: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:42 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

I also have a feeling that Peacock may not play.

He wont miss chance to knock Fielden about.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:46 pm  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

Pat back on the wing where he belongs and Mathers to FB.....

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:46 pm  

One thing I will be looking at with interest in this game is how heavily involved Richards becomes in the long kicking game. It was the right move by Wigan to take advantage of him being in the fullback position and utilising his kicking skills in open play.

Although there wasn't much finesse or accuracy in Richards' open play kicks against Bradford, at least he got some distance on the thing- something that our halfbacks have struggled with. I hope we continue to utilise him for this, certainly when we're stuck deep in our own half.

Improvements in the kicking game and also far better discipline have been key reasons behind our improvement.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:58 pm  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

This makes it more difficult to only play Webb for part of the game, sending them delving deeper into their reserve backs. No Buderus, no Senior and a rusty Webb. Geddintoum!!

Then again playing their reserves could work in their favour. It did with us.

Lets hope we don't get complacent.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:08 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

One thing I will be looking at with interest in this game is how heavily involved Richards becomes in the long kicking game. It was the right move by Wigan to take advantage of him being in the fullback position and utilising his kicking skills in open play.

Although there wasn't much finesse or accuracy in Richards' open play kicks against Bradford, at least he got some distance on the thing- something that our halfbacks have struggled with. I hope we continue to utilise him for this, certainly when we're stuck deep in our own half.

Improvements in the kicking game and also far better discipline have been key reasons behind our improvement.

Sam Tomkins long kicking game was very good v Bradford - most of them bounced on the ground split between the winger and FB, giving our defence a few extra seconds to chase.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:09 pm  

Then again, Mathers shouldnt be playing.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:10 pm  

Ashton Warrior wrote:

Then again, Mathers shouldnt be playing.

He isn't - 19 man team announced on official site - no changes

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:12 pm  

talulah wrote:

He isn't - 19 man team announced on official site - no changes

Oh, Good
Same as last week for me.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:24 pm  

If your interested the Leeds 19 is:

1 Brent Webb
2 Scott Donald
3 Lee Smith
5 Ryan Hall
6 Danny McGuire
7 Rob Burrow
8 Kylie Leuluai
10 Jamie Peacock
11 Jamie Jones Buchanan
12 Ali Lauitiiti
13 Kevin Sinfield (C)
14 Matt Diskin
16 Ryan Bailey
17 Ian Kirke
18 Carl Ablett
19 Luke Burgess
20 Ashley Gibson
22 Danny Allan
23 Kallum Watkins

Webb is likely to be in the 17.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:51 pm  

MadDogg wrote:

One thing I will be looking at with interest in this game is how heavily involved Richards becomes in the long kicking game. It was the right move by Wigan to take advantage of him being in the fullback position and utilising his kicking skills in open play.

Although there wasn't much finesse or accuracy in Richards' open play kicks against Bradford, at least he got some distance on the thing- something that our halfbacks have struggled with. I hope we continue to utilise him for this, certainly when we're stuck deep in our own half.

Improvements in the kicking game and also far better discipline have been key reasons behind our improvement.

the kicks only good as the chase like they did again st bradford