How did McDonnell do? Seemed lively in attack but what was his defence like?
How did McDonnell do? Seemed lively in attack but what was his defence like?
Forwards win games. The backs decide by how much.
Season ticket renewed, fifth year at Saints 2017. Beer at The George time.
Very positive start. New club, new players, two tries. Can't ask for much more at this stage.
I was for along time a fan of LMS but his powderpuff performances in games where the going gets tough really annoy me as does his poor ball control and habit of giving away silly penalties (this does seem to have improved a bit). I thought he did ok last night on the back of massive efforts from Soliola, Mosoe, Amor and Walmsley , although I suspect when we come up against a tough pack he will again be shown up for the flat track bully he is.
I thought it was a good performance from Saints overall. Standouts for me were Percival, Flannagan, Makinson again, Turner( apart from his kicking which want the best), Walmsley,Amor and LMS( apart from the knock-ons, but you cant knock him for effort, a big improvement). I thought Mcdonnell showed a lot of promise. I watched him closely and he reads the game really well and puts himself in the right position. His fielding of Wakefields kicks was good despite him not having any game time lately. I liked him and hes gonna get better. Silly mistake of the night went to Turner for his really daft knock on when under zero pressure, at this level we cant keep handing possession to the opposition like that. Credit to Brown for finding a new way for the team to play. I enjoyed the game and our defence was improved.
Tommy caught the ball in the air with both feet off the ground.I thought the decision was right.
Generally I thought we were ok and the pack was solid.I was concerned though with us going to sleep for the last 12 mins of the first half.We just didn't all of a sudden move up in defence and handed the initiative right back to Wakey.
Learned comment from The Don
I think your being a little harsh on Turner there, yes I agree it was an error, but no more than that. I thought the Makinson mistake from a re-start was far worse, especially as it put Wakefield on the attack on our 10m line. But as is said many times, it's all about opinions. We have quite a few people mentioning LMS in the MOM stats, whereas I find that strange, especially as so few have mentioned Josh Jones, who scored 2 very good tries, tackled well and took the ball in well also. But a win is a win, and considering the need to play so many out of position and the loss of the use of one sub, I was very pleased with the performance and result.
This was the first game I have missed all season and I am so glad we got the two points. Thanks to the posters for giving a decent overview of the game. I am gutted for Gary but if it was my money I would call time on him now. Nice to see Flash went well at nine, maybe gives the option of Robes at six. Would he be less of a six than Scully or Faz?
I'm hoping Hohaia will be back for Leeds if so what do we reckon ? McDonnell 1, Lance 6, Wello 7 with Turner back at centre?. Should we consider giving Roby a break during a match say a 15 minute spell with Flash at hooker,I don't know just a thought? NB may even keep Turner in the middle with this system that seems to have three play makers with Lance taking Wheeler's spot.
I have said it before away to Leeds put Robes stand off and Flanners at nine.
The commentator on WISH FM mentioned that Hohaia will be available for the Leeds game, hopefully that is the case. I'd have McDonnell at fb, Hohaia and Wello 6 and 7 then try turner at 13, if it doesn't work then put him back in the centres and move Jones to the back.
It's been 31 years, since 1974, we last won a major (trophy and) Andrew Johns and Natty (Nathan Wood), our two oldest players were born in 1974 so it's a little bit spooky,
There is a common trait in teams at this point in the season that they seem to sit back and wait for somebody to win the game for them. And we had too many of our players waiting for someone to win the game.
"interfacing at the ruck"
"winning the go-forward"
"i thought we won the collision"