We seem to be psyched out by the mini- league in goal depth, not wanting to risk giving away 7 tackle set.
The ruck speed is very slow which is affecting the momentum. We seem a little nervous, concerned perhaps about losing a game they are expected to win.
I agree. Not sure if there was two but the first pass to the wing in that play was forward. I thought the same in the first try that it was marginally forward.
Not a terrible half, when you take into consideration that Wigan are a few rounds into the Super League season and we are playing our first hit out since the hand final last year.
I haven’t chuckle at the UK commentary and their absolute confusion on Penrith not kicking at the end of their sets. If I was a coach and my goal was to wear the other side down it would be to turn it over in the 10 and have them defend their line (don’t kick it in short on goal and risk a 20m restart). Then make then fight in attack to try and go 90 metres. The only advantage Wigan go was through penalties. We keep those to a minimum we win this.
Solid first half. We have done what we do best, controlling the game with strong defence, and good tactics on the last tackle (even if this is confusing the hell out of the commentators).
Wigan have taken their chances, and that is the only reason they are this close, even if some of the passes have been questionable.
What a farcical display especially in the officiating. from play the ball penalties that were not enforced evenly, to a legal strip 15 metres from the try line, to a double movement not being overturned by the video referee.
I made my opinion about the WCC clear, this doesn’t do much to change my mind about it.
I’ve always said it should be played at the end of the season, before winning teams lose players and momentum. Having it at the start of the following season is a farce.
Well a high quality game and both teams gave their all, as for the referee and video ref though ……
No way that Wigan second half try should have been awarded. Never shown to get the ball on or over the line, plus he grounded it twice before the line. It was either short or a double movement - no other option.
Our final non-try was let down by the on field referee awarding no-try, with insufficient video to overturn. But benenfit of doubt would have gone to us.
The referee not knowing the strip rule is beyond belief. It was funny seeing Kenny pleading for a captains challenge though.
Our left edge with Cole, May and Turuva had defensive concerns all night. With Turuva gaining an injury, we could see Peach in the centres.
I thought Henry had a great game off the bench. Certainly looks ready for first grade.
I do hope this just primes the team to win the NRL again this year, so we get another crack at the WCC lol
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