Fantastic team effort by the players yesterday, the defensive side was hugely impressive, everyone from 1-17 put a shift in. Burgess has instilled a sense of confidence and hunger to work for each other. Marshall is working wonders on developing the defensive system, with Gleeson working on the attacking structure, which is probably producing some of the leagues best free flowing rugby. Not getting carried away, just seeing how this team has improved in its game play, and the player’s belief in each other. From a couple of years back is good too see and kudos to coaches for their ability to make the difference in the players.

Kendall was truly awful for both teams, his obvious inability to make the game flow smoothly was clear to see for both sets of fans

Catalans attack was very clunky and not firing well enough to trouble the watertight defence of Wire.. I don’t think Wire really imposed themselves too much as an attacking threat to Catalans, unlike last week against Huddersfield. Seemed to be the game plan set out by Burgess, soak up some pressure then attack when necessary to score.

You hope Wire have no major bumps or bruises going into the two Wigan games. Am all for Burgess and Peet to play the strongest team for the league game, what a warm up for the challenge cup final. And real statement of intent, from both teams to show each other, that the two clubs mean business..

Really looking forward to seeing how this team is going to progress as the season heads towards the playoffs..

BD
I think it's a case of Warrington 'couldn't' impose themselves on Cats, rather than it being a game plan to soak up pressure.
They are a huge outfit up front and have some very very good players. Chris Satae was outstanding and the forward of the match for me. Desiria not far behind.
Nevertheless Vaughan, Jimmy and co made a good fist of it.

I always thought Currie should play at 13 if we wanted the position to produce a ball handling skillful player who can hold their own in the middle. Another one who played well

That was a cracker of a match in its own way. Our goal line defence was out of the very top drawer..A few baffling decisions, for us the 1 on 1 strip and the obstruction and for them the no try.
What is bets from our point of view though is that we have shown we can win games in different ways.
PS George Williams is just getting better ad better
PPS Satae was an absolute beast, the sort of player we have brought in before and they turned into pussycats when they arrived (Solomona, BMM) but under Burgess what could we do with him?!

Beat me to it Captain I was just about to post something similar on the different ways of winning. Last week was a feast of attacking whilst this was the best defensive game I've seen from us in such a long time I cant think when at the moment.

A thoroughly enjoyable sporting day in Chez Rico long may that continue

Yes, I think a strong defensive structure is for me, the last piece in the jigsaw that the squad needed. Bringing in Tai and the confidence of the players (to let them mark their opposite number) seems to have given us a big boost in defence. Les Cats did seem a bit clueless at times when attacking our line though so it will be interesting to see how we fare in the next run of games.

I am intrigued to see the squad / line up for the next game ( for both sides) !

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I remember last year that one or two went ballistic when Powell failed to use all his subs as if it was the worst crime ever. It doesn't seem quite so important now. I must admit I thought it would be useful to bring on some fresh legs ... but not a big deal then or now.

Big difference if you don't use a sub and you win compared to don't use a sub and lose it was just part of Powells wider issue of using certain players whether they were effective or not. Burgess has trusted his players such as Holroyd, Wood, Lindop and has been rewarded, the only one who I don't think has gone well was Russell and he dealt with him afterwards.

Loved seeing Burgess busting his heart out chanting the celebratory (to which I still don’t know the words) in the dressing room.

Also, over the years I’ve been very vocal about competition being healthy…
And staunchly against Tony Smiths view of players returning from injury going straight back in to their position.

Tai has put himself in firmly in Connor Wrench’s foot print, and as much as I like Wrench, he cannot oust Tai, in much the same way Drinkwater could not oust Hayes.

It makes the statement that the squad is the team, and there are no favourites.
Even Williams missed out on a couple of games.

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Anyone who missed the match or doesn't have Sky Sports can see it on SkySp Mix 416 (free) at 3pm tomorrow.

Quick question does anyone have a verified, confirmed attendance for the Catalans game? My usual sources have TBC....all very Hull KR.

Don't know how you are on your sources but will this do https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ns-9308323

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Quote: Uncle Rico "Quick question does anyone have a verified, confirmed attendance for the Catalans game? My usual sources have TBC....all very Hull KR.'" 9493, according to Catalans' own website: www.catalansdragons.com/en/artic ... n-at-home/

Quote: Uncle Rico "Quick question does anyone have a verified, confirmed attendance for the Catalans game? My usual sources have TBC....all very Hull KR.'" 9493, according to Catalans' own website: www.catalansdragons.com/en/artic ... n-at-home/

Thanks both Hull DM isn't one of my usuals unless it's FC as for some reason HKR rarely publish. I'll mark the comp and round it up so I get 2points ha ha (only kidding)