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| Have missed those things
Told you its the robbie factor he's been back 2 weeks and we have played to great games vs wigan and hull its looking bright me thinks, there may be some problems we are unaware about but aslong as they don't interfere with the club as a whole let us all try and crack on together.
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| There were mistakes and a lack of direction at times but the fight was there and that's what I want to see.
Manny MOM definitely. On the field for about 60 minutes and still up for it at the end.
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| Yep, that's what I was talking about on ME's ridiculous thread. Those lads is who I go to support, and tonight, they repaid me handsomely.
It was one of those nights when you just had to be there. Just watched the replay on Sky and Eddie was right, it harked back to the good old days.
Special mention to the crowd, very vocal in getting behind the team when they needed a lift. And what ultimately won it for us, apart from the sheer electricity that Sammut alone can provide, was that magnificent goal line defence in the back to back sets. Awesome. Just awesome.
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| All the above.
Brilliant effort from the lads after a run of defeats. Sammut is different class.
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| I hope Ben Evans gets the credit he deserved, nothing flash but did a heap of work in the middle.
You would think that playing prop at just 20yo he should develop into a really good forward.
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| Great performance by most. When Jarrod and Stranger came on it was like watching a different team. Disco is either past it, carrying a knock or too old. Yes he scored, but apart from that he was bobbings
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| Great to see a win and how important it was to the players, shame about the knocks to Bateman and Olbison hopefuly the two week rest is long enough to sort them out. Fantastic team spirit roll on the next match.
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| Quote ="The Eclipse"I hope Ben Evans gets the credit he deserved, nothing flash but did a heap of work in the middle.
You would think that playing prop at just 20yo he should develop into a really good forward.'"
That was the first match that I really thought Ben Evans showed that he could be a very good forward. Previously he's done bits and pieces but yesterday he was consistently good. Thought Scruton showed up really well again and the hit on O'Meley was a joy to watch.
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| Wonderful show from the pack. We've had times when we've defended as well but not for such sustained periods as we did last night - so much for the rubbish about the owners, coaching staff and players being in some kind of civil war, yeah it [ireally[/i stood out last night...
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| When Sammut and L'Estrange came on the game changed. L'Estrange's pace from dummy-half and Sammut's flair helped us get the upper hand. Sammut's step and fend for Diskin's try was superb.
Also, mentions to Gale, whose kicking game was top class, and Manuokafoa and Scruton, who both stood up the Hull pack, defended well, and made good meters.
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| Scruton, Nas, Carvell and Sidlow. Not a bad set of props for next seaon. Just need to keep them all fit now!
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| Quote ="BullCharge"...
Also, mentions to Gale, whose kicking game was top class, ...'"
I thought that was one of the big differences to recent games (home vs Widnes especially) that the game management was much improved. We frequently ended our sets with a good kick and Hull starting near their own line.
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| Another real gutsy effort but this time we managed to hold on and finish the game strongly. I admit I was a little nervous after we spilled possession twice on their line at crucial times but thankfully it wasn't costly. The two 40/20's were real game turners for me and really took the game away from Hull. Forwards were magnificent and gave the likes of Sammut and Gale some space to create.
Given ourselves an outside chance of the play offs but still a huge ask to win probably 4 out of 5 but anything is possible. No more injuries though please!
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| Quote ="Bully_Boxer"Another real gutsy effort but this time we managed to hold on and finish the game strongly. I admit I was a little nervous after we spilled possession twice on their line at crucial times but thankfully it wasn't costly. The two 40/20's were real game turners for me and really took the game away from Hull. Forwards were magnificent and gave the likes of Sammut and Gale some space to create.
Given ourselves an outside chance of the play offs but still a huge ask to win probably 4 out of 5 but anything is possible. No more injuries though please!'"
If other results go our way, we can lose against Catalans and Hudds and still make it.
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| Quote ="Nothus"If other results go our way, we can lose against Catalans and Hudds and still make it.'"
I think Catalan are beatable at the moment, particularly at Odsal. I'm more worried about whether we can go to Wakefield and Castleford and win. Those away games are often very tough places to get a result.
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| Quote ="Bully_Boxer"I think Catalan are beatable at the moment, particularly at Odsal. I'm more worried about whether we can go to Wakefield and Castleford and win. Those away games are often very tough places to get a result.'"
I get your point, but surely it's a given that we do our bit, if we were unable, then we'd neither make the 8, nor deserve to. We should rather be relishing those tough and critical games, that really mean something. And I'm sure we are. So I'm not worried whatsoever, I'm looking forward to them greatly. It's not quite z cup final, but the anticipation and the butterflies are similar. Crucial, hard, tense games is what it's all about.
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| Quote ="childofthenorthern"That was the first match that I really thought Ben Evans showed that he could be a very good forward. Previously he's done bits and pieces but yesterday he was consistently good. Thought Scruton showed up really well again and the hit on O'Meley was a joy to watch.'"
