2019 Super League

[adamkungl]

Leeds NRL recruits haven't help them in the opening rounds.
Lolohea a non-contributor and Hurrell not hitting his straps yet.
Other big names - Myler looks off and Watkins looks lazy. Wayne Bennett will be moving these 2 down the test pecking order if this is their week to week standard.

On paper they're a strong squad but it aint clicking for them right now.

In contrast, Salford seem to be loving life with Jacko Hastings running the show. Salford could well make my prediction look silly if they keep a fit squad. Tough to do in the insanely long SL season but not impossible.

Expansion view - Pity about the London loss but Catalans got their first runs on the board.

Week off for 7 clubs next week with only last years bottom 4 (feat.London instead of Widnes) playing games, and Wigan in the WCC.

 

[Timmah]

R2 results - https://leagueunlimited.com/news/32743-results-2019-betfred-super-league-round-2/

 

[Timmah]

Stupid split round completed the first part this morning AU time - Hull KR beat London, Leeds smashed Salford.

 

[adamkungl]

London and Catalans on TV this week for the expansionists. Hopefully a couple of wins!

 

[Timmah]

London and Catalans on TV this week for the expansionists. Hopefully a couple of wins!

Even better, London at home!

 

[Timmah]

Wakey downed Catalans 22-12 this morning, their first win of the season.

 

[adamkungl]

Catalans as frustrating as ever. Had enough opportunities but stuttering attack and poor discipline made them their own worst enemy.

Tenacious performance by Wakefield, deserved the win. Real good defence and smart on and off the ball.

Is there anything more frustrating than supporting a team that has the talent, is getting themselves right in the game, and continually fluffs it?

 

[Walter sobchak]

Catalans as frustrating as ever. Had enough opportunities but stuttering attack and poor discipline made them their own worst enemy.

Tenacious performance by Wakefield, deserved the win. Real good defence and smart on and off the ball.

Is there anything more frustrating than supporting a team that has the talent, is getting themselves right in the game, and continually fluffs it?

Don’t quote me on this but aren’t the dragons historically slow starters? Plus they are hopeless away from home.

 

[Jankuloski]

I seem to remember much the same.. They also seem to be better in the summer..

 

[JFK Files]

Saints v Rhinos was entertaining, Saints started off really fast and got out to a 10-0 lead then Leeds dominated and looked winners at ht.

 

[Warriors Fever]

I seem to remember much the same.. They also seem to be better in the summer..

They kind of get an opposite of Canberra with the heat.

 

[Timmah]

Cas smashed London 40-6 this morning, Salford just beat KR.

Cas jump over Wire into first place after three games.

 

[Walter sobchak]

Long, long hard season ahead for the broncos I’m afraid. Hopefully their time in super league will expose them to new fans and potential new junior RL players and teams for future benefits in terms of fans and players.

 

[JFK Files]

I rate Danny Ward highly as a coach but he has made a huge mistake playing James Cunningham in the halves, he is an excellent hooker and thats where he should be. The Broncos signed a promising halfback Morgan Smith who I was looking forward to seeing but they haven't played him yet.

 

[deluded pom?]

Long, long hard season ahead for the broncos I’m afraid. Hopefully their time in super league will expose them to new fans and potential new junior RL players and teams for future benefits in terms of fans and players.

It’s a pity they got that bad call early in the second half for a steal when it was actually a one on one strip. Cas scored shortly after but London showed plenty of heart for the rest of the game. They made a lot of silly unforced errors. If they tidy those up then they will be competitive with the lower end of SL IMO.

 

[Walter sobchak]

I rate Danny Ward highly as a coach but he has made a huge mistake playing James Cunningham in the halves, he is an excellent hooker and thats where he should be. The Broncos signed a promising halfback Morgan Smith who I was looking forward to seeing but they haven't played him yet.

Probably to accommodate pelissier

 

[Walter sobchak]

It’s a pity they got that bad call early in the second half for a steal when it was actually a one on one strip. Cas scored shortly after but London showed plenty of heart for the rest of the game. They made a lot of silly unforced errors. If they tidy those up then they will be competitive with the lower end of SL IMO.

Too small of a squad. Depth wise. Injuries and suspensions will hit them more than others.

Hopefully this doesn’t limit the number of appearances for their academy products this season.

 

[deluded pom?]

We had SL’s first ever GP game as Hull broke their 13 game losing run by beating Wigan 22-23.

 

[Walter sobchak]

We had SL’s first ever GP game as Hull broke their 13 game losing run by beating Wigan 22-23.

I see the flying Fijian got a double.

 

[roughyedspud]

We had SL’s first ever GP game as Hull broke their 13 game losing run by beating Wigan 22-23.

We should have done it years ago...