Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:24 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Well they need to justify selection then..

Also need to remember the Hurrell factor, if he's allowed to have good game they'll probably win.

Last year we won both games, not sure who our centres were.

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:29 pm  

ccs wrote:

Also need to remember the Hurrell factor, if he's allowed to have good game they'll probably win.

Last year we won both games, not sure who our centres were.

I seem to remember Carlos looking after Hurrell pretty well at home last season

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:46 pm  

ccs wrote:

Also need to remember the Hurrell factor, if he's allowed to have good game they'll probably win.

Last year we won both games, not sure who our centres were.

Certainly. As WIZEB points out, Leeds are favourites at a ground that's been a truly disastrous venue for us over the last decade or so.

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:06 pm  

Sebasteeno wrote:

Connor Griffin centres, Carlos im sorry but back up. Wings Fonua and Naulago, Swift & Faraimo back up, Kelly and Sneyd Halfs - thats your back line

I cannot see Connor as a regular centre (although I think it is his best position)
Any injury to Kelly or Sneyd (which is usually quite often) and Connor will cover. So Connor on the bench imho and probably the same for Griffin

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:16 pm  

See the usual suspects getting the excuses in for a defeat already. Think we’ll do a job on a pretty mediocre Leeds team, us by 12

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:22 pm  

For me , Connor has to be in the 13 , kelly 6 . Best in the league in that position. Wigan top , hull top 3 !

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:40 pm  

Bombed Out wrote:

Kelly definitely best 6 we have. It's nice to have quality throughout the back line, nice headache selection have.
For me Connor is a starting centre, too good to leave out.

Its a big headache for Radford but what i dont like is trying to find a starting position for Connor and giving him the 6 shirt when we have in Kelly one of the best halfs in Super league.
Fonua is a beast at centre and will play and to be honest on present form both Tuimavave and Griffin are ahead of Connor for the other centre position.
it would have been even harder if Swift had played some pre season games because Radford would no doubt have played Swift in front of Faraimo.
I just wonder if there is a slight doubt with Shaul that he could play Connor then at full back.
I would go Ratu,Fonua,Tuimavave (for his defence) Faraimo with Josh Griffin on the bench to cover front row and backs.
It wouldnt surprise me to see Radford bottle it and start Connor at 6 with Albo on the bench which really doesnt help either player.

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:29 pm  

bonaire wrote:

It wouldnt surprise me to see Radford bottle it and start Connor at 6 with Albo on the bench which really doesnt help either player.

Don't think that is bottling it, in fact it may turn out to be the best policy.
Kelly fit and on form is our best player but no way can he maintain that all season playing 80 minutes. He plays very physical for a half back both attack and defence, is not so young any more and it takes its tole. He needs managing - what's the point him being great for 3 weeks then struggling for a while after or being injured.
So think it would work well to take him out of firing line first 20-30 mins and then unleash him. Worked great last year on the two occasions we did it.

Then gives option of moving Connor to centre or Griffin to do a spell at second row. Both our second rowers do big minutes so might be wasteful to have a second row on the bench. So having Griffin when needed to give them a break seems good.

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:53 pm  

Most importantly let’s see where we are at the 9 game point
Tells us all we need to know

Re: So...... 2020 B&W predictions : Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:43 am  

Tarquin Fuego wrote:

Most importantly let’s see where we are at the 9 game point
Tells us all we need to know

The barometer.