[Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Tigerwood posse » 23 Apr 2022, 09:33

I’m not going to bag our side for last night, I don’t care what anybody says. Saints didn’t field their academy team, these were the 23’s and let’s not kid ourselves, they have the best youngsters in the country, the redvee TV guys on YouTube went through those youngsters and fancied the win, a number of them have been out on loan at championship sides, a few have been picked for the first team already and many are tipped for big futures in the game, they were fresh, had zero pressure and had not played 3 games in 8 days, it was a real potential banana skin, with sky absolutely praying for a saints win all night (sickening), well done to the lads for a thoroughly professional performance, don’t forget, we beat their full strength side last season at their place too, so they can stop crowing about sending kids!!

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Tamworth Tiger » 23 Apr 2022, 09:39

Fantastic post. The factual ones always are.

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Derbyshiretiger » 23 Apr 2022, 09:49

Don't let facts get in the way of the truth though eh?

Excellent post

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Post by Hepworth7 » 23 Apr 2022, 10:33

Derbyshiretiger wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 09:49 Don't let facts get in the way of the truth though eh?

Excellent post
It was indeed and as mentioned earlier in the thread and largely glossed over in commentary that this was far from a full strength Tigers side,they did the job,good enough for me and importantly after Catalan we have players due back and a run of winnable games. Question for me now is do we do a Saints and rest a few for France,some of the lads were looking understandably leggy second half,with the break for the cup semis as well it might be a chance to let some of the lads who have done big minutes have a break,get over those inevitable little niggles and come back fit and firing.

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by MrRugby123 » 23 Apr 2022, 10:35

When will we see Cheyse Blair play? I know he’s 100% fit so Radford must not rate him at all

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by alftupper » 23 Apr 2022, 10:54

MrRugby123 wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 10:35 When will we see Cheyse Blair play? I know he’s 100% fit so Radford must not rate him at all
He’s not the only one

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Post by gateman » 23 Apr 2022, 11:09

a number of our players are getting near the end of their playing days and should be given a rest to recharge a thing we could no afford over the Easter period a big well done to them for giving 110%

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Captain » 23 Apr 2022, 11:40

Let's try and put last night's game into a bit of perspective.

This was NOT the Saints academy side. They were fringe first team players with a mix of SL experience thrown in. We weren't at full strength either (QQ and Claire have played one game between them all season so far for example).

Yes, we should have won. We did win. But those who were saying we should have put 50 past them, this was never going to happen. This was our 4th game in 2 weeks. They were fresh, enthusiastic, they play together every week so were well drilled (remember when our fringe team beat Hull I think it was a few years back in just the same way).

As was said a couple of times in TV - we needed to play well, we needed to be professional, we needed to respect the opposition, we needed to win. We did that.

6 points out of 6 over Easter. I'd take that every time.

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Post by Swagger » 23 Apr 2022, 11:44

gateman wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 11:09 a number of our players are getting near the end of their playing days and should be given a rest to recharge a thing we could no afford over the Easter period a big well done to them for giving 110%
We have 7 day rest before Catalan then have a week off. We should go all for it against Catalan then they have a week off to rest.

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Post by jackknife » 23 Apr 2022, 11:51

MrRugby123 wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 10:35 When will we see Cheyse Blair play? I know he’s 100% fit so Radford must not rate him at all
Thats what back up players are there for, waiting for their chance. Would you pick him n if so who would you swap him for?
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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by casjunction » 23 Apr 2022, 11:53

If IF wanted to reward the efforts of the team.
Send them to Perpignan a day early and bring them back a day later let them recuperate with a bit of sun on their backs.

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Post by Tamworth Tiger » 23 Apr 2022, 13:01

jackknife wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 11:51
MrRugby123 wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 10:35 When will we see Cheyse Blair play? I know he’s 100% fit so Radford must not rate him at all
Thats what back up players are there for, waiting for their chance. Would you pick him n if so who would you swap him for?
I suspect he’s collecting a fair old salary for a back up player

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Post by noxandrattles » 23 Apr 2022, 13:01

casjunction wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 11:53 If IF wanted to reward the efforts of the team.
Send them to Perpignan a day early and bring them back a day later let them recuperate with a bit of sun on their backs.
cant see it happening but all the same a brilliant idea

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Post by Hepworth7 » 23 Apr 2022, 13:43

casjunction wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 11:53 If IF wanted to reward the efforts of the team.
Send them to Perpignan a day early and bring them back a day later let them recuperate with a bit of sun on their backs.
I wonder if that'll work with the wife. :)

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by westerbeast73 » 23 Apr 2022, 13:47

Did anyone else notice last night that after Joe Westerman scored his try there wasnt the usual back slapping and hugging that usually goes on after a try is scored. The only player to tentatively pat his back was Mamo ???

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Fumper27 » 23 Apr 2022, 13:49

Hepworth7 wrote: 22 Apr 2022, 16:37 Got my rose tinted specs from duty free,Cas by 20.
Well played sir 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Just landed back in Blighty to see us 1 point from top 4

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Blackbulltiger » 23 Apr 2022, 13:57

Fumper27 wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 13:49
Hepworth7 wrote: 22 Apr 2022, 16:37 Got my rose tinted specs from duty free,Cas by 20.
Well played sir 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Just landed back in Blighty to see us 1 point from top 4
If You prediction comes pint on me lol teams keeps giving us points lol

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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by tigerfeat » 23 Apr 2022, 14:05

casjunction wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 11:53 If IF wanted to reward the efforts of the team.
Send them to Perpignan a day early and bring them back a day later let them recuperate with a bit of sun on their backs.
I remember when Powell did a similar thing took the players early and came back a day latter as a reward for there efforts and all the players did was moan they were bored and it was too hot on the coach trip lol
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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by Fumper27 » 23 Apr 2022, 14:34

Blackbulltiger wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 13:57
Fumper27 wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 13:49
Hepworth7 wrote: 22 Apr 2022, 16:37 Got my rose tinted specs from duty free,Cas by 20.
Well played sir 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Just landed back in Blighty to see us 1 point from top 4
If You prediction comes pint on me lol teams keeps giving us points lol
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Re: [Match Discussion] St Helens (H)

Post by SuffolkTiger » 23 Apr 2022, 15:14

westerbeast73 wrote: 23 Apr 2022, 13:47 Did anyone else notice last night that after Joe Westerman scored his try there wasnt the usual back slapping and hugging that usually goes on after a try is scored. The only player to tentatively pat his back was Mamo ???
Maybe the squad don’t want to be seen as happy clappers…..?

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