Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 8188 Location: Never never land away with the fairies
Dave K. wrote:Need to get Balmforth tied up, think he could be a sensation this year. Very positive first season, much fitter and playing with better players.
Couldn't agree more and after seeing some of the pre season footage so far Balmforth has looked in great shape and pretty rapid too.
I really enjoy long walks especially when they are taken by people I don't like!
Chris71 wrote:Couldn't agree more and after seeing some of the pre season footage so far Balmforth has looked in great shape and pretty rapid too.
Might also be doing players some good knowing that spots are up for grabs in the team. With hooker for example, for the longest time that was Danny H's spot and the best you could hope for was to be his backup. Now there's a genuine opportunity for a player like Balmforth to claim a starting shirt in that position.
Joined: Jan 26 2009 Posts: 2844 Location: The Cavern Club
hull2524 wrote:Always a guy half full. But I just sense next year could see us do well. Not saying we gonna win GF but think we could be 6/8. If we can keep the spine fit IMO it's not a bad one..Always the optimist
Joined: Jan 30 2004 Posts: 8188 Location: Never never land away with the fairies
Roam Ranger wrote:Might also be doing players some good knowing that spots are up for grabs in the team. With hooker for example, for the longest time that was Danny H's spot and the best you could hope for was to be his backup. Now there's a genuine opportunity for a player like Balmforth to claim a starting shirt in that position.
That’s a fair point indeed RR. It does seem as though the wind of change has certainly blown through and the players have got on board with a completely refreshed setup and attitude.
Interesting comments from Abdul to about the conversations the players had with JC at the end of the season and the message he gave them all has had an impact.
I really enjoy long walks especially when they are taken by people I don't like!
Joined: May 02 2010 Posts: 1464 Location: Playing League on The Close
An improvement in our fitness next season is essential, not just in keeping 13 on the pitch all game, but also stability.
Just checked back and last season in the Centres, Carlos and Sutty only started 5 games together. Coupled with our rotating/weaker 6/7 combinations, it shows that if we can keep our new signings on the park our back division should be performing significantly better next season.
Dave K. wrote:Need to get Balmforth tied up, think he could be a sensation this year. Very positive first season, much fitter and playing with better players.
Also playing for a coach who rates him,who will have a word in quiet with him and not slag him off in the press like someone else did.
Joined: Feb 03 2004 Posts: 3703 Location: United Kingdom
I can hopefully now assume we will be fit and strong The new facilities and professionalism will be worth an extra 2 points a game I’m sure ! So if we are on a level playing field and matching £ for £ on the salary cap and inc Marquis players then how do we finish Top 5 let’s say ?
The emphasis now must switch from talking about fitness/physio/facilities/culture and move to GAME TACTICS/PLAY
How good are JC and AL at building a game plan? I don’t count Grix as he couldn’t coach a game plan into Skirlaugh Under 5s
How will we attack ? We couldn’t score in the proverbial brothel last season. We looked truly awful and inept. Devoid of ideas.
How do these players turn all that around ? Can they ?
That’s my thoughts heading into pre season going forward
Joined: Sep 23 2008 Posts: 1885 Location: Top of the East Stand
Tarquin Fuego wrote:I can hopefully now assume we will be fit and strong The new facilities and professionalism will be worth an extra 2 points a game I’m sure ! So if we are on a level playing field and matching £ for £ on the salary cap and inc Marquis players then how do we finish Top 5 let’s say ?
The emphasis now must switch from talking about fitness/physio/facilities/culture and move to GAME TACTICS/PLAY
How good are JC and AL at building a game plan? I don’t count Grix as he couldn’t coach a game plan into Skirlaugh Under 5s
How will we attack ? We couldn’t score in the proverbial brothel last season. We looked truly awful and inept. Devoid of ideas.
How do these players turn all that around ? Can they ?
That’s my thoughts heading into pre season going forward
We were atrocious in the opposition 10/20 last year. Abdull and Sezer alone will help that
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