Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:08 am  

Surely Philip Clarke won’t want anything to do with Tomkins cheating and offered his resignation on the spot last night?

I wonder if he’s answered Myler’s call yet?

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:10 am  

“ I’m not saying we’ll go over there and get a win, but it’s mainly Saints and Wigan fans $hitting themselves”

Quite the opposite - here’s hoping Hudds beat Salford as Leeds is the team I’d like saints to play by a country mile. I’d be surprised if Wigan fans didn’t want a Leeds semi also.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:11 am  

For all the critics of him on here I thought Tindall stood up to be counted last night. Never dropped a ball or leave a huge gap. Took the ball in - din't make many metres but it took some of the workload of the forwards.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:34 am  

Sal Paradise wrote:

For all the critics of him on here I thought Tindall stood up to be counted last night. Never dropped a ball or leave a huge gap. Took the ball in - din't make many metres but it took some of the workload of the forwards.

Was going to say this. I had serious concerns with him playing due to no Newman, Handley and Martin being out but he really stood up under pressure. Yes no big runs or breaks but Catalan just kept kicking in his direction and he kept taking it safely and getting us out of there. Big credit to him.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:50 am  

FearTheVee wrote:

“ I’m not saying we’ll go over there and get a win, but it’s mainly Saints and Wigan fans $hitting themselves”

Quite the opposite - here’s hoping Hudds beat Salford as Leeds is the team I’d like saints to play by a country mile. I’d be surprised if Wigan fans didn’t want a Leeds semi also.

I'm not surprised given: A) your record against us(Is it 47 wins in a row now?) and B) We'll likely be missing Fusitua, Handley, Newman, Oledzki, Gannon, Martin, Holroyd and Thompson. Let's face it, if Saints can't see us off you're not the team I thought you were. The huge bright side for Leeds fans is that Smith keeps getting the wins despite all this, which seems miraculous when you consider the last few years. Re your point on the quality of the game - I thought it started quite high and detiorated as the home side dragged it towards the gutter. Not really our fault though.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:52 am  

FearTheVee wrote:

“ I’m not saying we’ll go over there and get a win, but it’s mainly Saints and Wigan fans $hitting themselves”

Quite the opposite - here’s hoping Hudds beat Salford as Leeds is the team I’d like saints to play by a country mile. I’d be surprised if Wigan fans didn’t want a Leeds semi also.

Of course you do mate. No pressure on Leeds whatsoever, and we all know what can happen when they’re told they’ve no chance.

I’m not too sure why everyone seems to be wanting to avoid Salford also? Had a good season no doubt, but Leeds beat them fairly convincingly a few weeks back, and we were pretty poor also.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:02 am  

Seth wrote:

I'm not sure on the praise of the ref, he landed himself in that position in the first place as there was a clear sin binning early on for a high tackle (if not 2) and he didn't give it. He set an early precedent for what was acceptable.

Correct. Lost control of the game early on and never got it back.

Catalans always lose their cool when things start to go against them and become penalty machines.

Great win for you guys. See you next week or the week after.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:05 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

I'm not surprised given: A) your record against us(Is it 47 wins in a row now?) and B) We'll likely be missing Fusitua, Handley, Newman, Oledzki, Gannon, Martin, Holroyd and Thompson. Let's face it, if Saints can't see us off you're not the team I thought you were. The huge bright side for Leeds fans is that Smith keeps getting the wins despite all this, which seems miraculous when you consider the last few years. Re your point on the quality of the game - I thought it started quite high and detiorated as the home side dragged it towards the gutter. Not really our fault though.

100% agree that the game was dragged down by Catalans (who have been an undisciplined rabble most times we’ve played them in the past couple of years) and that Leeds have had a brilliant end to the season.

I just struggle to see them going any further but this is sport - you never know.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:11 am  

The media (Sky) have tried to turn Tomkins into a respectable player over the years but he showed his true colours last night.

Appalling behaviour from Catalans IMO - coach McNamara evidently still likes to resort to 1990s style thuggery, Tomkins, various players, and even the supporters throwing missiles and multiple shots of kids giving v signs on and off the pitch (I guess they are just copying the antics of Tomkins).

Seriously don't get McNamara's longevity as a coach after he ran the Bulls into the ground with crap signings... But that's for another discussion. One CC and GF appearance isn't exactly a great return for the years he's spent at top clubs in SL.

Re: SL PO E | Catalan Dragons (A) : Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:26 am  

Was great to see McIlorum losing it last night against Bentley.

Takes me back to Magic 8 years ago when in almost identical circumstances he lost it with Peacock.

In a great bit of sh1thousery, sky decided to show that game straight after last night, top effort lads. Great viewing.