Doesn't offer enough in attack for me. How long is Moors out for?gateman wrote:we are going to miss Jesse I am wondering if Oliver Holmes will be ready to come back ??
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I suppose it boils down to a matter of opinions mate I rate Oliver with Jesse having to leave we need body's back it would be good news if goth Moors and Holmes were fit I cant see Foster being ready anytime soon
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Sorry should have checked my facts!!Sharlotiger wrote:Saints were missing Roby, Thompson , Percival and LMS so as many starters as Cas had missing at Leeds.Tamworth Tiger wrote:Yes but they were only missing Roby , not Gale plus half the first team squad too!
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I think your Normanton link gets the better of you here. I'm also from Normy and went to Freston at the same time as him but I think where he can be solid in defence he just doesn't have enough outwide to make us a threat like Meeks and Jesse.gateman wrote:I suppose it boils down to a matter of opinions mate I rate Oliver with Jesse having to leave we need body's back it would be good news if goth Moors and Holmes were fit I cant see Foster being ready anytime soon
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They're also constantly offside. Especially that young Matty Lees who seems to always fly out of the line looking for big hits.gateman wrote:having watched Saints a number of times their defence is top draw coming in a solid wall and no one coming out of the line, a kick just behind this line could make them think, when we had Alan Hardisty playing against this type of defence he used to exploit it to the full
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I will go along with you with Meeks and Jesse being our preferred 2nd row both have been on top of their games in recent weeks, but we need a replacement for Jesse so its no bad shout to have an England Knights player to stand in
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Saints are very, very organised in defence so the only way to attack is to play off the cuff, such as off loads at every opportunity and chip kicks to make them wonder what’s going to happen next and upset their d formation.
But energy is also key. Allowing them to control the ruck is a recipe for disaster. Cas players need to struggle to get to their feet when tackled, so the ref sees that Sts are trying to slow down the play of the ball.
Overall we may as well try something different as our normal game as our previous efforts have been remarkably unsuccessful!
But energy is also key. Allowing them to control the ruck is a recipe for disaster. Cas players need to struggle to get to their feet when tackled, so the ref sees that Sts are trying to slow down the play of the ball.
Overall we may as well try something different as our normal game as our previous efforts have been remarkably unsuccessful!
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Problem is that playing off the cuff against saints is lethal.orrsome wrote:Saints are very, very organised in defence so the only way to attack is to play off the cuff, such as off loads at every opportunity and chip kicks to make them wonder what’s going to happen next and upset their d formation.
But energy is also key. Allowing them to control the ruck is a recipe for disaster. Cas players need to struggle to get to their feet when tackled, so the ref sees that Sts are trying to slow down the play of the ball.
Overall we may as well try something different as our normal game as our previous efforts have been remarkably unsuccessful!
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I don’t see the harm in trying something different though as we’ve been beaten by them for several seasons now.Dez wrote:Problem is that playing off the cuff against saints is lethal.orrsome wrote:Saints are very, very organised in defence so the only way to attack is to play off the cuff, such as off loads at every opportunity and chip kicks to make them wonder what’s going to happen next and upset their d formation.
But energy is also key. Allowing them to control the ruck is a recipe for disaster. Cas players need to struggle to get to their feet when tackled, so the ref sees that Sts are trying to slow down the play of the ball.
Overall we may as well try something different as our normal game as our previous efforts have been remarkably unsuccessful!
No side likes having to attempt tackle after tackle when the other team is off-loading as its very tiring. If we get beaten, at least we will have tried something different, rather than our usual game that never gets results anyway.
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From watching Saints games on Sky this year, Salford looked like the first team to really take it to Saints this year. They threw the ball around and had a game plan. If you play Saints at their own game and play rugby, they struggle. They want teams to go down the middle against their big pack, they will win pretty much every time. Think it's time we went for it Sunday and get the ball wide.
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Whilst voiding a straightforward battle in the pack is my preferred option, this has to be on the back of dominating them when they have the ball. If we put Warmsley, Amor and Thompson (if fit) on their backsides it will knock their confidence to play a more expansive game that is usually built on the back of their go forward.
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Robert hicks is the ref.
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only way you going to beat saints is a excellent kicking game good field position . Got to make sure they keep receiving the ball deep in there own half .That also means not dropping ball in are own half or giving cheap penalty's mr millner giving them good field position because nearly most times they get in are twenty there going to score. think we could grind a low scoring game win out, but if it turns into a free flowing shoot out we will get hammered again by them. The wide pitch at anfield is a concern against saints,heritage1926 wrote:From watching Saints games on Sky this year, Salford looked like the first team to really take it to Saints this year. They threw the ball around and had a game plan. If you play Saints at their own game and play rugby, they struggle. They want teams to go down the middle against their big pack, they will win pretty much every time. Think it's time we went for it Sunday and get the ball wide.
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Most of us are expecting the worse and hoping for the best, we have been in this position over the years a number of times and come out of the ground with a smile on our faces here is hoping on Sunday it will be the same , COME ON YE FORD
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Whens squad announced for Sunday
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Tomorrow around dinner time.
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Clarkson and smith available, Massey a doubt according to Daryl Powell.
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If true then Clarkson and Smith straight in for Massey and Jesse. Everyone else stays in from Leeds game.old cas lass wrote:Clarkson and smith available, Massey a doubt according to Daryl Powell.
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First time at Anfield and decided on the cheaper tickets as there is 4 of us going, we are in the anfield road end lower, are we going to get wet if it rains? Tigers shop assured me this was where majority of Cas fans will be when I purchased my tickets.
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Been told Mitch Clark isn’t playing
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