Went to game. We lost 32-16, but it was quite encouraging. . Catalan are a big side and we defended well and scored 3 good tries.

Wes N was impressive though he seemed to be wearing a knee brace
Slyne and Córdoba were good. Lovegrove impressed. Farrar made a couple of mistakes but made a good break to set up Hellewell try
Foran is a big guy, won't set the world on fire but is solid and big and strong. Played a lot of the young kids in last 20 mins

Problems:
Still give away too much possession
Still give away too many penalties at the play of the ball
Kicking game was poor

But all in all encouraging!

much appreciate your report

Thanks, others may have a slightly different view. Was also difficult as no programme or team sheet and I didn't recognise half the team!

One positive - no injuries I could see!

Sounds encouraging for what's effectively a new team. Seems we're getting things right on the pitch, which is the most important thing at the moment - don't forget that we're playing in a lower division this year.

The penalties are just stupid, we give away so much ground. Kicking game, I may be being unfair, but kicking into Escare's arms isn't a clever tactic

What were the majority of penalties for? The big difference with teams can be the speed of he PTB, quick PTB will result in the defensive line struggling to get the 10 and its so difficult for players to resist getting involved or trying to slow the PTB that comes down to technique and being able to dominate the tackle to earn that extra time.

Match highlights on clubs site now

Robyn referee. Penalties, mainly holding down or messing about at play of the ball

Roby is what I meant!

Does this mean Adamson played then? Best get used to those penalties.

Classic sign of a team trying to slow the game down, I don't mind giving away a couple of penalties that way to test the ref but it's worrying if it continues through the game.
Again it's down to being able to boss the tackle.

v promising scoreline, tough place to go, lots of new player.

4k+ in attendance so can imagine Les Cats were giving it a decent go too.

Aussie coaching 101.......let's hope he has a plan B

Good workout for both. Let's hope for a cup meeting to avoid Le Derby being dormant this season. Here's the media stuff from Dragons end if you are interested.. catalansdragons.bpsport.co.uk/ne ... 11358#news

Good workout for both. Let's hope for a cup meeting to avoid Le Derby being dormant this season. Here's the media stuff from Dragons end if you are interested.. catalansdragons.bpsport.co.uk/ne ... 11358#news