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| This thread is getting awfully close to
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| I'd be tempted to rest a couple and obviously not risk the others and go with something like this
Wynne
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| Hodgson has said he'll not make changes for the sake of it and only based on who isn't avaiable.
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| [list=[/list Quote ="ComeOnYouUll"Hodgson has said he'll not make changes for the sake of it and only based on who isn't avaiable.'"
I expected that, cant blame him, keep the run going and confidence
I do think Faraimo should play though.
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| Yesterday's metres
Josh Griffin 217m
Carlos Tuimavave 196m
Adam Swift 190m
Joe Cator 170m
Scott Taylor 154m
Mahe Fonua 117m
Manu Ma’u 98m
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| Quote ="Mrs Barista"Yesterday's metres
Josh Griffin 217m
Carlos Tuimavave 196m
Adam Swift 190m
Joe Cator 170m
Scott Taylor 154m
Mahe Fonua 117m
Manu Ma’u 98m'"
Josh Griffin absolutely smashing it at centre. 217 metres, 28 tackles (just one missed), 21 carries and a try.
Adam Swift fully justifying his place too: 190 metres, 1 try assist, 2 tackle busts, 18 carries, 11 metre average gain.
Tuimavave and Griffin are third and fourth highest metre makers respectively in Super League at present.
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| Great to see Taylor back to his best. Shrewd coaching by Hodgson starting him from the bench. Also like the way like the way he's using Lane through the middle to add more pace and agility to compliment the big men.
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| I did more metres than Mau getting
Up and down to the beer fridge watching the game
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| Quote ="ComeOnYouUll"Josh Griffin absolutely smashing it at centre. 217 metres, 28 tackles (just one missed), 21 carries and a try.
Adam Swift fully justifying his place too: 190 metres, 1 try assist, 2 tackle busts, 18 carries, 11 metre average gain.
Tuimavave and Griffin are third and fourth highest metre makers respectively in Super League at present.'"
Plus 2 trysavers from Swift when the game was already won. That was the most pleasing thing for me, that they never switched off like in the past
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| Wish every side had a Kev Brown for Connor to exploit. We’d walk the league!
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| Quote ="Tarquin Fuego"I did more metres than Mau getting
Up and down to the beer fridge watching the game'"
I hope we see more from Mau this season.
At the moment he is not living up to expectations
Did the hype get to us fans or are we expecting too much?
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| Quote ="Marcus's Bicycle"Great to see Taylor back to his best. Shrewd coaching by Hodgson starting him from the bench. Also like the way like the way he's using Lane through the middle to add more pace and agility to compliment the big men.'"
150m+off the bench is some going.
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| I guess it's so far so good, context being we've played last year's 7th and 9th.
Positives have been the energy and attitude of the group, the impact of the pack and the way 1,6 and 7 have started. Negatives are that we've maybe lost 6 & 7, hopefully not for long.
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| Quote ="Mrs Barista"I guess it's so far so good, context being we've played last year's 7th and 9th.
Positives have been the energy and attitude of the group, the impact of the pack and the way 1,6 and 7 have started. Negatives are that we've maybe lost 6 & 7, hopefully not for long.'"
Indeed it is so far so good but certainly shown enough sign of promise.
With regards to losing 6 & 7, BH said Sneyd was just a dead leg nothing serious & I’ve read that Reynolds has said he should be ok for Warrington. So hopefully both with a couple of weeks before the Warrington game will be fit.
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| Quote ="Mrs Barista"I guess it's so far so good, context being we've played last year's 7th and 9th.
Positives have been the energy and attitude of the group, the impact of the pack and the way 1,6 and 7 have started. Negatives are that we've maybe lost 6 & 7, hopefully not for long.'"
Context. We didn't beat Salford last season but at last comfortably beat them yesterday.
So many positives to enjoy and even out of your so called negatives you could find a positive.
Season gone before we would have collapsed but yesterday had the ability and confidence to stick to the game plan and play without any disruption.
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| First time we've kept the opposition scoreless by half time in successive games for five years.
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| Quote ="ComeOnYouUll"First time we've kept the opposition scoreless by half time in successive games for five years.'"
Good stat, one negative I think of, is that in both game the opposition have been down 12 men for 10 minutes, in that period we haven't scored a try.
Overall you have to be happy, I still think there is improvement in us as a team and individuals, which I still think we need to challenge for trophies this year.
Still a lot rides on injuries.
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| Quote ="Dave K."Good stat, one negative I think of, is that in both game the opposition have been down 12 men for 10 minutes, in that period we haven't scored a try.
Overall you have to be happy, I still think there is improvement in us as a team and individuals, which I still think we need to challenge for trophies this year.
Still a lot rides on injuries.'"
Injuries affect every squad but we saw against Salford the ability to stick to the system and game plan regardless of the personnel.
Pundits and fans alike can see the difference the players also speak of and although we didn't score when the opposition were down to 12 that could again be seen as a positive. The fact we remained calm and patient instead of forcing plays expecting to score could be part of the process.
I think the appointment of Hodgson has been an astute signing by AP and hopefully will improve the club culture going forward in regards to the development of players and staff.
