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Post by dixon13 on Oct 19, 2019 15:58:08 GMT
Then go and lie down until January.š Do you not understand sarcasm š Yes I do. I once seen it being used by someone on Cross Lane many years ago. The trouble was the user finished up Getting a good hiding.š¤
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 19, 2019 11:29:05 GMT
I don't think it's worth putting a third HB in the centres, especially when we have plenty of centres. If we were to play three HBs, you want then to be getting their hands on the ball with space and options. The two feasible options are FB, like we did with Gaz, but that's a no-go as we have Evalds; or at LF like Gregory did with Crompton. I'm not sure Tui has the shape/size to stand up at LF defensively. Though offensively, it would put him in a position to take the line on more with the option of Brown and Atkin either side of him. Also, having a player like that at LF allows an additional runner/ball-handler on moves on both the inside and outside (see the thread on 2020 tactical chages). For example, instead of the simple 2nd rower runs through and HB passes the ball to FB who runs or gives it to the C/W; the LF can instead take the ball instead of the FB (not Evalds strongest trait) and then use FB as an inside option, with the C/W outside, or have the FB join on the oustide. Playing a third HB at LF though commits us to playing more expansive rugby. Iāve got a headache after reading thatš Then go and lie down until January.š
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 22:25:33 GMT
I don't think it's worth putting a third HB in the centres, especially when we have plenty of centres. If we were to play three HBs, you want then to be getting their hands on the ball with space and options. The two feasible options are FB, like we did with Gaz, but that's a no-go as we have Evalds; or at LF like Gregory did with Crompton. I'm not sure Tui has the shape/size to stand up at LF defensively. Though offensively, it would put him in a position to take the line on more with the option of Brown and Atkin either side of him. Also, having a player like that at LF allows an additional runner/ball-handler on moves on both the inside and outside (see the thread on 2020 tactical chages). For example, instead of the simple 2nd rower runs through and HB passes the ball to FB who runs or gives it to the C/W; the LF can instead take the ball instead of the FB (not Evalds strongest trait) and then use FB as an inside option, with the C/W outside, or have the FB join on the oustide. Playing a third HB at LF though commits us to playing more expansive rugby. If we work on an assumption that any coach.When push comes to shove will play his best team.Who should we start with.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 21:49:03 GMT
Could be Dixon (although Iād be surprised if they did). Tui played plenty at centre and winger. Has Atkin ever played 6 do we know? I know Brown has but heās more of a 7 now. We give Watto even bigger selection headaches in the three quarters though š Nice to havinge options I just thought maybe with Lolohea's pace he might be better utilised there.I am not saying he should be there just a thought. I also said on another thread that for me Joey Lussick is to good a footballer to spend half the game on the bench. So if I can't get him at 9 I would have him at 13 that's more than a thought that's what I would do.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 21:07:11 GMT
Weāve got to accept that Hastings is pretty much irreplaceable ā¹ļø He had everything - running, passing, creative, defensive, even his kicking game was ok and better than a fair few weāve had! Did he have one game for us where his performance was lower than a 7 out of 10? Most were over 8! Brown is a bit of a gamble given his age and his injury this year. But as others have said if he stays fit he should be a very good fit for us. Even if he has a great season for us and stays injury free Im sure he will have a few games where he is only 5 or 6 out of 10. But I think he will be calmer under pressure than Hastings because of his experience and his kicking is very good (as others have said) and he is more of an organiser in some ways. His range of passing always creates chances near the line (plus the occasional intercept try!) Loloheaās game might improve as he wonāt have Jacko doing everything next to him. With Brown doing the prompting and the organising hopefully Tui can focus on his running game. Iām excited to see how brown and Tui gel. Tuis GF performance was very encouraging Add Atkin into the mix with Joey and Jones running from dummy half and Evalds with another years experience of joining the line we start to look like a very creative team still. The three e r line looks much stronger. Will be fascinating to see who gets the nod as first choice - sarge must be nailed on and probably Sio but Iām not sure who will win the fight fir the other 2 spots. Inu and Welham I guess head the list as the incumbents but Chamberlain is fit and Williams and Kear havenāt come to just play on the reserves. Watto showed this year he would chop and change the back line if people werenāt performing until he found the four that worked for him. Iām sure heāll be the same in 2020 Would it be going into the realms of fantasy.If he had Atkin and Brown at 6 and 7 and Lolohea in the centre.
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Dog pie
Oct 18, 2019 17:00:54 GMT
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 17:00:54 GMT
I don't know about this. But MrLuketti was always on hand with is ice cream and horse chestnuts. With his drippy nose flavouring the ice cream Correct.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 14:10:45 GMT
I think with Kevin Brown. His last tackle kicks are on the money, and he is a very good organiser.And I think if he keeps fit he will really do well for us. That is not a criticism of Jacko.Because they bring different skills to the party. Just my take on it.
