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Scott Yates got about 1 from 5 and the 1 was from bang in front. Shane Grady then got the job and he got about 2 from the other 6.

I've seen Scott Yates kick very well in the u18's and I'm not sure why he handed the responsibility over to Grady. Grady doesn't look to be a bad kicker but if Yates is a proper goal kicker then surely he should have just persevered.

IMO whoever is given the job, we should just stick with that same kicker and no matter how many they miss early in the game or even if the bad run continues from one game to the next, they should keep the job. Whilst we are swapping kickers, I doubt its going to either player any good maybe not kicking from one to the next, but then all of a sudden being asked to kick a couple. Personally I'd give Yates the job, but then again, Grady probably has more chance of keeping his place in the team - Christ knows what will happen if neither player is on the pitch.

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Quote: vikings 4 ever "Scott Yates got about 1 from 5 and the 1 was from bang in front. Shane Grady then got the job and he got about 2 from the other 6.

I've seen Scott Yates kick very well in the u18's and I'm not sure why he handed the responsibility over to Grady. Grady doesn't look to be a bad kicker but if Yates is a proper goal kicker then surely he should have just persevered.

IMO whoever is given the job, we should just stick with that same kicker and no matter how many they miss early in the game or even if the bad run continues from one game to the next, they should keep the job. Whilst we are swapping kickers, I doubt its going to either player any good maybe not kicking from one to the next, but then all of a sudden being asked to kick a couple. Personally I'd give Yates the job, but then again, Grady probably has more chance of keeping his place in the team - Christ knows what will happen if neither player is on the pitch.'"


When the squad is fully fit i would not have grady or yates on the pitch.It is imperative we buy a dual code goalkicker or a signing.I did not go the game, but i am so glad webster took the line on and caused some havoc.Hopefully thackray and webster will gel as the league games begin.How long is haggerty and tkl out for?I know about the others.

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I'd agree with that summary...
Christ it was cold!!!! My knees wouldn't bend by the end and my bladder was frozen..

Ford was the one player that stood out last night.. took his tries well, joined the line to real good effect and made a good one on one tackle to save a try. He looks classy and I'm sure that he'll go well in this league.
Allen looked classy too and I'm delighted to have him back..
Webster looked very busy and showed some guile and Thacks still looks like a dangerous player although I felt he stepped off the gas last night once the game was won.

Picks and Kav played well and the neat footwork from Pickergil was possibly the highlight of the night.
Gardner looked fairly lively and I was pleasantly surprised that he made a number of good runs and took his try well. Despite reports to the contrary he ran forward with quite a bit of pace and power.

The lack of a kicker really concerns me however. Games will be lost if we do not have anyone that can competently kick. I've seen Yates kick well when in the u18s but he looked well off last night. Let's hope that one of the dual registered players that is set to come in can slot them over the sticks too.

Good run out against poor opposition. Much sterner task against Batley this weekend and I see Ford is set to play.
Good to just get going..

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Thats right, when Vark, Toa, Flynn and Gaskell are all back Grady and Yates won't get a look in, we need someone else to kick the goals, I'm sure after last night they'll be working on that all week.

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How many were there?

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Quote: AJ Viking "Thats right, when Vark, Toa, Flynn and Gaskell are all back Grady and Yates won't get a look in, we need someone else to kick the goals, I'm sure after last night they'll be working on that all week.'"


I think Shane has done enough now to force himself into the 17 each week. Really, really pleased with how he is coming along.

As for kickers well we've seen them both kick better before. Yacca lost it last night. For those in the south stand after one of the first couple of kicks he was signalling over to Grady to change but they didnt until later on.

Very much a confidence player in everything he does is Yacca and as I say weve seen him bang 11 from 12 over against Toulouse.

All in all it was another friendly run out really.

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Grady is worth a bench spot for how versatile he is.

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Shane Grady will never let us down, particularly with his defence. I'd like to see him get more opportunities this year. He's certainly earned his chance.

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Quote: OFFTHECUFF "When the squad is fully fit i would not have grady or yates on the pitch.It is imperative we buy a dual code goalkicker or a signing.I did not go the game, but i am so glad webster took the line on and caused some havoc.Hopefully thackray and webster will gel as the league games begin.How long is haggerty and tkl out for?I know about the others.'"


But they have to play. To satisfy criteria it is not enough that we produce young players we have to play them regularly.

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Quote: Faax! "How many were there?'"


2200.

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Quote: rufustanner "2200.'"


I was pleasantly surprised with that figure given the opposition, the fact it was hastily re-arranged and just how cold it was.. plus the incredible prestige of the NR Cup isn't exactly there in these early stages.

2200 was a decent turnout I thought.

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Quote: In EnemyTerritory "I was pleasantly surprised with that figure given the opposition, the fact it was hastily re-arranged and just how cold it was.. plus the incredible prestige of the NR Cup isn't exactly there in these early stages.

2200 was a decent turnout I thought.'"


No team really brings any away support apart from Fax and Widnes. icon_wink.gif

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Quote: Faax! "No team really brings any away support apart from Fax and Widnes.
Don't let them hear you say that in Leigh. eusa_shifty.gif eusa_shifty.gif eusa_snooty.gif

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Quote: In EnemyTerritory "Don't let them hear you say that in Leigh.
They won't mind.

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Quote: In EnemyTerritory "I'd agree with that summary...


Ford was the one player that stood out last night.. took his tries well, joined the line to real good effect and made a good one on one tackle to save a try. He looks classy and I'm sure that he'll go well in this league.


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Looked a classy player when he was in the centre at Sheffield - good pace and a great side step.

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