Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Thu May 16, 2019 4:22 pm  

Tbh outs have been the two most entertaining games too. Leigh and Hull KR especially.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Fri May 17, 2019 9:48 am  

Bullseye wrote:

I love autocorrect. HKR will from now on be known as Hillary.

Lock them up?

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sat May 18, 2019 8:51 pm  

What a load of sh*t.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sat May 18, 2019 9:07 pm  

We were not at the races today. Last weeks victory and the Toronto away trip has caught up with us. We looked lethargic and gave away some very silly handling errors. Our discipline was bloody dreadful in the final stages of the game. We also looked clueless when we got anywhere near their line. I felt Halifax were allowed to get away with slowing down the ruck all game which stunted our flow a little bit but we were poor in a lot of areas today.

Another big game against Fev next weekend. Chisholm had a blinder today. Let’s hope he does his usual vanishing trick next week.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sat May 18, 2019 11:49 pm  

I didn’t think we were that bad today. I hope the Leeds win doesn’t give us unrealistic expectations.

Two tough games against Toronto and Leeds May have taken their toll but we still could have won that one.

We started turning the screw in the second half and I was disappointed we didn’t take hold of the game. Lilley forced a drop out and when we should have kicked on, we let the drop out bounce and momentum seemed to change from there.

It’s a given that Murrell will have a good game against us...... but he did look like he was running through treacle when he made that break!

Was Peltier rested? We don’t get as much impact from the bench without him.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sun May 19, 2019 12:06 am  

I thought we played well after last 2 weeks hard game next week don't expect us to win that one but confident we will beat fax in cup

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sun May 19, 2019 6:58 am  

Nothing in the match, but the Fax winning try was a soft one to concede. There had to be a game where we ran out of steam after a tough few weeks. I thought we definitely lacked a bit energy in attack and seemed reliant on kicks to the corner. I think the Oakes/Fogg side looks vulnerable in defence. What has happened to the likes of Gibson?

Bit of pressure on now heading to Fev next week to keep pace with the top 5 chasing teams. It will take a very good performance to win there especially given Chisholm is guaranteed to have a good game.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sun May 19, 2019 7:30 am  

As mentioned. We weren't far off and we had the opportunity to score points in the second half but couldn't find the last play. That terrible pass on the left side and letting the drop goal go near are own 20 killed some momentum's as has been said. We were asserting pressure at that point. I wish we would mix the kicking game up a bit. Try a grubber kick from time to time as we always go high. We don't have to score everytime by plucking it out of the air.

For me the flanks look vulnerable in the air. Neither have gr at catching or positional ability and I'm just waiting for Ethan Ryan and one of the wingers to collide when going for a ball.

Anyway, at 1-1 in the fixtures Vs Fax it certainly sets up the Challenge Cup QF nicely.

Here's hoping we are a bit fresher and well drilled.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sun May 19, 2019 7:50 am  

Agreed with others. Think we just ran out of steam. Mentally just as much as physically. I didn't think we played bad and there was plenty of effort there. I just thought we made some tired choices (Wildie trying to barge over on the last tackle)

Their last try was poor considering we had plenty of time to get set. Crossley making a bad call.

Despite scoring tries, I thought our wingers were poor. Knock-ons and failed to catch high kicks all night. Why he kept kicking high when it didn't work all night god only knows. We grubbered once and got a drop-out.

One to take on the chin. Can't see us winning Fev with them playing well and at home, and them probably smarting from 2 1-point defeats against us. No need to panic. Everyone's capable of beating each other as proved already.

Re: Summer Bash: Halifax : Sun May 19, 2019 11:10 am  

Does anyone know why we were plying in a shirt that had the Coral Challenge Cups sponsors patches on the sleeves rather than Bet Fred Campionship ones?