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Oct 18, 2019 13:47:51 GMT
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 13:47:51 GMT
I don't know about this. But MrLuketti was always on hand with is ice cream and horse chestnuts.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 18, 2019 11:57:50 GMT
I think these signings are very shrewd of Blease and Watson. We're getting three guys who performed very well in a relegated side, which is a good sign. They are coming as a group and will bring that bonded togetherness into a similar environment at Salford where they should fit right in. They are very much players that Watson likes. Grafters and workhorses rather than flashy and inconsistent. Yates in particular is going to be a great signing, and I think he'll flourish under Watson. I'm actually pretty excited about the coming season already, and can't wait to see how the new faces and the existing players adapt and change. I'm even coming round to Kevin Brown coming in. I was concerned about his injury record, but thinking about how good our physio and conditioning staff are, I think he may find that spark again at Salford. I feel sorry for him in a way because he's got very big boots to fill. I just hope the fans cut him a bit of slack in that regard. Hey, if I can do it with Brown anyone can! I personally think with Brown if he is fit.His ability is not in question.
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"A"team
Oct 17, 2019 17:23:19 GMT
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 17, 2019 17:23:19 GMT
And where will we play.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 17, 2019 15:13:16 GMT
As much as I also loved Cliff Eccles I think he meant Evans who was before my time. Eccles wasnāt the most skillful prop. Cliff Evans was a revolutionary,he won 2 league titles with the great Swinton side before he came to Salford.
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2020
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 17, 2019 10:39:06 GMT
Jack Littlejohnās work ethic was good but he didnāt fit in. His cv probably made it seems as though heād be fine. Now,look at Kevin Browns cv. Experienced international,played for top clubs selected by more experienced rugby brains than mine. Iāve no idea whether the KB signing will work out but in terms of skill,intelligence,work ethic and class,weāve signed the right guy. Iām far more worried about hooker where we need a Tomkins type work horse to free up Joey for later in the game. I hope CJ is that man. I personally think Joey Lussick should be playing every minute he can.He his a class act.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 16, 2019 22:39:37 GMT
That is my point too. He spoilt the game as a fair contest and removed the chance of any of the Salford players winning the Grand FinalĀ Let it go. The better team won. Even if those decisions had gone for Salford do you honestly believe we would have beat them. They were stronger in the first twenty and last twenty. Salford were on top in the last twenty of the first and the rest was even. They are a very very good team and unlike Wigan we did not get battered and humiliated. The game they played was the same as what they have done all year and thatās why the won the league by 16 points and are GF winners I think everyone was in agreement all the time. That best team won,I think if you read all the post again you will see that.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 16, 2019 12:40:30 GMT
I think everyone as give their opinion,in the right manner.Even if it differs from mine.The forum at its best.
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Post by dixon13 on Oct 15, 2019 23:21:57 GMT
I think this is the worst thread Iāve ever read on here. So much nonsense. There were 2 or 3 wrong decisions against Salford. It wasnāt a head but. It was clear cut obstruction. Find me more than 2 examples of a team being penalised for the scrum half not retreating behind the scrum in the last 20 years. Lolohea did it at least once In that game. Should have been a pen for saints 20m out. Easy 2 points but Kendal didnāt give it. How come if he wanted saints to win? He missed a knock on by Sio. Gave us a 7 tackle set for a saints knock on when it looks to me like it comes off Inu (that set ends with Tuiās no try). One or two others that went our way. The strip on mossop in the wigan game for our opening penalty Iāve watched lots of times and canāt see an obvious Wigan hand in there. The Bibby try against Cas. I donāt remember one of our fans saying the ref must have wanted us to win. How come? Not saying Kendall got nothing wrong. He did. All refs will make mistakes in every game. Just like players do. For some reason itās unforgivable and a conspiracy when the referee misses something. The penalty count was something like 7-5 to saints so not a massive difference Itās funny how the game we won was the one where the ref had the best game. Maybe we won that game because we played brilliantly rather than it being the ref? Maybe we lost the other two because Saints were just too good and we made too many mistakes against both them and Wigan first time. Do you not get how biased we are as fans and how much that influences what we see? Has anybody in this tread ever tried reffing? If not give it a go and see how you get on. I had promised myself I wouldnāt get into the ref debate but Iāve read so much nonsense on social media and here that I canāt help it. I know this wonāt be a popular view but hey ho. My number one hate in RL is the ref bashing conspiracy theorists. Thatās what nearly puts me off rugby league. With referees like Mr kendal Underdogs will always be underdogs,and that's what keeps people away.
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