Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:01 am  

On 2nd viewing ...
We were unfortunate to have three tries chalked off for "tiny" fingertip touches which would have changed the game. In addition their final try was way forward but not given.
Naiqama, Facebook & Pryce (attacking on the right) where their attacking threat. Though we were easily undone on the left for the Cudjoe try in the first half.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:47 am  

did you see the sky preamble about matt dufty smiffy? thats actually worth a look

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:22 am  

I did & very interesting. He does look as though he switches off a bit. Defence has to be a joint responsibility though as the FB can't be everywhere & he's going to get tied up in the tackle but the main organiser role is key.
He's not made as many long distance runs of late & he could do with one as he looks a bit short of confidence.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:36 am  

stupid quote button isn't working, the numbers thing does bare out, the cudjoe try seemed to be the same thing as what wells pointed out, yes we all blamed matautia or wrench at the game, but they did seem to be outnumbered by about 2 attackers, so there's something in this.

you're right though, he does look like he needs a confidence booster an arm round his shoulder, his attitude and body language stank when harrison didn't offload to him for williams try, everyone else ran through to celebrate, he stood there sulking.

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:57 am  

By all accounts Mr Dufty is not just a glass half-empty kind of fella, for him the glass is completely empty and dirty to boot.

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:01 am  

Yes, Dufty was not a happy bunny when Harrison didn't pass to him.
It's a pity we aren't coming up with better ways to take advantage of the pace we have in the side at the moment through Dufty, Ashton, Wrench and Thewlis. Kick plays can sometimes be a great option, such as the simple but effective one that provided Jai Field's try for Wigan on Friday. A few planned moves like that, not over-used, would give defences a bit more to think about.

[Wanderer]

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:05 am  

Smiffy27 wrote:

We were unfortunate to have three tries chalked off for "tiny" fingertip touches which would have changed the game. In addition their final try was way forward but not given.

Just watched the game and agree on both points. In a non-televised game two of the three no-tries would actually have been given and Huddersfield's final try was definitely off a forward pass.

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:34 am  

Yep. The analysis of Dufty organizing the defensive line was interesting.
A lot of talk about communication (or lack of) but to me there also looks like a lack of urgency.
I know Phil Clarke had his view on Dufty's ability to create tries but he has shown that ability.
I know that other teams have switched positions during games. I think Field and French sometimes swap between wing and FB or SO in game.
Maybe it is worth considering Dufty on the wing and Thewlis at Fullback but with the option to bring Dufty in to a pivot role on some attacking plays. I know that Powell used to switch Shenton and Turner between wing and centre and this is a bit more dlradical

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:58 am  

As for Ashton & Thewlis ,they both show creativity & are good at making space for themselves , Would they be better in a more central position to break down defences? There is talent & toughness in our youngsters.

Re: Today’s game v Giants. : Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:10 am  

Quite simply we want them both to touch the ball more. I'd like Thewlis to get it when he can dummy & he can't do that so much on the wing.