St Helens vs Huddersfield

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:08

1st venture onto here so thought i'd set up a topic for the live match tonight as 3rd plays 4th.

Teams are below:

Saints

Wellens, Shenton, Soliola, Meli, Pryce, Roby, Graham, Puletua, Wilkin, Moore, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Clough, Wheeler, Ashurst, Dixon, Foster, Armstrong, Gaskell, Ashe.

Giants

Grix, Lawrence, Cudjoe, Gilmour, Hodgson, Brown, Brough, Crabtree, Robinson, Griffin, O'Donnell, Fa'alogo, Faiumu, Raleigh, Kirmond, Patrick, Horne, McGillvary, Fairbank.

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:12

I'm backing the Saints in this one. Giants have faded over the past month while St. Helens have looked very strong recently.

Massive collision early on between Graham and Robinson.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:13

For a bit of fun i'll back Giants! Good to see Crusaders winning...wish rl had been dealt with better in Wales

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:16

I'd be surprised if Crusaders held out.

I'm supporting Giants in this but still think Saints will win.

Nice even game so far.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:17

I've lost count on the amount of tackles Robinson has made! I'd put the Giants on top at the moment....just, well apart from that kick!!

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:20

Saints finding it tough alright to get out of their half.

Oh big knock on there by O'Donnell. Loss of momentum for the Giants.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:22

If Giant's have 5 mins more pressure on the Saints then I'm hoping Crabtree will be utilised off the bench!!

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:24

Need to keep their cool.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:25

They're almost trying too much too soon. This wet ball is causing havoc!!

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:26

Oh no! That would have been a sensational try.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:28

Again trying too much!! Should have let it go to the 5th and Brough to dictate....he's looked dangerous so far.

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:31

Opening try. Leon Pryce. Oh wait, it's gone to the video ref.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:33

Tough call but the 'obstructer' didn't stop the tackler

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:35

I didn't think so. Right call in my opinion.

That's the difference between the two sides.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:40

Yeah right call.....if only Giants had clinical finishing they'd have had at least 2 scores

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:42

True. To be fair, they were a dropped ball away from taking the lead earlier on. They should try stick to the game they were playing and not get side-tracked.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:43

They seem to have lost some momentum/confidence since the try.

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:45

This is where I think the Giants lack. Their pack is lacking in thrust compared to the top sides.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:47

Crabtree seems the only one to take him up at pace and I don't think they're using him enough! Twice I think in memory....oo this knock on could be a confidence boost.

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:47

Big scrum here.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:48

Again a big mistake!! Questionable block though?

by Thomond Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:49

Score lads?

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 20:50

6-0 Saints ht

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:06

Only 6 in it, but it seems like a big six to make up.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:06

Think Giants need 1st score.

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:07

Saints get the first score.

by bretmeharty Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:08

IMO this should be chalked off

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:09

Last time I comment!! I'd agree harty.....good to see you on board tonight Ok!

fair play though a double dummy on one guy Doh

by bretmeharty Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:10

shocking to be honest

Some of the decisions in the super league in general are questionable at best.

by bretmeharty Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:11

How do prop, welcome to the board,

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:13

Game is dragging a bit really.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:13

Cheers bud, i'm more a r.u, fan but thought i'd try to get this board going too plus i'm getting into league again. Not sure about the reaction i'll get but since I started watchin league (about 8 years ago) i've followed leeds and recently the crusaders as well for the welsh bit!

by bretmeharty Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:18

Im more of a casual Fan, live in the south so don't follow a team but like the fast paced furious action of league,

Helens score again its over

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:19

Saints are alot more dominant now. I'm probably more of a casual fan but those are the two teams I always look for their score on.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:26

Looks like a nasty injury there especially for a rugby player to be given pain relief.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:30

If this is given: 18-0 game over.

by bretmeharty Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:30

its over

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:32

I agree

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:38

I'd give that

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:51

Okay, that drop goal by Gaskell definitely kills this one off.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 21:52

Looks like Saints'll be coming out of this sinbin and still have gained 2 points!

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 22:00

Saints 19-6 Huddersfield

If Giants had taken their chances in the 1st half this may have been a closer match but Saints were ahead over everything in the 2nd. Graham gets motm but for me it has to go to Robinson for staying on the pitch after being knocked out in the 1st minute!!

I will try to do these regulary but am away in Cornwall next Fri-Sun so will be a couple of weeks till the next one cheers for the contributions cider

by MBTGOG Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 22:01

Thanks for this prop.

by prop_lyd Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 22:03

No probs...may as well get the oval ball games popular on here!!

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