Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:03 pm  

I like the fact that Agar seems to playing his first choice spine in these pre season games. The attacking cohesion seems to be building.

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:30 am  

Agree. Plus, it's an indication he sees no undue risk in terms of injuries. Not sure gale would have featured quite so strongly were he still on the payroll

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:25 pm  

Frosties. wrote:

Pleased with that performance from the lads. Hopefully the injuries to Holroyd and Smith aren’t too bad. We have another one for next week v Bradford to which I’d expect something like the second half with Prior and Fusitua being saved for Hull FC. As you say above, be surprised if we see Walker in any of the games.

Broadbent
Tindall Briscoe Sutcliffe Edwards
Sinfield Sezer
Oledzki Dwyer Tetevano
Gannon Mellor
O’Connor

Johnson Walters Mustapha Thompson Field Turner Simpson Bentley

V Hull FC..

Myler
Fusitua Newman Briscoe Handley
Austin Sezer
Oledzki Leeming Prior
Martin Mellor
Bentley

Dwyer Sutcliffe Tetevano Thompson Gannon Mustapha Broadbent O’Connor

I think O'Connor and Mustapha are going to play for the Bulls next weekend as its round 1 of Championship.

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:33 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Early days yet, but I like the way Sezer and Austin are popping up on both sides of the field. Will cause the opposition all sorts of problems and not something we've seen a lot of in recent years. Really hoping they can stay fit.

Yes I really liked what I saw from them so far. Sezer's just a high quality player, he could still probably hold a spot in NRL I think. Austin gives you that x-factor, bit of magic on the edges to break a defence down. Myler chimed in really nicely with them too - those three will cause lots of problems. We could do with nailing down that left centre position; one of Sutcliffe, Briscoe or Broadbent needs to make it their own this season because we're not going to get the best out of Sezer until we have the centre / second row combination working well.

To be fair I've said I'm not so convinced about Myler in D as a full back, but against Fev he took one of their big men 1:1 superbly on our line. Thought he played well again.

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:43 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Yes I really liked what I saw from them so far. Sezer's just a high quality player, he could still probably hold a spot in NRL I think. Austin gives you that x-factor, bit of magic on the edges to break a defence down. Myler chimed in really nicely with them too - those three will cause lots of problems. We could do with nailing down that left centre position; one of Sutcliffe, Briscoe or Broadbent needs to make it their own this season because we're not going to get the best out of Sezer until we have the centre / second row combination working well.

To be fair I've said I'm not so convinced about Myler in D as a full back, but against Fev he took one of their big men 1:1 superbly on our line. Thought he played well again.

Left centre is fascinating. I would say Broadbent is already the most potent attacking threat, but I think he'll have to bide his time.

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:03 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

Yes I really liked what I saw from them so far. Sezer's just a high quality player, he could still probably hold a spot in NRL I think. Austin gives you that x-factor, bit of magic on the edges to break a defence down. Myler chimed in really nicely with them too - those three will cause lots of problems. We could do with nailing down that left centre position; one of Sutcliffe, Briscoe or Broadbent needs to make it their own this season because we're not going to get the best out of Sezer until we have the centre / second row combination working well.

To be fair I've said I'm not so convinced about Myler in D as a full back, but against Fev he took one of their big men 1:1 superbly on our line. Thought he played well again.

If Myler wasn't Richie Myler people would talk about him as one of the best full backs in the league.

But people seem to judge players and coaches solely on past ability/achievements.

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:16 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Left centre is fascinating. I would say Broadbent is already the most potent attacking threat, but I think he'll have to bide his time.

Yeah agree, thought Jack showed up pretty well in the two friendlies so far, but he has to get more solid in his D. He gets brushed off on the upper body way too easily sometimes and that's going to hold him back until fixed. Going forward I'd take him over our other options now.

Is there a good centre in a fit Liam Sutcliffe? Grab your popcorn on that one.

Briscoe is strong as an ox but does he have enough finesse?

Most sides attack down their left (I think we might prefer our right this season given the firepower that side).

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:21 pm  

christopher wrote:

If Myler wasn't Richie Myler people would talk about him as one of the best full backs in the league.

But people seem to judge players and coaches solely on past ability/achievements.

Maybe but Myler isn't a full-spectrum FB for me. Chiming into the line there are none better in SL, totally agree and he can be devastating in good ball.

What I'm less convinced with is him as a strike runner and a physical presence.

I think he can look good in a dominant side, but when we're under the pump he offers much less. You could say most players are like that but I dunno, jury is still out for me whether he is the Answer.

Personally I'd like more pace. size and strike from FB, but just because Myler doesn't fit the mould doesn't mean he can't be really effective. Liked the way he's already working with Sezer and Austin - I guess you don't need to be lightning quick if you can beat a man with skill like that.

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:02 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote: Leeds getting frustrated with Jack Walker's foot injury. Unfortunately its not healing properly and its very slow progress. Its becoming a concern for Jack and the coaching staff. Hopefully theres some progress soon to allow him to play in Briscoe's game but from what i heard yesterday it doesnt sound good. Real shame. Not sure where your info is from but it doesn’t seem to be correct? https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... nd-3532539 “ Leeds Rhinos full-back Jack Walker has finally been given the all-clear after a two-year injury nightmare”

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote: Leeds getting frustrated with Jack Walker's foot injury. Unfortunately its not healing properly and its very slow progress. Its becoming a concern for Jack and the coaching staff. Hopefully theres some progress soon to allow him to play in Briscoe's game but from what i heard yesterday it doesnt sound good. Real shame. Not sure where your info is from but it doesn’t seem to be correct? https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... nd-3532539 “ Leeds Rhinos full-back Jack Walker has finally been given the all-clear after a two-year injury nightmare”

Re: Pre Season Fixtures Thread : Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:13 pm  

Dunno Chris do you reckon this is a case of "he would say that wouldn't he?".

He must be desperate to prove his fitness again. Hopefully he just needs gametime and rest time - even if it's healed in theory, playing RL will test it to the limit I guess.

Either that or big Marty will be having a word with his mole in a dark alley around now...