Re: LCTV Commentary : Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:05 pm  

Cokey wrote:

Ian i totally agree mate,however,who ever expected us to be competing at the top end of the table at the beginning of the season? But you're right ,we do need to add a few more bodies soon,and see where we can go. This season is about sustaining our place in the championship,and trying to compete for bigger things next season.

Derek,with every post folk keep saying nobody expected us to be challenging for a top 5 spot,after last season,and I was one of those people.

However, since those dark November and December days, we have added Hood,Emmitt, and the Saints lads to our Squad,making it a decent looking Squad, yeah we need a couple more bodies, but take Toronto and Toulouse out of the equation,and the next maybe 8 teams are all on a similar footing.We could benefit from the misfortune of Widnes , but we have to play them 3 times this season.
I forecast a Bulls win on the Prediction Comp, but after looking at both teams 17 players, I really expected a Leigh win.We didn’t score in the second half and got caned about 9 -2 on the penalty count, you can’t score with no ball.

Next week will be the acid test ,with no DRs available, could be a blessing to lose to Sheff.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:21 pm  

charlie caroli wrote:

Derek,with every post folk keep saying nobody expected us to be challenging for a top 5 spot,after last season,and I was one of those people.

However, since those dark November and December days, we have added Hood,Emmitt, and the Saints lads to our Squad,making it a decent looking Squad, yeah we need a couple more bodies, but take Toronto and Toulouse out of the equation,and the next maybe 8 teams are all on a similar footing.We could benefit from the misfortune of Widnes , but we have to play them 3 times this season.
I forecast a Bulls win on the Prediction Comp, but after looking at both teams 17 players, I really expected a Leigh win.We didn’t score in the second half and got caned about 9 -2 on the penalty count, you can’t score with no ball.

Next week will be the acid test ,with no DRs available, could be a blessing to lose to Sheff.

Quite Ian. If we were done 9 - 2 on the penalty count in the 2nd half,then something is just baffling here. We coasted to a 30 - 0 lead last week then the penalties came in abundance and the game went sour(and TBH our discipline has been good so far this season). If we have suddenly just become a terrible indiscipline team all of a sudden,then i'm not condoning or defending it,but i'm scratching mi yed as to why. I'm sure some of the pens are justified,but if there were 20 odd in the game today, summats not reet.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:58 pm  

After an excellent first half, against the strong wind, we completely blew it, in the second half. With the (weather) advantage we hadf, the last thing we needed, was two in the bin, within five minutes. The stream of penalties we conceded, was suicidal and, on the rare occasions we got hold of the ball, we promptly coughed it up again. Two of Bradford's second half tries, came directly as a result of us losing the ball, firstly right on their line, and then 20 metres out. In each case, the player picking up the loose ball, scored.

No complaints - the better team over 80 minutes, were the deserved winners, yet I feel we can beat them.

Finally, could someone please advise me on the ruling about the player lying behind the ptb? We were constantly penalised for it, yet Bradford weren't. I completely fail to see how Adamson could clear the area, when he was out prone! This ruling really needs sorting. That said, we were completely the architects of our own downfall - and Bradford gained in confidence, with the glut of second half possession, and were good value for their win.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:15 pm  

Bradford will not get an easier 40 minutes than that 2nd half, till they play Rochdale at Odsal.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:19 pm  

Don't know who you're number 11 is but very good player carrys the ball well and great offloads

Re: LCTV Commentary : Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:22 am  

kaybenbull wrote:

Don't know who you're number 11 is but very good player carrys the ball well and great offloads

Toby Adamson. Signed him with his brother Luke, from Rochdale. I have also been impressed with him so far. He consistently does 80 minutes, and has probably been our (i.e. excluding D/R) outstanding player, to date.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:21 am  

Vancouver Leyther wrote:

Am I missing something.
I don’t seem to be able to find the button for live LCTV commentary.

Couldn't find it either , VL.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:33 am  

Alan wrote:

After an excellent first half, against the strong wind, we completely blew it, in the second half. With the (weather) advantage we hadf, the last thing we needed, was two in the bin, within five minutes. The stream of penalties we conceded, was suicidal and, on the rare occasions we got hold of the ball, we promptly coughed it up again. Two of Bradford's second half tries, came directly as a result of us losing the ball, firstly right on their line, and then 20 metres out. In each case, the player picking up the loose ball, scored.

No complaints - the better team over 80 minutes, were the deserved winners, yet I feel we can beat them.

Finally, could someone please advise me on the ruling about the player lying behind the ptb? We were constantly penalised for it, yet Bradford weren't. I completely fail to see how Adamson could clear the area, when he was out prone! This ruling really needs sorting. That said, we were completely the architects of our own downfall - and Bradford gained in confidence, with the glut of second half possession, and were good value for their win.

Speed essential 11. The play-the-ball must be performed as quickly as possible. Any player who intentionally delays the bringing of the ball into play shall be penalised.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:55 am  

There appeared to be a lot of subjectivity on the part of the ref. I know there is always a degree of interpretation on the ref's part, but those two clear examples on Sunday. (i.e. the injured Bradford lad pointed out by the Leigh players, and the ref rightly stopped the game. Then Adamson, who was also clearly injured, but penalised when he didn't roll away. He then required lengthy treatment before he could resume.) Like all other decisions, consistency is required.

Re: LCTV Commentary : Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:05 am  

I didn't go on Sunday however, once again we seem to have fallen foul of the officials! No doubt there were some puzzling decisions because Tom Grant always seems to conjure those up!
We have had four completely different teams over the past four years and, four different Coaches however, we still appear to be committing more offences than our opponents!