Fri 22 Apr: SL: Castleford Tigers v St Helens KO 20:00 (Sky)

[bobbruce]

14 hours ago, Saint Toppy said:

Not sure Saints would have gone with such a weakened team had they not beaten Wigan & Hudds over Easter. Barring a massive win for Wigan and a massive win for Cas, Saints will still be top of the league by the end of the weekend.

The players new this was happening before Easter. As in they were going all in for the Easter games and putting out a virtual reserve team against Cas. I’ll be interested to see how they go but probably not the best game for Sky to cover. 

[Saint Toppy]

3 hours ago, StandOffHalf said:

Is it too late for Sky to pack up and re-locate to Headingley for the relegation 4-pointer?

 

They'll still get more entertainment at Cas then showing a game between the 2 worst teams in the league  

[StandOffHalf]

10 minutes ago, Saint Toppy said:

They'll still get more entertainment at Cas then showing a game between the 2 worst teams in the league  

Perhaps, but the Headingley game has the pall of relegation to spur the players into action. That carries intrigue.

I understand why Sky went for the Cas game, but I'd guess that they would change games now if they could.

[Saint Toppy]

2 hours ago, StandOffHalf said:

Perhaps, but the Headingley game has the pall of relegation to spur the players into action. That carries intrigue.

I understand why Sky went for the Cas game, but I'd guess that they would change games now if they could.

Intrigue maybe but still doesn't make it exciting to watch when you have the 2 worst attacking teams in the league playing each other.

If they were going to change games the Leeds V TO one would be the last to choose. Wire V Hudds would be the next logical choice, then probably HKR V Wakey before picking Leeds. 

[Loiner]

On 21/04/2022 at 12:17, Saint Toppy said:

Are you serious ?

When everyone is fit the only ones of those Saints players guaranteed a place each week are Welsby, Lussick & LMS, everyone else are back-up players like Bell, Wingfield, Amor, Norman & Bennison and the rest are Academy players. There's likely to be 5 teenage debutants and another 3 who have a sum total of 5 games between them. Even the lads with decent 1st team experience are pretty young (Welsby -21, Simm -21, Wingfield -20).

Cas should absolutely be racking up a big score against such a young & inexperienced team

 

Having seen your confirmed line up you are probably right and cas should win easily.

[corvusxiii]

5 hours ago, Loiner said:

Having seen your confirmed line up you are probably right and cas should win easily.

Is it confirmed that they are sending the Women's 2nd team?

[LeeF]

18 hours ago, yipyee said:

They should show the big 4 pointer for relegation places. 

Mondays game should have been huddersfield vs Saints.

They should wait to announce the games and pick the ones that will be closest.

At least its not the channel 4 game.

How long should they wait until they pick the game to televise?

[Davo5]

I wonder if Long & Gleason ma named to get a few bob on Cas before the teams were announced.

[Mumby Magic]

I'll put my naive hat on now. Why have saints picked a side like that?

[corvusxiii]

1 minute ago, Mumby Magic said:

I'll put my naive hat on now. Why have saints picked a side like that?

If you were the St Helen's coach at this point, why wouldn't you? Makes sense to me.

[Fevrover]

23 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said:

I'll put my naive hat on now. Why have saints picked a side like that?

Suspensions,injuries and a massive semi final coming up.

[hullste]

Come on the kids

[clogdance]

I predict Cas 40 Saints 14

[hullste]

Be full of exuberance and energy, some Cas players will be feeling the affects of the last week. It is always this weekends game after the Easter double header that you see a drop in standards so why not. 

[Moove]

28 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said:

I'll put my naive hat on now. Why have saints picked a side like that?

Third game in eight days and that's on the back of an away game in France the weekend before. So playing second, third and fourth placed teams in 10 days.

With injuries and suspension we've gone with full strength on Easter Monday and rest everyone today rather than resting half the team in each game. Being two points clear the priority is getting the squad as fit as possible for the cup semi.

The less said about the stupid scheduling which has led to this the better. But I'm excited to see these young lads get an opportunity regardless of the result. Hope they all enjoy the experience

[Cheadle Leyther]

This is not a good look for the game, and and  Saints have form for this. Losing twice to London twice 2 seasons ago with weakened teams and the scandal of their own players betting on a defeat against Bradford in a game before Wembley. Doesn’t help negogiating tv deals when this happens on the main match chosen for Sky.

[Moove]

3 minutes ago, Cheadle Leyther said:

This is not a good look for the game, and and  Saints have form for this. Losing twice to London twice 2 seasons ago with weakened teams and the scandal of their own players betting on a defeat against Bradford in a game before Wembley. Doesn’t help negogiating tv deals when this happens on the main match chosen for Sky.

If it bothered Sky they probably shouldn't have made Saints be the only team playing three games in eight days. Maybe we should do away with squads and coaches and let Sky pick the match day teams?

[Jughead]

11 minutes ago, Cheadle Leyther said:

This is not a good look for the game, and and  Saints have form for this. Losing twice to London twice 2 seasons ago with weakened teams and the scandal of their own players betting on a defeat against Bradford in a game before Wembley. Doesn’t help negogiating tv deals when this happens on the main match chosen for Sky.

Yes, it’s a ridiculous look. Club coaches should make their feelings clear to their club chairmen at how stupid three games in less than a week are. It’s nothing to do with Sky. 

[Old Frightful]

Just had a look at the odds...

Cas 1/5

St Helens 39/5

The bookies would appear to be in with the full facts of team selection.

[DavidM]

Interesting views on Hardaker

[Fevrover]

It's the Jon Wilkins show again never shuts up.

[Jughead]

Just now, Fevrover said:

It's the Jon Wilkins show again never shuts up.

Yeah, bloody Jon answering questions he’s asked. Grrrr. 

[Jughead]

Much better coverage with Jenna as the lead. Hopefully the commentary isn’t its usual standard. 

[DavidM]

2 minutes ago, Jughead said:

Much better coverage with Jenna as the lead. Hopefully the commentary isn’t its usual standard. 

Yes I’m enjoying watching Jenna

[Davo5]

4 minutes ago, Fevrover said:

It's the Jon Wilkins show again never shuts up.

He has throttled back on his usual Saints loveathon so far.