Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:27 pm  

Simmo71 wrote:

I disagree. But each to their own.
We scored two very eye-catching tries in the first half and tried a lot of off the cuff plays.
But the basics of solid defence, organisation and aggression were very poor.
That all changed in the second half.

Good teams also wipe the floor with a very poor Cas team.
Great win today, but let's not get too excited.
Must follow it up at HKR next week.

Agreed. So great watching some exciting RL again though, think we are bringing back a few Rhinos who were walking from the game…..

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:31 pm  

Shabino wrote:

Agreed. So great watching some exciting RL again though, think we are bringing back a few Rhinos who were walking from the game…..

Another good thing about today is that it was a fantastic advert for the game on terrestrial TV.
That can only be a good thing.
I like what Channel 4 are trying to do.
I had mates messaging me who are not RL fans and would never watch a game normally.

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:33 pm  

Great game to watch, great 2nd half comeback.

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:41 pm  

christopher wrote:

Well were not boring

The difference between second half today and last week is ridiculous.

Loved the win,

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:48 pm  

First visit to HQ in a while and loved it. hope we never see the ridiculous passive defence again as we looked miles better on the front foot.

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:49 pm  

Simmo71 wrote:

Very good hindsight punditry.
The tactics in the second half were totally different, much better line speed and intensity.
We won't win many games if we play like we did in the first half, but we'll win plenty if we play like we did in the second.

And if Cats had scored 10 more tries in the first half, they'd have led by 70.
If's and buts are irrelevant.

only hindsight punditry if you wet your knickers at half time mate
1st half was an even contest, as seen by even Sam Tomkins
but for 2 decisions we'd have been going in only 2 behind and it all to play for

anyone with eyes could see how dangerous we were when we were in attacking position the 1st half, and knew not to worry

shame you embarrased yourself with your posts but ah well

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:54 pm  

Thought second half we ran much harder from the off but not sure we were much different in defence.

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:07 pm  

Neruda wrote:

only hindsight punditry if you wet your knickers at half time mate
1st half was an even contest, as seen by even Sam Tomkins
but for 2 decisions we'd have been going in only 2 behind and it all to play for

anyone with eyes could see how dangerous we were when we were in attacking position the 1st half, and knew not to worry

shame you embarrased yourself with your posts but ah well

Let’s not turn this into a slanging match and point scoring contest. It’s a day for us all to enjoy as fans…..

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:21 pm  

Unbelievable game to attend. The roof nearly came off for Newman's second try. 1st half showed (we already knew) that we are a supporters nightmare when we shoot ourselves in both feet. Second half showed that we are perhaps the most exciting side in the league when everything clicks. Just need to be better at the boring stuff. Pearce's try was right in front of me and it looked like a definite double movement. Will be interested to have a look on TV.

Re: SL RD 6 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:21 pm  

mattsrhinos1978 wrote:

Five of our 17 today were part of the England academy squad the whitwashed the very talented Australian schoolbys team on their 2018 tour, a 6th, O'Conner played for Lancashire against them on the same tour.

Just shows that if you have talented youngsters, Develop them, and most importantly, give them a chance, you can have the foundations of a really good team. Really hope all 6 get as much game time as possible this season.

Totally agree Matts and there are a couple more coming through too. I can see us having 12/17 home grown first teamers even next year. That side can only get better over the next 5 years or so.