I suspect that’s why the commentary was so biased. Never mentioned once that Poching played for us first, that was really bad.

Coaches are poker players, what they say and do are different things. I personally believe he just wanted to put out a team that could compete and blood as many youngsters as possible whilst still having the semblance of a team.

You could imagine him picking that team if we were in the midst of a massive injury crisis. Not a bad idea if that was his intention.

Not sure about Covid, seems unlikely Leeds would have none and we would have a dozen? You may be right but doesn’t sound likely to me.

You maybe right just what I heard at the game

Who knows, we do seem to suffer the Covid curse more than most.

Is that Jacob and Miller

Have we announced any more friendlies? I can't remember.

Featherstone, I can actually go to that one.

Leeds produce their own player interviews and features after each game and had it been held at Wakefield I'm sure theyd have done the same, nothing to do with any rights. Why Wakefield couldn't carry out and publish their own post game coverage I don't know but it speaks volumes.

Halifax away as well

Oh wonderful Leeds

speaks volumes about you and explains why everyone seems to hate Leeds as the song suggests

The issue was the match itself more than the interviews, why would Trinity fans want to hear what Leeds players think.

Leeds paid for the our league production so it has everything to do with the rights, or it certainly does in the real world.

Grix testimonial, don’t think Wallo will be going to that one

The comment made was 'since' the game and in reference to player and coach interviews, there are no highlights of the actual game available. Again what's stopping Wakefield recording their own post game reactions.

nothing to do with the coverage of the game

Nothing is stopping them.
They are on Trinity TV.

Good to hear. The post from Dunkirk Spirit suggested there aren't any.

Coaches rundown is on there.
We are admittedly not as quick as Leeds but on much smaller resources we don't do badly...... Though the point is well made by Dunk. I'd like to see more.

Highlights of the game has nothing to do with the game, interesting take on what he said. Seriously let it go, you won, happy days.

That’s true PT, comments from WP, on trinity tv, but it’s only to a captive audience, whereas the Leeds YouTube videos are available to a worldwide audience. This is the point I was trying to make. I know there is plenty of Trinity material available on YTube, but immediate posts game interviews needs to be available, particularly when we win

MC addressed this in his podcast thing.
Leeds can afford to do some free publicity but Trinity TV is a key revenue stream for us.
If we make everything free on YouTube, why would anyone buy the Trinity TV subscription?

Quote ="PopTart"Have we announced any more friendlies? I can't remember.'" Trinity to face Halifax in Scott Grix Testimonial match Wakefield Trinity will travel to The Shay to face Halifax Panthers on Sunday 16th January. The friendly has been arranged for Scott Grix’s testimonial. Grix, who has recently retired from playing with Halifax to take up an Assistant Coach role, was awarded a testimonial year by the RFL for his services and dedication to the sport over the years, and will bring the curtain down on a fundraising year with a special match against one of his former clubs, Wakefield Trinity. The game will take place at The Shay Stadium on Sunday 16th January with a 3pm kick off and Trinity fans can purchase tickets for the game by heading to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hal ... lfc/620479. Please note ticket prices increase by £5 on gameday. With friendlies already locked in against Leeds and Featherstone, the clash against Fax will be another opportunity to watch the 2022 squad as they prepare for the new Betfred Super League season. Fax’s team could include former Trinity men Joe Arundel, Kyle Wood, Adam Tangata and Titus Gwaze.

Quote ="PopTart"Have we announced any more friendlies? I can't remember.'" Trinity to face Halifax in Scott Grix Testimonial match Wakefield Trinity will travel to The Shay to face Halifax Panthers on Sunday 16th January. The friendly has been arranged for Scott Grix’s testimonial. Grix, who has recently retired from playing with Halifax to take up an Assistant Coach role, was awarded a testimonial year by the RFL for his services and dedication to the sport over the years, and will bring the curtain down on a fundraising year with a special match against one of his former clubs, Wakefield Trinity. The game will take place at The Shay Stadium on Sunday 16th January with a 3pm kick off and Trinity fans can purchase tickets for the game by heading to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hal ... lfc/620479. Please note ticket prices increase by £5 on gameday. With friendlies already locked in against Leeds and Featherstone, the clash against Fax will be another opportunity to watch the 2022 squad as they prepare for the new Betfred Super League season. Fax’s team could include former Trinity men Joe Arundel, Kyle Wood, Adam Tangata and Titus Gwaze.

I heard that both Eseh and Windrow were due to play but both picked up knocks in training and that 5 others were absent due to Covid protocols ??

Thanks

I'll be giving that one a miss.

Some really pleasing performances and some interest points to come out if it.

We look like we will be playing a much more expansive style with the lads given free range to play with their eyes up.

Tough to judge where the pack is as they were up against one of the top packs in the league I suspect next year.

A little bit clunky but that’s to be expected.

The young edges went well and look like very athletic outside backs could probably do with bulking up but that will come with time and patience.

Regards the trialing players, Minns I thought went ok showed potential and probably did enough to maybe justify a deal.

Davetanivalu I think is an interesting one and it is all about how we manage him and if we are willing to take a risk in him given his status as an overseas player and our finances. To me he showed some real potential despite the couple of errors he came up with. Very solid build and genuine acceleration but also very green, again as you’d expect.

He’d start the season as 4th choice winger but I feel with game time he could go very well, can we afford to give him the time though?

Also nice to see our captain for the day carrying on from where he left off last season with some big hits and bell ringers .You can really see what a few years and some muscle mass does to the players as regards resilience , as leeds were certainly putting it about, especially Tetevano ,who I predict will spend plenty of time on the side lines if he doesn’t get his tackling technique sorted pronto.Our young lads whilst never taking a backwards step in the game and showing up really well , need protecting imo and drip feeding into games when and if they get their chance ,as it’s a huge step up from the under 19s to first team in physicality of the game . People are moaning about our squad even before a ball is kicked ,well from where I’m sat poaching has assembled a good squad with plenty of depth and after watching against Leeds especially in the first half went toe to toe with a far superior and stronger squad , and held their own . I’m full of confidence for the up coming season knowing who we have as regular 1-17 alongside a very good mix of youth and fringe players ,Bring it on .