I'm a bit worried about this game. No Api or Bula. A lot of inexperience across the park. I think Knights might get one over us if they play to their edges. I can see Best having a blinder.
However there is something about the way May and Pole played in that trial that gives me hope. If they are able to punch out stupid metres and give Luai a platform to work off then it could be a high scoring affair in which we come out on top.
I think Skelton is the dark horse for this one. I can see Luai shitting everyone up and putting him over the line more than once
Pretty good analysis Jimbo.
I wish I had your enthusiasm as far as us scoring big points. Maybe the difference of Luai’s influence could result in more points.
People often say it's only a trial/s but the way our backs in particular defended out wide is a reflection on club defensive culture and the way the players are coached.
I'll reserve my judgement until about rd 5 because we have not stated emphatically that our defensive horrors have been addressed.
Morris should have been sacked, or at least we should have got him a powerhouse defensive assistant.
Instead, we got another one of Benji's mates, as attacking fullback with a shite, short coaching history.
I saw so many errors in the trials that are repeats of the last 3 years and needs to be fixed....let's hope they are switched on from the get go because as mentioned so many times by me and others, Newcastle elete backs will shed us apart.
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