically about the penalty count and said we would have to look closely at them - poor questioning and very little time in my view

 

Within 8 days I've gone from "cannot wait for the season to start and reckon we can get into the playoffs"  to "we're in a relegation battle aren't we?"

Oh well......

[Desert Skipper]

12 minutes ago, meast said:

Looks like the same young yobs who tried to kick off with Giants fans in Kings Head acting like typical football yobs

Bit young aren’t they? They look about 12 years old. Back in my day you didn’t start drinking in pubs and clubs until you were about 15. And you had to grow some bum fluff on your chin to get past the bouncers.

[Dave T]

3 minutes ago, Kenilworth Tiger said:

I thought we were OK in the first 40 minutes and unlucky to be 12 down - second half was absolutely horrific and Millwardesque - Other than Westerman I don't see one signing that is an improvement on his predecessor which is a huge worry for me.

 

As for the Radford interview I don't actually believe he was blaming the penalty count on the loss - he was asked a direct question specifically about the penalty count and said we would have to look closely at them - poor questioning and very little time in my view

 

Within 8 days I've gone from "cannot wait for the season to start and reckon we can get into the playoffs"  to "we're in a relegation battle aren't we?"

Oh well......

I'd agree with the first para, it was a slow first half, but it was an intercept and a disallowed try that made the score look more lobsided than the half was in reality. 

When Cas scored early 2nd half I thought it was game on. But the capitulation by Cas has to be a worry. 

I disagree with you on the interview. He had an open question to start and he brought up the penalty count as the reason they lost. When then asked about discipline (because of hin bringing it up) he was stroppy.