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| Quote: HD8CK1 "How many games has Fages played for us this season? He is a big miss, but I remain confident we will put in a good performance. I was in the camp last season of doubting Russell's ability to continue improving. I am very pleased to be eating my words this season. The young man is growing into a leader on the pitch. By all accounts his hamstring is fine and he is good to go. I have been happy with Coggers performances and would say hes continued to improve and grow on me. Russell and Cogger are capable of making us tick with Tui helping with the creative kicking.
I went to Wigan to watch us and Pryce struggled with their physicality. For a Cup Final where the intensity will be through the roof I simply cant see how he will be match fit and up to defensive duties. Cogger starts without a doubt for me and I think Watson too. Can Pryce take a position on the bench? Its a shoot out between him and Golding. Golding has earned the spot and is very versatile. Could Pryce produce THE moment of pure class to win the game? Without a doubt.
Also watching at Wigan I saw our pack really tear into them in the second half. We won the battle up front convincingly in my view but couldn't convert that dominance into tries. Which would push us needing Pryce on the bench. Also we didn't have Levi there so he will be a great addition for us to up the tempo and push them hard.
But with all things considered, Im still on the fence! haha. Id like like to see Pryce have 25mins at a tiring Wigan depending on the game situation.
Its going to be an arm wrestle. I just hope we start well and then grind them down over the 80 minutes. Really impressed by our fitness levels particularly across the bigger lads. Here's hoping we can do it.'"
It’s an interesting idea to play pryce on the bench instead of golding but a risk. Not sure one I’d personally want to take in a final but Watson may feel differently. it would mean we had plenty of creativity out there. It means Levi has to play a full 80 minutes and we have to pray he doesn’t get injured during the game as we have no one really able to cover properly in that position. It means if he does get injured or towards the end of the game as he tired we would be vulnerable around the ruck and wigan are masters at exploiting that.
I’m glad it’s not my choice to make!
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| I think that if Ollie is fit then he and Cogger will play in the halves. If not then Pryce will come in. It would be just like him to put in a MOM performance. Golding should be on the bench for me as he has proved his worth over the past few months and he can cover most positions in case we need to. Tommy Leuluai being selected is a strange one for me as Peet said he wouldnt be fit for ages, maybe Peet is playing a few mind games with Watson over selection. If he does play its a major boost for Wigan when we played them away he was the difference between the two teams IMO. Although his interpretation of the offside rule leaves a lot to be desired as he seemed to spend most of his time in our line near enough
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| You obviously didn't read what i said, he has been the difference against the better teams. He played against, Hull in quarter final, Hull KR in semi Final, Catalan and the wigan win and was missing from the Warrington debacle. Maybe i just watch more closely than you?
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| Have we won any other games apart from those to which you refer? You are extremely blinkered!
He has been the difference? So you're saying we would have lost if hadn't have played? Sweeping an unsupportable statements. But I respect your views.
Hes a good player. We will be still be good without him.
Up the Giants. Ill be enjoying the game and I will enjoy the fact we have a good team and we have a chance.
I really wouldn't bother watching if I were you but each to their own!
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| Quote: HD8CK1 "Have we won any other games apart from those to which you refer? You are extremely blinkered!
He has been the difference? So you're saying we would have lost if hadn't have played? Sweeping an unsupportable statements. But I respect your views.
Hes a good player. We will be still be good without him.
Up the Giants. Ill be enjoying the game and I will enjoy the fact we have a good team and we have a chance.
I really wouldn't bother watching if I were you but each to their own!'"
You could argue we almost lost the quarter final due to fages. If it wasn’t for an extremely excellent effort to track back and tackle by tui, and griffin losing the ball - a costly drop of the ball by fages could have seen hull win that one and we would t even be here now- It’s all ifs buts and maybes!
We would all rather fages was playing but he isn’t- throwing up our hands and saying we are doomed because we lack one single player is a bit of an overreaction I feel- and goes against everything Watson is doing at Huddersfield! We’ve won plenty without him- including tight games. I just hope I’m not sat next to hangarman!
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| One of the best traits Watson has brought to the club and that we've all witnessed as being a difference maker this season is the 'next man up' mentality. Of course we'll miss Theo but, next man up & COYG. Heading down tonight and can't wait for the game. Don't understand how us being in a final can still attract doomsayers but each to their own, I suppose.
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| Quote: Unbeliever "One of the best traits Watson has brought to the club and that we've all witnessed as being a difference maker this season is the 'next man up' mentality. Of course we'll miss Theo but, next man up & COYG. Heading down tonight and can't wait for the game. Don't understand how us being in a final can still attract doomsayers but each to their own, I suppose.'"
and actually that next man up mentality has made better players! sezer was supposed to be the messiah but id rather have russell in our side than 'im too injured to play' marquee man Sezer! Its made him a better player. Look at how players like Trout, English and Wilson have flourished by being that next man- even leroy and jerry you could argue have got back to their best by having others snapping at their heels in their positions.
I have no expectations - just hope we dont have any bad luck and show a good account of ourselves.
Safe journey unbeliever. We are making the journey tomorrow - its going to be a long day - lets hope we stay smiling!
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| Absolutely spot on both of you. Watson has built the system and the processes hes always talking about.
Whoever stepped up has come in and done this business on the vast majority of occasions!
Early morning start for us tomorrow. Very excited now.
I just want to see us play well and battle hard, give it everything. Should be a great game.
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| Good luck for tomoz and I hope you guys come back with the cup and enjoy the whole day experience
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| "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." It's been a great season already, what a day tomorrow can be. Sadly struck down with food poisoning, desperately hoping I can make it tomorrow. Unbelievable timing.
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| Quote: Murphy ""Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." It's been a great season already, what a day tomorrow can be. Sadly struck down with food poisoning, desperately hoping I can make it tomorrow. Unbelievable timing.'"
I may still have some of the medication that we got for food poisoning in Egypt- not sure if it’s still in date- but you are welcome to try it if you are desperate! It certainly worked!
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| Good luck for tomorrow.
I'll be there as a Giant for the day.
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| Thank you Jools. Heading in from Uxbridge, so a long way from you atm. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
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| Good Luck on Saturday! "Do it for Yorkshire!"
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| It’s half time. On the rugby played so far giants deserve to wi. This - we have without doubt been the better side so far. But are only 4 points ahead. Let’s see what the second half brings.
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