Rugby League: Super League XIII - Round 7

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by Punto83

Good performance by Leeds, particularly defensively. IMO, not as brilliant as the commentators were making out though. Don't get me wrong, very good but a few tries were long distance efforts and Bradford put in a decentish performance depsite what the scoreline suggests. Look at the tackles Leeds had to make and the possession during the game. I think comparing them to great sides of saints and Bradford was the usual sensational stuff we get from Sky

Oh aye, I completely agree mate. On another day Bradford could easily have had 20+ pts. That's 2 home games on the trot they've not conceded a try though which is a superb effort whoever the opponents.

[kevshat]

Going to take 2 tomorrow.

10pts Saints (-6) to beat Wigan Evs Bet365

Saints have covered this handicap for the last 3 years at Knowsley Rd and I think they'll do it again. Sean Long returns for St Helens and he can really pull the strings. In Ade Gardner, Saints have a livewire, in form try scorer and with Wigan missing the suspended Richie Mathers meaning Pat Richards will move to full back, Gardner could only have Liam Colbon to beat. Wigan are also without their forward Gareth Hock who gives Wigan a lot of go forward. Saints will be without Kieron Cunningham but James Roby's a fine replacement. Saints lost in France last week and will be eager to get back on track here. Wigan have been hanging in matches rather than being dominant though but Saints should have enough to see Wigan off here.

10pts Harlequins (-4) to beat Catalans 10/11 Stan James

Quins have made a good start to the season. Barring last week's battering by Leeds, Quins have been going very well. They will be without prop Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook for this match which is a huge blow but the return of Scott Hill is a major positive for the London side. Henry Paul is fit too which is another boost for the Quins. Catalans generally don't travel well and Quins have covered this handicap on both matches between the two at The Stoop. Catalans aren't the side they were last season with Stacey Jones and the loss of go forward from Jerome Guisset who is injured for this could be key too. I think Quins will win this and win it well enough to cover the 4pts they have to give away.

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Punto83

Good performance by Leeds, particularly defensively. IMO, not as brilliant as the commentators were making out though. Don't get me wrong, very good but a few tries were long distance efforts and Bradford put in a decentish performance depsite what the scoreline suggests. Look at the tackles Leeds had to make and the possession during the game. I think comparing them to great sides of saints and Bradford was the usual sensational stuff we get from Sky

Bradford weren't that bad, apart from some sloppy defence. If they put that much pressure on the line of any other team they would have been winning the match, but this season anyone can beat anyone and shocks will become the norm.

[Punto83]

I quite fancy Hull KR -2 in the early kick off. Hull KR impressed me last week in terrible conditions last weekend against Castleford and have Paul Cooke returning. Not sure on the weather on the East Coast but it's quite sunny here and breezy which I think will aid Hull KR. Just to be cautious though I'm backing Hull KR on the outright market at 1.73 with Skybet just incase it's a close one

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by Punto83

I quite fancy Hull KR -2 in the early kick off. Hull KR impressed me last week in terrible conditions last weekend against Castleford and have Paul Cooke returning. Not sure on the weather on the East Coast but it's quite sunny here and breezy which I think will aid Hull KR. Just to be cautious though I'm backing Hull KR on the outright market at 1.73 with Skybet just incase it's a close one

Good job you took the outright one . Nice work mate

[Punto83]

Originally Posted by kevshat

Good job you took the outright one . Nice work mate

I know, bit tense that one. Starting to learn to take the lowest handicaps possible (despite the price) or if it's close like that going on the outright market. For the sake of a few quid it#s best to have winner than nothing at all Sorry I didn't reply to your text after the league cup final mate ( i don't think I did??!) but I'd been drinking from 7am and my phone had packed in!

[Punto83]

Good call with the Saints/ Wigan match Kev. Cracking attacking performance from Saints, looking forward to next friday (?) when they play Leeds

Surprised about Harlequins so hardlines

Very small bet for me tonight Featherstone vs Whitehaven. Featherstone are -2 and I think the bookies are just being cautious because we are at home. Whitehaven had a cracking win last week against Halifax and are a decent team. On reflection I should have backed Whitehaven at +2 but I've backed them at 11/10 outright with Skybet. This will be a tough game for Featherstone, we are tipped to finish bottom along with Batley and Sheffield and Whitehaven are a solid mid table side. They are renowned for not travelling well but I think with it being on a bank holiday evening the travelling won't be as bad as it's a fair distance. Very small bet though to soften the blow if we do lose and pay for a few pints afterwards