Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:12 pm  

Much improved performance when compared to the final 5 games of the regular season. We really stepped it up a notch today against a decent Sheffield team. Very good attendance as well.

As for next week I'd go with the exact same team, barring any injury issues. Perhaps have Nielsen on the bench instead of Blythe.

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:19 pm  

It was obvious Gaskell would get MOM today for his 3 tries but I though Addy was the main man today. There aren't many scrum halves that tackle and drive the ball in as often as he does.

Purtell was class at times. His role was clearly to give Williams as much ball and space as possible. Some of his short passing and interchanging, especially with Gaskell, was a joy to watch. Do people seriously think that he should be dropped?

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:44 pm  

Not sure which of Purtell or Henry should give way for Neilson, both played well today. Thought Ryan had a great debut. I think if AOB had held into that chance just before half time we'd have scored 60, hope we don't regret it. Next week is massive for both clubs. Whatever score it is hope Brian Smith gets the ovation he deserves from the Bulls fans, who will possibly outnumber the home fans

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:37 pm  

Henry will be dropped.

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:38 am  

Interesting the crowd at Odsal was nearly the Salford and Fax crowds put together - we should get a bonus point for that

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:07 am  

In all probability that was our easiest of the games so I am not getting too carried away. I thought we looked vastly superior to Eagles and ,indeed, to anything we've done recently. There is a lot of experience and sufficient quality to have an impact on the future games and I feel it's very much in our hands. I've never doubted the capability of the forwards and Ryan looks a good addition to that. I'm not completely convinced by the backs yet although that's probably in the centres .....looking forward to seeing what impact Neilson has. We probably had a couple of spare gears yesterday and we will need them. Most importantly we kept at it and didn't rise to the usual provocation. Special mention for Danny Addy who has really impressed me recently ..... are there any position he couldn't play and shine.

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Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:22 am  

Ironically, I thought Henry had his best game I can remember yesterday, but I still suspect he'll be the one to make way for Dane Neilson. Oh what joy to have such problems!

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:40 am  

Henry and Purtell have very different styles. Henry gets the ball and runs like a man on hot coals whereas Purtell has some slick hands and creates space for his winger. It depends what you want out of a centre. I think Purtell is a class above Henry but some people seem to judge players on how hard and fast they run. Nice problem to have indeed but it's also a possibility that they are both better than Nielsen.

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:53 am  

8ULL5HITT4 wrote:

In all probability that was our easiest of the games so I am not getting too carried away.

Absolutely. As far as anyone was concerned, this was a must-win and I am sure that it had been pencilled in as a nailed-on two points.

It was a "hiding to nothing game". Win, and we were expected to, lose and the season could pretty much have been over.

Obviously I did not see the game but the views on here are encouraging. At least I will see us v Wakefield next weekend then I am down for the home game v Salford in a fortnight.

Re: Super 8's: Sheffield (H) : Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:02 am  

Massive game next week and already I'm nervous about it. It's the indicator as to exactly where we are as a team and could be season defining. I'm more nervous about it than any of the finals that I've seen the Bulls play in.