03-05-2017, 10:21 PM
Was at the game and could only manage 3/4 but one thing that struck me was our time in possession or lack of. We basically chased leather from halfway thru the first - no wonder the kids were knackered.
Cripps looked good early, with lots of young kids showing they have the tools albeit without much time with ball in hand - apart from the defenders. Macreadie and Williamson looked good, as did Cunningham I thought. Oh and picket too. Apart from that there wasn't much to smile at unfortunately - skill errors all over the park, not horrific but just a few cms either way or where it needed to be. Saints were running on top of the ground but doubt they'd play so carefree in the real stuff.
Forward line was a shambles, not enough kicking to players on the lead, too many pack contests from wing, hf and inside the 50. Harry has good dukes seems confident and got into a scuffle, just needs more time and experience.
Cripps looked good early, with lots of young kids showing they have the tools albeit without much time with ball in hand - apart from the defenders. Macreadie and Williamson looked good, as did Cunningham I thought. Oh and picket too. Apart from that there wasn't much to smile at unfortunately - skill errors all over the park, not horrific but just a few cms either way or where it needed to be. Saints were running on top of the ground but doubt they'd play so carefree in the real stuff.
Forward line was a shambles, not enough kicking to players on the lead, too many pack contests from wing, hf and inside the 50. Harry has good dukes seems confident and got into a scuffle, just needs more time and experience.