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| Quote ="Mrs Barista"https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/salford-red-devils-4-hull-fc-35-new-coach-brett-hodgsons-ideas-are-being-embraced-says-josh-griffin-3189286
Josh Griffin's thoughts so far..'"
Carlos in an interview said pretty much the same thing in regards to defence and culture.
It's great all the staff have bought into it and instead of groups pulling in different directions we now have a collective working together.
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| Quote ="Bombed Out"Injuries affect every squad but we saw against Salford the ability to stick to the system and game plan regardless of the personnel.
Pundits and fans alike can see the difference the players also speak of and although we didn't score when the opposition were down to 12 that could again be seen as a positive. The fact we remained calm and patient instead of forcing plays expecting to score could be part of the process.
I think the appointment of Hodgson has been an astute signing by AP and hopefully will improve the club culture going forward in regards to the development of players and staff.'"
In regards to playing against 12 men previously we would not doubt have tried forcing the plays to score which we’ve seen us do before then start to panic. This time the structures and plays were still in place and there’s a patience that we haven’t seen for so long. I think at the start of the game against Salford we were a little too eager in the first 10 mins then settled down.
What pleased me about both times we played against 12 men’s was that we didn’t go all out to get a score. We were patient waiting for and creating opportunities but more than happy to take gas out of Salford’s tank by making them work by moving them about and having to do a lot of defensive efforts. It’s more about staying in the game and then being clinical when we get or create the opportunity to score.
Let’s be honest how many of us if things had stayed the same as last season coaching wise could honestly say after the first two rounds we’d be leading in terms of pts scored and 2nd in least pts against?
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| Quote ="Mrs Barista"https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/salford-red-devils-4-hull-fc-35-new-coach-brett-hodgsons-ideas-are-being-embraced-says-josh-griffin-3189286
Josh Griffin's thoughts so far..'"
Nicely written article Mrs B enjoyed reading it, we seem a much happier team under BH, it shows on the field as well, a band of brothers almost.
I know a lot of posters are thinking mix the team up for Fev, but personally I would play the strongest available side, it’s knock out, and the obvious is, be in the next round. A possible cup final later, would be a welcoming financial reward for AP.
We’ve started great against two teams who for whatever reasons, didn’t offer much threat or intensity, if that was due to our progression, or their failings, I’m sure upcoming games against the wire for example, will be an indicator of our form, when we are really pressured, can we keep our composure, without losing our heads and system, can we be consistent, up to now we have been excellent.
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| Quote ="Chris71"In regards to playing against 12 men previously we would not doubt have tried forcing the plays to score which we’ve seen us do before then start to panic. This time the structures and plays were still in place and there’s a patience that we haven’t seen for so long. I think at the start of the game against Salford we were a little too eager in the first 10 mins then settled down.
What pleased me about both times we played against 12 men’s was that we didn’t go all out to get a score. We were patient waiting for and creating opportunities but more than happy to take gas out of Salford’s tank by making them work by moving them about and having to do a lot of defensive efforts. It’s more about staying in the game and then being clinical when we get or create the opportunity to score.'"
I'd agree with this. When the opposition have a man in the sin bin, you dont have to score during that period. What is important is that you remember the opposition are having to work harder during that period, so as long as you keep them honest, the rewards will come later in the game. Don't give them cheap possession or give away daft penalties. Kick deep and turn them around. Make their big men do a lot of work. If you score in that period then it's a bonus, but its not the be all and end all.
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| Quote ="Mr. Zucchini Head"I'd agree with this. When the opposition have a man in the sin bin, you dont have to score during that period. What is important is that you remember the opposition are having to work harder during that period, so as long as you keep them honest, the rewards will come later in the game. Don't give them cheap possession or give away daft penalties. Kick deep and turn them around. Make their big men do a lot of work. If you score in that period then it's a bonus, but its not the be all and end all.'"
Turning teams around with a kick in to the in goal and forcing a drop out is something we hardly did previously.We have seen this a lot in the first two matches and long may it continue as draining teams of energy and lack of possession leads to points
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| Quote ="Riderofthepalehorse"Nicely written article Mrs B enjoyed reading it, we seem a much happier team under BH, it shows on the field as well, a band of brothers almost.
I know a lot of posters are thinking mix the team up for Fev, but personally I would play the strongest available side, it’s knock out, and the obvious is, be in the next round. A possible cup final later, would be a welcoming financial reward for AP.
We’ve started great against two teams who for whatever reasons, didn’t offer much threat or intensity, if that was due to our progression, or their failings, I’m sure upcoming games against the wire for example, will be an indicator of our form, when we are really pressured, can we keep our composure, without losing our heads and system, can we be consistent, up to now we have been excellent.'"
This would have been an ideal game to make a couple of changes like bringing in Faraimo and Brown but due to injuries its likely we will see more.
be interesting to see if Hodgson goes with experience at half back or brings in McNamara.
Fev are a good side and have a big pack who will be looking to knock us around a bit so i would go with Carlos and Danny Houghton who are good defenders and bring in Johnstone so we keep Connor at full back.
Think Faraimo will play and Adam Swift given a rest,Scott to centre,Satae and Bowden to start with Taylor,Brown,Fash and Cator on the bench
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