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« Reply #375 on: September 26, 2013, 09:43:27 PM » |
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Game on - last ten minutes should be fun.
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« Reply #376 on: September 26, 2013, 09:48:25 PM » |
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Game over.
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« Reply #377 on: September 26, 2013, 10:15:32 PM » |
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repeat of last years final pls! lol,
enjoyed the game tonight very entertaining.
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« Reply #378 on: September 26, 2013, 10:48:16 PM » |
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repeat of last years final pls! lol,
enjoyed the game tonight very entertaining.
As a 'neutral' it was enjoyable. As a fan of a team that could face the winner of the match in the final, it was interesting to see that neither side really excelled. Lots of mistakes by both sides, and Huddersfield gifted Warrington 18 points by not going for the ball from kicks near their try line. Would definitely fancy Wigan or Leeds' chances against Warrington in the final. Tomorrow will hopefully be a cracking match. |
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« Reply #379 on: September 27, 2013, 11:02:29 AM » |
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Agreed, I think Wigan/Leeds have that extra big game factor that means whoever wins tonight will be favorites for the grand final. Warrington almost threw it away last night and are jittery.
The last few games I have seen Tompkins he has been subdued. Not his world beating self, If we are to beat Wigan tonight this pattern would need to continue. He can destroy teams if on top form. I suspect our defence will be ready to snuff any clean breaks and snuffle out alot of the offensive moves early on like Saints last week.
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« Reply #380 on: September 27, 2013, 12:38:25 PM » |
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Wigan will miss O'Loughlin but I still think they are slight favourites on their own patch.
When we are talking about international selection I find these play-off games more meaningful as the England coach should be looking for players to perform in the bigger high pressure games, rather than scoring 4 tries against Salford for example. My observation was that some of the touted players from Huddersfield went missing last night and didn't really rise to the challenge before them - I'd include Crabtree and Ferres in that category but I do think Brough does bring something to big games, shame he's not available for England.
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« Reply #381 on: September 27, 2013, 02:27:55 PM » |
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Seriously the first time I realised Crabtree was playing was well past the 60th min....
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« Reply #382 on: September 27, 2013, 07:07:50 PM » |
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Seriously the first time I realised Crabtree was playing was well past the 60th min....
He had snazzy boots on. That was all I noticed. Programme on Sky Sports now - Mal Meninga. What a player he was! |
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« Reply #383 on: September 27, 2013, 07:54:28 PM » |
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Wigan will miss O'Loughlin but I still think they are slight favourites on their own patch.
When we are talking about international selection I find these play-off games more meaningful as the England coach should be looking for players to perform in the bigger high pressure games, rather than scoring 4 tries against Salford for example. My observation was that some of the touted players from Huddersfield went missing last night and didn't really rise to the challenge before them - I'd include Crabtree and Ferres in that category but I do think Brough does bring something to big games, shame he's not available for England.
Too close to call for me. Not going to be much in it. O'Loughlin a miss for Wigan, and a big one. Delaney a big miss for Leeds, and is JJB fit enough? Are any of the players fit enough, as they all play with knocks and niggles. "Footballers spend 90 minutes pretending they're injured. Rugby league players spend 80 minutes pretending they're not." |
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« Reply #384 on: September 27, 2013, 08:50:56 PM » |
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Great first half. Wigan look fitter and less tired (as they would be after the week off), and Leeds relying on all their guile and experience to stay in the game.
Wonder if the hard work that Leeds put in during the first 40 minutes will hurt them in the second half, or if they can do what they're good at and pull the results out of nowhere?
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« Reply #385 on: September 27, 2013, 09:07:25 PM » |
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Peacock is an absolute beast. The epitome of man of steel
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« Reply #386 on: September 27, 2013, 09:12:27 PM » |
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Peacock is an absolute beast. The epitome of man of steel
Can't argue with him or O'Loughlin getting it imo. Both proper rugby league players. Was just saying how immense Harrison Hansen has been in this match. Then he makes one mistake, and Leeds score! |
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« Reply #387 on: September 27, 2013, 09:17:21 PM » |
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Yeah but peacock has played virtually every week, unfortunately SOL misses quite a few games.
Leeds took their try really well there
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« Reply #388 on: September 27, 2013, 09:26:51 PM » |
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Yeah but peacock has played virtually every week, unfortunately SOL misses quite a few games.
Leeds took their try really well there
O'Loughlin was pretty much ever-present until his recent injury. |
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« Reply #389 on: September 27, 2013, 09:30:42 PM » |
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Hansen my MOTM so far.
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