TBH Ive thought it for a few weeks, especially when he crashed through against Leeds. He's not the biggest but he's got some strength and aggression and really wants to hurt people, this will stand him in good stead for his career I believe.
Was a cracking game from us last night, the pack really got into Hulls big lads and some some fire in their bellies. I think there is some potential in this side if we can keep them together. I really don't want to be losing Danny Addy, clearly his best position is Loose Forward, he's a dangerous and direct runner and his tackling is good too. Sign him up, 3 years.
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| Sign Addy and Donaldson up for next 3 years. Thought Evans stood up too. Langley had a solid game too.
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| Quote ="Durham Bull"Sign Addy and Donaldson up for next 3 years. Thought Evans stood up too. Langley had a solid game too.'"
Apart from his two dumb offloads he did yeah. As a senior player he needs to be more composed than that. We still need to keep him though.
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| I think it was a great performance from the lads last night. It has been coming for the last few weeks now and it just managed to click on the night, finally! The majority of the team were immense last night, everyone seemed to do their job and did it well
Massive game against Wakey now and hopefully we can get our heads up for it and make a Wakey style surge for the playoffs!
As someone mentioned earlier, the atmosphere was great last night and its sometimes difficult at Odsal to gear ourselves up but we were pretty loud and behind the team for the full 80! We should be like this all the time as it showed how much the lads appreciated it with the team walking around after FT to clap us back...
EDIT : On a side note... I think OK should think about doing more deals on drinks at games in the future... I have never seen as many empty bottles scattered around the terraces as we left We surely made more than usual on the bars which would come in handy! Although I do feel sorry for the cleaners
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| Diskin had a stinker........................
until the last minute
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| It was an excellent performance. They worked really hard for each other in defence, the kicking game was excellent and they stuck to the game plan. Hull seemed to make a lot of metres but most of the time, due to our kicks, they were starting from near their own try line.
Jarrod Sammut is massive for us. We need to sign that guy on a long term deal. He is a great player but also a big character which makes him popular with the fans. He always seems to give 100% as well, like in the 2nd half when Hull were attacking our line and he pounced on a dropped ball to halt their attack. That sort of attitude is infectious and rubs off on the other players. We have missed him and Kearney badly these last few weeks.
I thought Luke Gale had his best game of the season so far. His running and passing was good and his kicks were brilliant. Having him, Sammut, Kearney and Addy on the pitch at the same time made us unpredictable and they all put kicks in at some point. This to me highlights the importance of making sure we retain Addy. Also Donaldson, I was sad to see him left out but now Bateman is injured you'd think he'd be straight back in. Get him signed up and keep a strong squad. They are developing into great players.
Elliot Kear is player of the year for me though. He played another blinder on Friday and has turned into a quality winger. He always looks for work and makes great metres when we're near our own try like, has pace and chases back really well, is excellent when we put up attacking kicks and safe as houses when taking kicks in defence. He supported Purtell brilliantly for his try.
More of the same please Bulls! Think I may go to Wakey in 2 weeks, it could be a cracker. Hate to say it but I hope the Rhinos do us another favour and beat them next week!
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| Quote ="psychostring"It was an excellent performance. They worked really hard for each other in defence, the kicking game was excellent and they stuck to the game plan. Hull seemed to make a lot of metres but most of the time, due to our kicks, they were starting from near their own try line.
Jarrod Sammut is massive for us. We need to sign that guy on a long term deal. He is a great player but also a big character which makes him popular with the fans. He always seems to give 100% as well, like in the 2nd half when Hull were attacking our line and he pounced on a dropped ball to halt their attack. That sort of attitude is infectious and rubs off on the other players. We have missed him and Kearney badly these last few weeks.
I thought Luke Gale had his best game of the season so far. His running and passing was good and his kicks were brilliant. Having him, Sammut, Kearney and Addy on the pitch at the same time made us unpredictable and they all put kicks in at some point. This to me highlights the importance of making sure we retain Addy. Also Donaldson, I was sad to see him left out but now Bateman is injured you'd think he'd be straight back in. Get him signed up and keep a strong squad. They are developing into great players.
Elliot Kear is player of the year for me though. He played another blinder on Friday and has turned into a quality winger. He always looks for work and makes great metres when we're near our own try like, has pace and chases back really well, is excellent when we put up attacking kicks and safe as houses when taking kicks in defence. He supported Purtell brilliantly for his try.
More of the same please Bulls! Think I may go to Wakey in 2 weeks, it could be a cracker. Hate to say it but I hope the Rhinos do us another favour and beat them next week!'"
Agree about Kear.
The first few games of this season I didn't think he offered much, but he's shown us now just how good he is. I'm looking forward to see him get even better too.
Long term deals for Sammut, Kear, Addy and Donno would keep me happy!
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| If Langley is going then it seems silly to let Addy and Donno go too. Playing Addy at 13 will give is another option. I can't remember the last time we had good attacking/kicking options at 1,6,7, and 13.
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| Thanks for a great game and absolutely loved the execution in the last few minutes.
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