Doncaster

[wayne_r]

As they say in sport a game of two halves

Don't think the ref did us any favours yesterday but that being said we were dominant in the first half and should have scored more points - letting Doncaster score just before half time was a decisive also. 

I also think non of the forwards that come off the bench made an impact I would say taking Charnock off was a big mistake because  the pack lost focus I believe - so for 25 mins in the second half Doncaster forwards dominated and of course they scored three tries in that period - once Charnock was brought back on along with the rest of the pack we showed more resolve and again threatened the Doncaster line - but it was too little too late

Doncaster managed to contain us out wide after our two tries and they deserved their win today.

Don't thin we or anyone will catch Keighley - so it will be the play off route which will certainly have some tasty match ups I think as I think there will be North Wales, Rochdale, Doncaster and ourselves in the mix...........

[Mark]

2 hours ago, wayne_r said:

As they say in sport a game of two halves

Don't think the ref did us any favours yesterday but that being said we were dominant in the first half and should have scored more points - letting Doncaster score just before half time was a decisive also. 

I also think non of the forwards that come off the bench made an impact I would say taking Charnock off was a big mistake because  the pack lost focus I believe - so for 25 mins in the second half Doncaster forwards dominated and of course they scored three tries in that period - once Charnock was brought back on along with the rest of the pack we showed more resolve and again threatened the Doncaster line - but it was too little too late

Doncaster managed to contain us out wide after our two tries and they deserved their win today.

Don't thin we or anyone will catch Keighley - so it will be the play off route which will certainly have some tasty match ups I think as I think there will be North Wales, Rochdale, Doncaster and ourselves in the mix...........

Totally agree Wayne, our 1-13 are up there with anyone but after that we tend to struggle. Can't see why Paddy Jones isn't getting a look in on the subs bench before 1-2 of the others, for me Wilkinson hasnt really impressed as a back up hooker, Meadows isnt good enough either.

 

Also as Roby is full time, surely he should be playing more then 40 mins, its like we have a coaching manual that says the subs have to come on after 20 mins and we are sticking to that

[wayne_r]

I agree why rotate players for rotation sake - which I think was the issue yesterday - I don't think Doncaster did much in the way of player rotation but I could be wrong as I wasn't paying that much attention to Doncaster players leaving the field

[Mark R]

On 04/07/2022 at 12:35, Mark said:

Totally agree Wayne, our 1-13 are up there with anyone but after that we tend to struggle. Can't see why Paddy Jones isn't getting a look in on the subs bench before 1-2 of the others, for me Wilkinson hasnt really impressed as a back up hooker, Meadows isnt good enough either.

 

Also as Roby is full time, surely he should be playing more then 40 mins, its like we have a coaching manual that says the subs have to come on after 20 mins and we are sticking to that

A really poor bench 

Weak replacements for quality players

 

[Mark]

We are seeing our rivals signing new players seemingly every week either on loan or permantently, are we missing a trick by keeping faith with our current squad, the board have said money is available if needed

[Joe 90]

20 hours ago, Mark said:

We are seeing our rivals signing new players seemingly every week either on loan or permantently, are we missing a trick by keeping faith with our current squad, the board have said money is available if needed

Its a tricky one Isn't it ? A good settled squad could possibly be unsettled by temporary inclusions but said inclusions could bring promotion !

I think if the money is there it should be the coaching teams shout as to new signings particularly short term ones !

[wayne_r]

I personally don't think bringing players in on short loan deals helps - it was a disaster playing the young stand off from Huddersfield against Keighley when he had only trained with the club once ! It was so bad that he must have opted to go back - I felt really sorry for him. 

Getting Roby on long term loan has been really good though..............so if we can get long term deals then yes I guess that is fine, but good players don't always get a look in - I was upset to see Ben Heyes leave - then we take a young centre from Wigan and put him straight in against Doncaster ?

As Joe 90 said if the money is there - then its the coach that should decide..........