Wigan Warriors • Re: Salford away
Mark_P1973 wrote:
True, its probably a 1 in 100 success rate, but most likely you are chasing the game that you would try that play
you are 2 points in front with 5 left on the clock is not the time for it, i think most would agree. Launch the bugger as far as you can, it was wet, so possibility of a Wigan knock on, plus we'd have been 40-50m away from Salfords line
What i did like though, was Rowley's post match interview. He knew they'd blown the win, but was also very measured and didnt chuck Sneyd under the bus in front of the tv camera's. He's a class coach and has that Salford side playing some good rugby.
Personally think it was a good call and I don’t think it was Sneyd’s fault as the execution of the kick was outstanding.
I’m sure it was MacDonald and Nofauluma chasing, and they failed to communicate. 1 should have gone up for it the other hung back. Not only did they leave nobody home they also got in each others way that were it a 1 on 1 they should have been favourites for.
If they had gone long they are still defending the first tackle in their own half. With the level of strike we have a break usually results in a try from inside the opposition half and with the urgency and change of strike tactics once Smith was yellow carded (which I think was positive for us as it forced French link the game ball in hand) I believe we score if we get the ball back.
Lack of communication in my opinion cost Salford that try not the tactic.
Statistics: Posted by jonh — Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:34 am