Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:44 pm  

We'll take the win but clear improvements required. Poor in the first half, bit of a derby hangover maybe. Much improved after the break although still some defensive frailties.

Really good to see the continued good form of Cam Scott. He's struggled to hold down a place for a few seasons but for me now is a definite first choice.

Cas were terrible, their game against Wakefield is going to be vital. To think some of our supporters wanted Andy Last to get the Hull job. Jesus.

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:53 pm  

According to Smith Carlos was more precautionary & could have come back on. Houghton had some discomfort in his rib are & could have come back on if needed. Nothing said about Savelio.

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:16 pm  

Think some are been overly critical today. 2 points in the bag is all that matters

We obviously had no Tex or McIntosh and had to deal with losing Carlos and houghton early. This obviously had a huge impact. Adding to that Scott going off for 10 for HIA and then losing Dre around 60-65 mins in.

Despite all that we ended up with quite a comprehensive win. We had Dwyer playing about 60 mins, lane in centre for a bit and our middles playing longer minutes.

Hopefully a week off will allow some people to get their bodies right and we can go get a W against the giants

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:17 pm  

Poor quality game but we'd have probably lost that a couple of months ago so progress is progress. Do appreciate though that the weather is bonkers today, hot sun to rain in the blink of an eye, which led to several players losing the ball as they hit the deck.

Showed again that renforcements in the forwards are needed, without Satae having a stormer things would have been very different.

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:19 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

We'll take the win but clear improvements required. Poor in the first half, bit of a derby hangover maybe. Much improved after the break although still some defensive frailties.

Really good to see the continued good form of Cam Scott. He's struggled to hold down a place for a few seasons but for me now is a definite first choice.

Cas were terrible, their game against Wakefield is going to be vital. To think some of our supporters wanted Andy Last to get the Hull job. Jesus.

Tbf to Last he's been lumbered with an old, slow side. That plot sounds familiar

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:25 pm  

UllFC wrote:

Poor quality game but we'd have probably lost that a couple of months ago so progress is progress. Do appreciate though that the weather is bonkers today, hot sun to rain in the blink of an eye, which led to several players losing the ball as they hit the deck.

Showed again that renforcements in the forwards are needed, without Satae having a stormer things would have been very different.

A good post! I’ll take playing poorly and still getting the win. Finding different ways to win is a sign the team is on an upward trajectory I believe.

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:47 pm  

Whatamidoinghere? wrote:

A good post! I’ll take playing poorly and still getting the win. Finding different ways to win is a sign the team is on an upward trajectory I believe.

Our only defeats in June and July were to the top2, and we didnt discrace ourselves in either of those games.

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:04 pm  

bonaire wrote:

two points thats what matters
Cam Scott my MOM today

Never thought Scott would be good enough at this level but I'm glad he's proving me wrong. He's come on leaps and bounds this season.

[Chris71]

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:08 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

bonaire wrote:

two points thats what matters
Cam Scott my MOM today

Never thought Scott would be good enough at this level but I'm glad he's proving me wrong. He's come on leaps and bounds this season.

Thought Scott was excellent today and took both his tries well. With the head bandage and tape he certainly looked a proper old skool rugby player

Re: Castleford at home : Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:09 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

Never thought Scott would be good enough at this level but I'm glad he's proving me wrong. He's come on leaps and bounds this season.

He has reallt kicked on, still think he's a 2nd row not a centre due to lack of pace though.