Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:42 am  

I think instead of trying to contain them for the first 20 we should go at them all guns blazing.
They rested a fair few for their last game and have had a week off so could be under cooked.
Hit them hard and go for the jugular get a big enough lead and defend for our lives.

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:55 am  

Wouldn't Liam Tindall be the winger? Can't see Gale playing again for Leeds - Looks a strong side backed up by some good youngsters - distribution from hooker is still not where it needs to be for a top side

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:58 am  

Zoo Zoo Boom wrote:

Wouldn't Liam Tindall be the winger? Can't see Gale playing again for Leeds - Looks a strong side backed up by some good youngsters - distribution from hooker is still not where it needs to be for a top side

Have a read of the comments GH made about Gale to Leeds Live yesterday. Very positive. Clearly highly valued by the club.

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:00 am  

Gale is staying at Leeds according to GH

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:03 am  

chapylad wrote:

I think instead of trying to contain them for the first 20 we should go at them all guns blazing.
They rested a fair few for their last game and have had a week off so could be under cooked.
Hit them hard and go for the jugular get a big enough lead and defend for our lives.

I would say that’s an impossible game plan as Saints will be coming out to try and blow us away after a good 2 week rest..
They’ll start at 200 mph

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:14 am  

Yes the first 20m is important but to beat Saints going to have to be on it for the full 80

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:18 am  

Leeds have repeatedly said Gale is staying and Austin has been brought in as utility cover and accepts that role on a cheaper salary. Not sure why people think differently.

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:44 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Leeds have repeatedly said Gale is staying and Austin has been brought in as utility cover and accepts that role on a cheaper salary. Not sure why people think differently.

It's bizarre isn't it. The plan for 2022 is really clear, to have quality depth across the park so we aren't exposed in the way we have been this season. Gale as one of three top quality half backs is integral to that.

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:14 pm  

The Ghost of '99 wrote:

It's bizarre isn't it. The plan for 2022 is really clear, to have quality depth across the park so we aren't exposed in the way we have been this season. Gale as one of three top quality half backs is integral to that.

Yep absolutely. One or more of the three will have injury at some point next year no doubt. We are trying to build resiliency in every position.

I am on the fence on this game. We are in with a chance, but Saints are probably good enough to take it out of our hands if they want to.

Big thing for me is no stupid forward passes, dropped balls and silly discipline issues especially in the early phases. It will annoy me if we give the game to them easily and we have got that in us sometimes. If we play tight we’re difficult for any side. I just think we’ll miss Gale too much.

Re: SL GF E | St Helens (A) : Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:26 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Leeds have repeatedly said Gale is staying and Austin has been brought in as utility cover and accepts that role on a cheaper salary. Not sure why people think differently.

It will depend on the coach I suppose are we staying with Agar or is he moving upstairs?

I see the point if we have injuries - I cant see how Gale and Sezer play together - I see how Austin plays with either. time will tell.

GH says lots of things - I try and not read too much into them.