Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:03 am  

all coaches in every sport have a way they want to play. the best recognize when something isn't working or needs modifying.
I see a stubbornness in smith that he will carry on regardless of something working or not.

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:07 am  

tad rhino wrote:

all coaches in every sport have a way they want to play. the best recognize when something isn't working or needs modifying.
I see a stubbornness in smith that he will carry on regardless of something working or not.

He said last night the issues are something he needs to fix, we’ll have to see!

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:18 am  

the issues have been there since game one....

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:41 am  

Our issues are not through lack of effort. Just need to bed in now over this enforced break, stick to the process, and to use a very popular RL expression ‘get back on the horse’.

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:03 am  

I do think Smith has a stubbornness and its his way or no way.
But that was similar to McDermott and if left to get on with it Furner.
I also agree that Austin does try his best and most of the time does the work for Sezer who rarely takes hold of the game.
I hope we do not play Gannon in the halves and let Sinfield have a run of 4 games to see what he can do with little expectation to take off the pressure.
I don`t like Martin at centre and I certainly don`t like Bentley as the back up hooker.
Both are second rowers and need to play there.
Myler for me is still capable this season at FB and I much prefer Nene in the centres.
Forwards are big enough to dominate now so the rest is down to the coach on how they play.

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:15 pm  

We probably over achieved last Season after Smith arrived, which has raised expectations this year. Even so this year has been a disappointment so far. The signings we have made have improved the squad and the prospect of Smith having a full pre season to work with them, made for an optimistic start to the year. Sadly we have failed to deliver little of the form we showed last season.
The pack looks good on paper but still makes little ground at times compared to the opposition, partly due to a lack of urgency in defence.
Both halfbacks should be replaced at the end of the season but for now I would like Sinfield to be given a chance.

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:20 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Forwards are big enough to dominate now so the rest is down to the coach on how they play.

You'd think. Are they demanding carries or just as happy to see it shipped wide? It is down to Smith but we also need a couple of them big men to step it up a level.

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:23 pm  

The Magic Rat wrote:

We probably over achieved last Season after Smith arrived, which has raised expectations this year. Even so this year has been a disappointment so far. The signings we have made have improved the squad and the prospect of Smith having a full pre season to work with them, made for an optimistic start to the year. Sadly we have failed to deliver little of the form we showed last season.
The pack looks good on paper but still makes little ground at times compared to the opposition, partly due to a lack of urgency in defence.
Both halfbacks should be replaced at the end of the season but for now I would like Sinfield to be given a chance.

How did Daryl Powell and Ian Watson get on in their first full season in charge? Both those were tasked with a similar job as Smith

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:23 pm  

Powell is missing a few players now and doesn't it show.

Re: RD 10 | Leigh Leopards (A) : Sat Apr 22, 2023 2:08 pm  

The Magic Rat wrote:

HKR look to have signed a cracking centre in Corey Hall btw.

It's not looking good for any of the youngsters is it when you compare with Wigan and St's who have faith in youth.