That last 20 minutes i honestly beleive was the pivotal point for the whole season. Going in to the Warrington home game on the back of that defeat, Radford under more pressure to play senior 1st choice XVII players that weren't 100% instead of putting in fresh legs/junior squad players as a 'free hit' type game (which worked as it should). two losses over that Easter would have left everyone feeling very despondant including the knock to players and coaches confidence. As it was somehow the dobbins caved in and we turned it around, thank god!
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People say the loss at Widnes was the start of our season but I'm with you, that final 20 minutes saw something click. There are many theories on why we suddenly realised we were capable of actually playing attacking rugby, and I doubt anyone of us will ever know what happened that afternoon. One thing though, it was one of the best atmospheres I've even been a part of and the memories of what we went on to achieve last season will ensure that I die a happy woman...just not yet I hope!
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Karen wrote:People say the loss at Widnes was the start of our season but I'm with you, that final 20 minutes saw something click. There are many theories on why we suddenly realised we were capable of actually playing attacking rugby, and I doubt anyone of us will ever know what happened that afternoon. One thing though, it was one of the best atmospheres I've even been a part of and the memories of what we went on to achieve last season will ensure that I die a happy woman...just not yet I hope!
The team still carry that "last 20 minutes" mentality. Of the three close games this season, we've won two (Saints & Wakey) in the last quarter, and could've beat Catalans too.
In the not too distant past we've seen Hull sides roll over and get their bellies tickled, with players seemingly not that bothered, but this current lot never know when they're beaten, they graft to the end and have pride in the shirt.
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Mild mannered Janitor wrote:Shoddy beer / beer prices shouldn't dictate whether someone attends the game should it?
Also, I dont see there to be a need to compare the attendance to the equivalent game last season. The barometer for the gate was set 7 days before. Did Saints Bring over 700?? I very much doubt it.
Oh, and it really isn't that expensive (ticket for the game) as some would like to make out. This is top level sport. If you think its too expensive, check out tickets to top level football, concerts or theatre.
Karen wrote:People say the loss at Widnes was the start of our season but I'm with you, that final 20 minutes saw something click. There are many theories on why we suddenly realised we were capable of actually playing attacking rugby, and I doubt anyone of us will ever know what happened that afternoon. One thing though, it was one of the best atmospheres I've even been a part of and the memories of what we went on to achieve last season will ensure that I die a happy woman...just not yet I hope!
I think we were (and proved more so later on) very fragile mentally at the end of games and lacked any form of leadership. I personally thought Hull just thought the game was lost so sod it and threw it around, a couple of lucky bounces and stupid plays from us and we froze.
I agree it was pivotal as to that point in the game we were cruising and under no threat whatsoever. had we won that I believe we would have made the 8, as it was it set the scene for the end of the season
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barham red wrote:I think we were (and proved more so later on) very fragile mentally at the end of games and lacked any form of leadership. I personally thought Hull just thought the game was lost so sod it and threw it around, a couple of lucky bounces and stupid plays from us and we froze.
I agree it was pivotal as to that point in the game we were cruising and under no threat whatsoever. had we won that I believe we would have made the 8, as it was it set the scene for the end of the season
It was the turning point for both our seasons for sure.
Black 'n' White's Best Female 2006 & Runner Up 2007 & 2008 "We will not accept a top eight finish as a barometer of supposed success at any point in the future whilst I am the owner of this club", A Pearson 23/09/2011
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DGM wrote:The team still carry that "last 20 minutes" mentality. Of the three close games this season, we've won two (Saints & Wakey) in the last quarter, and could've beat Catalans too.
In the not too distant past we've seen Hull sides roll over and get their bellies tickled, with players seemingly not that bothered, but this current lot never know when they're beaten, they graft to the end and have pride in the shirt.
I often say that. In years gone by, we'd have lost a lot of the games that we win in those final 20 minutes.
Black 'n' White's Best Female 2006 & Runner Up 2007 & 2008 "We will not accept a top eight finish as a barometer of supposed success at any point in the future whilst I am the owner of this club", A Pearson 23/09/2011
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