Somewhat surprised by the squad selection but with the complete lack of information on injuries, illness through Covid etc. it is impossible to know what the coaches are up against.
I totally agree Andy, we have players on the books for instance Levi who has not been seen, is he injured, the lock from Hartbury signed 2 seasons ago played 1 or 2 games is he injured or left the club. Supporters have payed money to watch the team play, therefore the best team available should be picked, for instance what has happened to most of the players from last week, I know you have to keep players happy therefore the squad system, but i think us season ticket holders and paying supporters should be kept in touch instance what has happened to Andy B. Update the players pictures etc if they are no longer with us or out on loan let the supporters know, as many a time I have asked people about so and so only to be told he has left the club or is out on loan for the season. Well done with Jack Jolly notification but the supporters deserve more and kept up to date of what is happening with the playing staff.
I appreciate that but it does not justify not letting the supporters know what is happening. For instance whats happened to Jacob and Jack are they injured or rested same with Ethan I know Jacques injured his hamstring but that was reading the review of the match, what sort of tear or strain and how long do they think he will be missing As soon as a footballer is injured you get all the information, the injury the extent of it and how long he/she will be missing. So what is different to a rugby club keeping its paying supporters up to date with the playing staff. You mentioned loan players going back to there clubs, same again how long will they be missing.
Post by kingsheathlad on Nov 12, 2021 15:49:18 GMT
I find it difficult understanding the loan and dual registered position. I thought with the latter you had the player for the season, but Wasps have called back our player. Joe Morris on loan from Worcester hasn't been called back. I agree with everything above, and remember a season sometime not long ago we used get an update each week from the physio at the time on injury update. What has changed, why the mystery.
I find it difficult understanding the loan and dual registered position. I thought with the latter you had the player for the season, but Wasps have called back our player. Joe Morris on loan from Worcester hasn't been called back. I agree with everything above, and remember a season sometime not long ago we used get an update each week from the physio at the time on injury update. What has changed, why the mystery.
Players who are dual-registered can move backwards and forwards to and from the parent club as they dictate.
They are only available to us when the parent club allows it.
In addition to the half time talk before kick off suggested in the match preview, could the new interactive scoreboard also be set to 20-0, with 80 minutes to turn it round?
Just looking for a solid performance against a strong side today.
I thought RP were workmanlike, I thought they might be more expansive given their lofty status but guess if you can flop over the line from 5 metres 4 times a game that's enough to win most games. They were efficient when needed and their line out was simply miles better than ours which fell apart in the second half. Plenty of effort as always from our lads.
I thought RP were workmanlike, I thought they might be more expansive given their lofty status but guess if you can flop over the line from 5 metres 4 times a game that's enough to win most games. They were efficient when needed and their line out was simply miles better than ours which fell apart in the second half. Plenty of effort as always from our lads.
Agree with your reference to our line out. Why do we lose so many on our put in? This has been a feature for some seasons and even the recruitment of Lewis Deacon didn’t solve it.
I thought RP were workmanlike, I thought they might be more expansive given their lofty status but guess if you can flop over the line from 5 metres 4 times a game that's enough to win most games. They were efficient when needed and their line out was simply miles better than ours which fell apart in the second half. Plenty of effort as always from our lads.
Agree with your reference to our line out. Why do we lose so many on our put in? This has been a feature for some seasons and even the recruitment of Lewis Deacon didn’t solve it.
Park had 17 lineouts. 15 were won by them. 1 was not straight, and 1 thrown too high, missed the jumper and we caught the ball (just about). We didn't compete on Park throw ins - presumably part of our game plan.
Mose had 15 line outs, 12 were won. Of these 12, Park competed for two. 1 was thrown too long and was caught by a Park player. 2 were competed for by Park and they managed to tap the ball back on their side.
Great stats. More please. Do we get carried away with old days? Because the lineouts stats dont look so bad. Maybe its where we lose out- those 2 or 3 when in deep defence or on 22 or 5 in opposition?....
Must admit I'm very surprised by the line out stats, seemed like we lost a lot more than that in the second half, perhaps as already pointed out above we lost them in key areas/times.
Well folks. I'm a bit late with my thoughts on Saturdays match because I've been a bit under the weather and as I didn't want that to cloud my thoughts I left it for a while. Fortunately I've been well looked after by my lovely night nurse so what more could I ask for.
Back to the match. I half expected RP to be more dominant and a real handful overall but they weren't. Indeed if you look at the final 8 - 29 score and take away 19 points - 3, 5 yard catch and drive scores, two converted - that RP were gifted with then I would argue that Moseley lost that match rather than RP won it.
