Yeah I'm in the same boat and not expecting too much in terms of a result but I am keen to see how Wakeham goes after a full week training in the halves and how Renouf goes.Was kind of confident earlier in the week, but I think Pearce being at a confidence all time high and Foran being out, we won't be able to compete in the halves.
Cogger's improving every game and is really steering the ship at the moment, so I'm confident him going back home he'll step up another level hopefully.Yeah I'm in the same boat and not expecting too much in terms of a result but I am keen to see how Wakeham goes after a full week training in the halves and how Renouf goes.
ThisI never get the obsession people have with halves defence because very few are strong defenders.
All you can ask is they put their body in front and the defenders either side help them.
Every now and then there will be tries scored when someone runs through them but thats the game.
You are spot on regarding the halves role in a team,This
First and foremost a half job is to attack and lead the pack around the field
I agree about Cogger, hopefully he has something to prove and he has been improving.Cogger's improving every game and is really steering the ship at the moment, so I'm confident him going back home he'll step up another level hopefully.
Wakeham I'm still worried about, but he does bring hopefully some life and something different.
I think if we keep our game simple while at the same time taking our chances, we can possibly pull off an upset. The Knights looked good last week even without their stars, which worries me. They're definitely a top 8 side this year.
The issue is when they offer nothing in attack and are suspect in defence.I never get the obsession people have with halves defence because very few are strong defenders.
You are right, but I don't think so in terms of our forwards working hard to help the halves in defence.Agreed, Halves generally are the poorest defenders as they work more on their attack than defence.
We have the forward pack and enough leaders out there to cover Wakeham. We just need him to fire!
Wakenham is supposed to have a good short kicking game, everything has been organized, Dogs by 16.Was kind of confident earlier in the week, but I think Pearce being at a confidence all time high and Foran being out, we won't be able to compete in the halves.
Montoya played very well in the past. sadly he had to do the tackling for Hopoate and ruined his own game. Hes better off not playing outside Hopoate.I feel sorry for anyone who has to try and cover for Montoya and Hopoate in defense.
Ogden should be starting. When Napa was out Ogden done well starting yet pay rewarded him by dropping him to the bench and then back to reserves. Smith can eat metres quickly with his pace but he really hasn't done much to hold down a spot in the 17, yet for whatever reason Pay actually has him starting lol.I still dont understand how Smith can hold down the lock position. would rather have Elliott and then JMK on the bench for Smith.
I’m sure Ogden one week went from starting to reserve grade the next weekReally cannot understand Pay's fixation of having Ogden start, then be benched and then not be named at all. This guy is the goods and really hasn't shown any bad signs. He could be a modern Roy Asotasi if given the chance.
Yeah it’s weird not having to wait till the very last game on Sunday to watch us playBloody hell a Friday night game for once
I havnt checked the teams but pearce and klemmer will be maggot still if theyre playing and if not they'll be understrength
Dogs easy win