Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:30 pm  

Magic Superbeetle wrote:

were not doing much to make the breaks either, just seems like natural flair and pace in our back line - once the passes start sticking, well do well

Yeah that's a fair point. Swift was unplayable tonight

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:40 pm  

We should have been 24-12 up at half time, another good pack performance draining the energy out of opposition, Roby and Walmsley candidates for the highest metres again.
Don,t know if Brown rested Percival if so then thats the best way to bring the lad through without too much pressure.

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:40 pm  

I thought Saints lacked concentration at times tonight.

We scored two early trys and then got all cocky and started trying to play razzle dazzle. As a result we started dropping the ball and making errors.

It was noticeable that after the half time team talk once Walmsley had come back on the field, we started playing a structured game again. In doing so we then started taking Hull KR to the cleaners.

It was interesting to see also how they plan to use Masoe eg 10 mins before and after half time and then the last 10 mins of the game. Just a pity the guys is about 2 months away from being fit and so is being carried at present.

Walsh's offensive kicking game was outstanding though.

I was somewhat concerned at the end though to see him go off injured with what looked like an arm injury. Lomax was also limping around the park.

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:50 pm  

Walmsley on = Easy win
Walmsley off = Very worrying

Wheeler awful, Swift great, Walmsley incredible.

Paul Wellens = Joke again

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:51 pm  

Luke Walsh kicking game was the best ive seen tonight. We have a fantastic player on our hands and 2 England internationals in Amor and Walmsley

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:19 pm  

Is it just me who thinks Turner seems to be struggling this season.

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:20 pm  

LFC Saint wrote:

Luke Walsh kicking game was the best ive seen tonight. We have a fantastic player on our hands and 2 England internationals in Amor and Walmsley

Walsh and Wilkin have kicked well all year.

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:32 pm  

roader wrote:

Is it just me who thinks Turner seems to be struggling this season.

He doesn't seem as much of a threat close to the line as last season.

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:35 pm  

St. Rughead wrote:

He doesn't seem as much of a threat close to the line as last season.

I think that's the trouble of going from the only real threat to one of many!

I think he took a bit of a knock to the head against hull and Salford so he's not at 100% - he's still been very good at straightening up and releasing makinson (whose on fire) - the Walsh try vs Salford for example, so I'm sure he'll pick up as we move further into the season!

EDIT: he's still playing better than this time last year!!

Re: St Helens v Hull: game thread : Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:45 pm  

St. Rughead wrote:

He doesn't seem as much of a threat close to the line as last season.

He,s been making more breaks from his own half this season so far, I also think he,s working with Makinson much better and giving his winger more opportunities.
We,ve alo got Walshy with his offensive in the corner kicks for the wingers missing out the centres at times.