Re: Discipline at Leigh : Mon May 25, 2015 9:58 pm  

Leaguefan wrote:

Isn't that what Rovers are doing?

Haven't seen anything yet that proves different.

I never said any different did I?

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 6:50 am  

spegs wrote:

Horrible arrogant club. If they get into Super League (which I doubt), I am looking forward to seeing their fans faces when they finally realise they are not the world beaters they seem to think they are.

You make Worzil Gummidge seem like an intellectual spegs.

A, Bradford are just as likely as Leigh to get into SL & most of us Leigh fans know it.

B, arrogant, yes to a degree & why not ? Were Wigan, Saints, Leeds arrogant in their pomp ? I know the answer, do you ? A certain arrogance is a by product of a team full of confidence & riding high, a team that fears no other.

C, do you not think that "IF" promoted Leigh will not strengthen the squad yet again ? Even you can't be that naive.

D, is your team so dull as ditch water & poorly performing that you feel you just have to get on any Leigh thread & spout your vitriol & Leigh hatred to all ? Get some perspective, your time would be better served supporting & encouraging your own club & fans.

P.S (just to wind you up further)

"Brazil - it's just like watching Brazil"

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 9:19 am  

Isn't that song redundant since Germany tore them a huge new one in their own backyard? Just saying like!

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 11:34 am  

What a poor showing from Featherstone. I can't believe they went out to bully and start fights with the Leigh side. Right from the first tackle, Featherstone showed their disgusting attitude with high tackles, elbows and punches. At opportunity they had they wanted to slow the game down and attempt to fight with the opposition.

I don't know how Leigh managed to hold their nerve and barely respond to such disgusting tactics.

[Bullseye]

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 12:03 pm  

It seems fairly obvious to me that Leigh play to a gameplan that is to get under the skin of the opposition. It works too as often normally disciplined teams fall apart and end up getting players binned or sent off. It happened to the Bulls in game 1 completely as we got distracted from rugby and tried to settle scores and react to things which allowed Leigh to come back and beat us. Sure enough it was no coincidence that we had a number of players in the bin (rightly) who weren’t able to remain disciplined.

When a ref loses control it can easily escalate like it did versus Fev. That's bad for the game.

It’s easier said than done to say “don’t react” to the niggle and verbals but the side that does this will probably end up ending their winning run.

This approach seems to be proving successful for Leigh (so far) but I’m not sure how necessary it is. They have some good players and don’t need all the negative stuff. The patting of opposition players on the head when they make a mistake and the yelling in their faces after they score is getting way OTT and losing them potential friends. They’re not the only club doing it but they’re by far the worst with Sam Barlow and Greg McNally being particular culprits. Why do it? They don’t need to do it.

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 12:07 pm  

Isn't there a protocol available to the RFL to call both Leigh and Featherstone on a charge of "failure to control their players"?

Both captains were warned on a number of occasions about their discipline and failed to correct their behaviour. If the two captains (and by extension, the remaining players and coaching staff) don't take those expectations seriously, then it should be in the RFL's remit to sanction the clubs and reinforce the message of what is and isn't acceptable.

Whether Sunday's farcical game was a result of club cultures or whatever else, a couple of sanctions (for example, a suspended fine) here and there would soon focus a few minds.

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 2:42 pm  

I think Leigh may struggle in SL if that is their only tactic. There are some monster packs in SL and our discipline is to an extent better.

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 3:31 pm  

Disgusting performance of cowardly opportunism from Fev, aided by an inept ref. From the first set they slowed and niggled, causing a fracas when Kay was dragged into touch from that set. Every elbow, high shot, cheap dig, flop etc etc was on full show from them all game

I am delighted with Leigh's ability to ignore it for the most part but it is becoming patently obvious that the brain sharing taking place West of the Pennines has decided upon a particular strategy to offset Leighs free flowing RL that has torn teams apart. Niggle, lie on, creep up and dig at every opportunity - come on refs either officiate this way in the 8's or do something about it

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 3:39 pm  

Vespid_Wire wrote:

I think Leigh may struggle in SL if that is their only tactic. There are some monster packs in SL and our discipline is to an extent better.

Added to that there'll be much bigger crowds than theirs on the back of the refs who will be thus less intimidated. Basically, I don't see these tactics working at a higher level. Then again, Rowley's a smart guy and probably won't even attempt them, should they see his side promoted.

Re: Discipline at Leigh : Tue May 26, 2015 3:59 pm  

I am beginning to wonder how many commenting actually watched the game. Leigh were by no means innocent but Featherstone set there stall out very early on. There was also a hilarious piece of play acting from a Fev player on his own line who tried to pretend he had taken a blow to the head. Several replays later it was clear that no part of anyone came anywhere near his head. It seems everyone has forgotten about the sending off or have tried to turn it the other way in some way trying to justify it. Personally I hope it is a Cumbrian or London side who end our unbeaten run.