I say gifted because, true to form, Moseley gave away at least 3 stupid, utterly stupid, breakdown related penalties in their own 25 area and for any organised team that can catch and drive that is manor from heaven.
I was hoping that Moseley would keep their penalty count down and for the first 10 to 15 mins or so when they put RP under a lot of pressure they bid. And it wasn't too long before that pressure won a penalty for Moseley and they 3 - 0 up. But then, not long after came the first of the 3 frustrating penalty against Moseley which effectively cost them the game because all were inside or near the Moseley 25.
I say frustrating because Moseley just cannot stop conceding penalties and this first one, going in from the side, appears to be a Moseley favourite. To their credit though Moseley picked themselves up after that, worked their way back up field and got a well earned converted drive over try themselves and they were back in front 8 - 7.
RP were certainly not having things their own way because, with the score at 8 -7 for a while Moseley, playing well were not letting RP dictate play and fully deserved to be in front. The second frustrating penalty though came after an RP scrum around the half way line, RP kicked the ball ahead, Moseley gathered it, conceded yet another penalty, RP kicked for the corner, catch and drive peel off at the back and another easy 7 points on the board 8 - 14.
These self inflicted wounds did not stop Moseley from taking the game to RP, far from it and before long before Moseley won a penalty n the RP 25 .D spite advice from their supporters Moseley chose to kick for goal but missed. However, a second opportunity came shortly after and this time they went for the corner.
In my view the Moseley catch and drive has been steadily improving all season, that is to their credit but for the third time this season Moseley conceded a penalty seemingly unique to Moseley this season whilst forming the drive after the catch. Knocking on during the formation of the drive is one thing - and not always seen by the referee but conceding a penalty bofore the drive is formed and under way and in full view of the referee is another. And I cannot fully understand why it happens because each time the ball was above the maul and not inside it.
The only conclusion I can come to is that the ball is dislodged back, by the catcher, or a defender whilst it is still at the top of the maul - no problem there because if it was the defender it would be a knock on, but if it was the catcher who lost it and was trying to reclaim it then it would be from an off-side position, hence a penalty. Or am I wrong. Any other thoughts on that folks?
The half time pep talk did not appear to register with Moseley because even though made some good territorial gain silly penalties enabled RP to claim a lot of it back. With more possession RP were able to exert pressure and before long they drove over the line for another converted try. 8 - 21. Although the score did not suggest it Moseley, in my view, were still not out of the game and continued to try and salvage something from it. But RP were the more streetwise and knew that Moseley were vulnerable to making mistakes. Sure enough another the third stupid, frustrating penalty in the Moseley 25 was duly coughed up. RP went for the corner and even though they missed the conversion they got the fourth and bonus try.
19 points alone off three ruck related penalties.
The lads are playing better, that is without question. The line out is working, that is without question. It's not perfect but it is working and now that the lads can catch and form the maul quicker it is giving them line-out attacking options and that is encouraging. And whilst the tight scrum is getting better the loose maul for me, with some spectacular drives recently, has been getting us supporters really excited.
In the backs I just wish running lines could be straightened more often. Why not 12 - 6 or 7 - 1 rather than than 8 - 2?
And it is less tiring attacking than it is defending so stop kicking possession away.
I know supporters moan and I am no exception, but I/we do want the lads to improve, to succeed and to win which is why I/ we are disappointed when common repeat faults undo all the good work. I recall during the high excitement of pre-season predictions of Moseley achieving a high table finish that there were many hurdles before that became a reality. Repeat fault lines, along with players injuries are a salutary reminder that those hurdles can take unexpected forms.
I have never been one to romanticise but I do want the lads to succeed.
So, as always Come on Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose
Even though the score does not suggest it I still think the match highlights clearly illustrate that Moseley played some good rugby and lost that game rather than RP won it.
There is clear improvement with each game, particularly up front. That is without question. Sadly, it is just the silly schoolboy penalties in the Moseley half, usually at the ruck and maul, which gift too many catch and drive opportunities to the opposition. That is also without question.
You know the basic problems Moseley, conceding penalties. You know the simple answers, don't concede penalties. You know it won't take rocket science to stop conceding penalties and you don't need special permission from the coaches, or the supporters and certainly not from the opposition, so just do it.
Trust in yourselves and your supporters Moseley. Cut out those silly schoolboy penalties and you WILL develop into a force to be reckoned with. That is also without question, so
Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooose
