If Swinton had scored in the first 10 minutes when they had possession on our line, it would have been interesting to see what our reaction would have been.
Thought the gamebreaker if anything was the try to make it 18-0 at HT, I think that would have kept us confident and deflated Swinton's.
I'd agree with Spelly that the very first try took the wind out of Swinton's sails. Perhaps low on confidence, realised they'd had a lot of ball and not managed to score.
I thought Gregson did OK in the first 20 minutes but then went quiet after that.
Meadows had a chance that he really ought to have clung on to, though still think Widnes would have had far too much.
Difficult enough for Swinton without the ruck of injuries they've got, and ultimately the games against the teams around them (assuming here that we won't be one of them!) will be biggest.
<p style="text-align: left;">Strange one regarding Doro, Warrington have a fully fit squad other than Ashton who is a wing/fullback. They have 6 props ahead of Doro in the pecking order and he isn't in the 21 man squad, yet he's been recalled from a season long loan for 4 weeks?</p>
It’s annoying but that’s the position you’re in when relying on loan players. Didn’t cost us last week as we won anyway and were able to give Calum O’Neill some much needed game time. But it may do in the next few matches.
Watching the game again and Smithy seemed to be controlling things, to the benefit of Lyons etc. There was a lack of organisation in previous games, maybe too many cooks?
Leon Pryce's comments were interesting and usually correct, or at least followed mine! Lawton looks frightening when he makes a move, but as Pryce says' go for it'.
It's annoying but more importantly it doesn't make sense, why recall him from a season long loan If they have a fully fit squad and they haven't included him in the last 2 21 man squads. Butler and Mulhern aren't getting in the 17 but making the 21. Then Cooper, Hill, Akoala and Philbin in the 17.
Doro is Warrington’s player, they can do whatever they want with him. It’s our fault we find ourselves in the position we are in, not Warrington’s.
It’s annoying but more importantly it doesn’t make sense, why recall him from a season long loan If they have a fully fit squad and they haven’t included him in the last 2 21 man squads. Butler and Mulhern aren’t getting in the 17 but making the 21. Then Cooper, Hill, Akoala and Philbin in the 17.
Mulhern is injured and Philbin's playing with a knock. If players are recalled, they have to go back for four weeks.
At the end of May, Warrington play 17th May, 22nd May, 27th May. He will no doubt play in one of those. They've arguably done us a favour by recalling him now, so he can potentially comeback after the 27th May game (in time for semi-final) and then stay for rest of season; rather than recalling him the week before and leaving us 3 weeks to get through.
Watching the game again and Smithy seemed to be controlling things, to the benefit of Lyons etc. There was a lack of organisation in previous games, maybe too many cooks? Leon Pryce’s comments were interesting and usually correct, or at least followed mine! Lawton looks frightening when he makes a move, but as Pryce says’ go for it’.
I am not suggesting that Craven should be dropped but Smith seemed to have a bigger impact on the game, with Lyons covering him with his legs. Craven and Smith, simply have not gelled as a pair.
Mulhern is in the 21 for Fridays game against Catalans but Doro isn't. Warrington have stated they have a fully fit squad to select from bar Matty Ashton.
Something doesn’t sit right about Doro being called back... and not even making the 21 man squad... surely Wire not sabotaging us/the lads opportunity to play?
Conspiracy theories anyone???
Something doesn’t sit right about Doro being called back… and not even making the 21 man squad… surely Wire not sabotaging us/the lads opportunity to play? Conspiracy theories anyone???
No conspiracy's for me Johnny, as I have said, he's Warrington's player. It not Warrington's problem (the mess we are in) unfortunately. We are shopping in the B&M whoopsie isle and most clubs shop at Waitrose!
No conspiracy theory for me either. He’s presumably been brought back in case they need him. Shame for the lad if he doesn’t get on the pitch at least once during his spell of being recalled though.
A lot of clubs interested in Doro since he played for us. After the Gateshead game, Wigan, Saints & Leeds enquired about the contract he's on at Warrington. There is a possibility he may be loaned out to another SL club.
Positive news, Robson's loan deal has been extended. He's in the squad for Tolouse. Full squad announced at 12pm today.
Can't see Wire loaning Doro to a rival SL club when he can get game time in the Championship. Why benefit a rival? They have just loaned out another 2 players to Newcastle.