The previous two seasons saw the Giants playing some really good rugby. This season they have been lucky to be where they are in the table. Their style of play has changed they seem to be relying on the battering ram approach which doesn't appear to be working for them. The two big signings who were supposed to be providing the fire power have spent more time off the field than on,(O'Donnell and Fa'alogo) They are losing to teams they shouldn't. witness the defeat at Salford. Is there some issue within the team that is causing the problem. Has Kevin Brown taken his ball home because of not being selected for England? An event I would have thought would inspire any player keen to prove the selectors wrong. Where do they go from here two matches to play they will still be in the playoffs but as for getting to the final I have my doubts. But I hope they can prove me wrong.
posted on 21/8/11
The wheels have certainly come off the hudddersfield wagon of late. Yes they will make the play offs, but they do need to find some form and quick.
posted on 21/8/11
Key players in key positions have been missing at key times, The usual suspects have players to replace them we dont.
If we finish 4th we will have had a fantastic season, More often than not i have witnessed some great attacking rugby through hands and boot and i dont think any Hudds fans are deluded enough to think we can do anything in the play offs if our key players are out of sorts.
If however we find some form and the main men click into gear we can make at least the semis and with a bit of luck we are capable of a final appearance, you never know.
posted on 22/8/11
Isn't this always the case with the Giants of late? For the last 2 or 3 years they've been awesome in the rounds, only to bottle it badly in the play-offs. And now it seems they're bottling it even earlier!
At least they will make the play-offs and I hope this loss of form is only temporary, otherwise the likes of Wigan and Warrington will wipe the floor with them
posted on 22/8/11
Wigan and Warrington are capable of thrashing everyone if they have a good day and you a bad one then the points are gonna rack up in the against column.
As you say we are more than capable of turning on the style, It would be typical of us to turn it on in the semis, beat Wigan or Wire but then roll over and have our bellies tickled in the final.
posted on 23/8/11
At the start of the season I thought Hudds would be the best Yorks prospect by far . Breaking through just isnt easy, they have stayed at the same level this season, and thats with one of the largest squads.
Not sure they could have done anything more, you do have to ask the question ,how come Wigan and Wire can take the extra step, St Helens always in the run, Leeds pull it out of the bag.
Just what does it take, better coaches,stronger mentallity,beter players in all positions,pride .
Not sure, but dont expect many changes next season either, bit of a shame tbh
posted on 25/8/11
Giants are No. 1 in Yorkshire but sadly that's more of a reflection of where the other Yorkshire teams are at. Even if they don't progress they should remain as Yorkshires best for a year or two.
They don't have enough good players to challenge the top 2 or 3 clubs and need to hang on to their very best.It's to be hoped Davy never loses interest. Their real challenge is to consolidate as a top 4 club.
posted on 12/9/11
Dont think Shuds are no 1 . They have had a good eseason while, Leeds have gone off the boil a bit.
Shuds have made great leaps over the last 2 3 seasons but fall behind on youth development and gates, not to mension you havnt won owt yet.
posted on 24/9/11
yorkshires number one , dont think so. look good in attack but paper thin defence. Sand off brown good in defence poor in attack. They need 2 centres and a good attacking stand off in my view.