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Jersey Reds preview Feb 19, 2019 13:05:06 GMT

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Post by Jamie Crawford on Feb 19, 2019 13:05:06 GMT

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Round 16, Fri 1st Mar, 2019 - 07:45pm Stade Santander International, Jersey.

Jersey Reds are currently fourth after winning nine games and losing six, the Knights are eighth after winning six and losing nine games.
The Reds have scored 403 points (26.9/game) and conceded 282 points (18.8/game). The Knights have scored 394 points (26.3/game) and conceded 378 points (25.3/game). Only London Irish have conceded fewer points, the Cornish Pirates have conceded the next fewest but that is 56 more points. Points scored by us and the Reds are comparable but Jersey have exhibited an over 25% stronger defence than us with points scored against them.

Jersey will be smarting from their heaviest defeat of the season; 27-3 away at London Irish on 27th January. They conceded four tries against Irish yet they’ve only conceded 33 all season before that (ave. just over 2/game). That loss was the only time Jersey have conceded four tries, so their defence is excellent. The Reds started the season badly by losing their first three games, so half of all their losses were in the first few weeks of the season. Further bad news for the Knights is that Jersey Reds have only been beaten once at home this season. Although they beat the mighty London Irish 17-14 in Round three, they lost To London Scottish 14-24 in Round 14.

There are six teams with a positive points difference including the Knights; both Nottingham and Coventry immediately above us have a negative points difference.
The Cornish Pirates are equal with Jersey Reds on league points but they have won a game less. The Pirates have however scored 15 bonus points from 15 games, not even London Irish have achieved this however 11 are try bonus points (equal with Ealing Trailfinders) and four are losing bonus points (equal with Jersey Reds, Coventry and us).
The Knights need to make their points scored lead to wins.

Other fixtures that could impact our eighth position are:

Coventry (7th, +2) welcome Richmond (11th)

London Scottish (9th, equal) travel to ~~Richmond~~ oops - Reading to face top-placed London Irish

Edit (added) – Both games are on Saturday 2nd March

Overall the Knights lost away against a much more expensive team, second-placed Ealing Trailfinders but put in a performance they were proud of. They then lost at home against Nottingham in a game that all felt they should have won but let’s say a lack of urgency or purpose left the Knights with a losing bonus point. Jersey Reds have only lost once at home yet this season but we beat them 24-26 early last season and lost by just six points in December the season before, so they are definitely not unbeatable at home

COYK

DONNY, DONNY, DONNY…

Last Edit: Feb 21, 2019 16:46:22 GMT by Jamie Crawford

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds preview Feb 21, 2019 12:44:03 GMT pairofcoyks likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Feb 21, 2019 12:44:03 GMT COYK put in a performance like you did against Ealing but go one better and win. Forget about last week against Nottingham. Have a purple patch of play and make Jersey Reds feel blue when they lose.

martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Jersey Reds preview Feb 21, 2019 22:56:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Feb 21, 2019 22:56:37 GMT Oh well done Jamie - word play on this forum are we sure the folk here would appreciate that? ;-)

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds preview Feb 22, 2019 9:27:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Feb 22, 2019 9:27:14 GMT I did wonder if you'd get the red/blue = purple play on words Martin but glad you did!!
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pshack Water Boy Posts: 147	Jersey Reds preview Feb 22, 2019 16:35:58 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pshack on Feb 22, 2019 16:35:58 GMT Is this a golden moment for Jamie?

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds preview Feb 23, 2019 8:33:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Feb 23, 2019 8:33:21 GMT I like what you did there Shack, why not add gold into the mix of colours but do you mean golden, prestigious or golden, old?! Free Press article: Doncaster Knights: ‘We need to be smarter’ – Michael Hills
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Jersey Reds preview Feb 25, 2019 11:55:00 GMT

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Post by martinc on Feb 25, 2019 11:55:00 GMT

Well I am hoping for the best performance of the season by the Knights, this weekend, just to make sure that those of us travelling get the most for our money apart from a nice trip. Either way I am sure the travelling support will be cheering on the Knights.

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds preview Feb 28, 2019 15:22:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Feb 28, 2019 15:22:26 GMT C’mon Knights, don’t make Jersey feel Royal, let’s make ‘em feel like mouldy old spuds left at the bottom of a sack.

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds preview Feb 28, 2019 15:44:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Feb 28, 2019 15:44:08 GMT Free Press: Doncaster Knights: Jersey build-up \| Trio sign new deals
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Jersey Reds preview Feb 28, 2019 17:46:09 GMT John Bale likes this

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Post by martinc on Feb 28, 2019 17:46:09 GMT

The team looks strong for tomorrow, looking forward to cheering the lads on, it is hard work being a travelling supporter in Jersey....good food, good company and hopefully great rugby by the Knights.

Some good signing been made too!

COYK! COYK! COYK!

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Mundiz Administrator Posts: 540	Jersey Reds preview Mar 1, 2019 10:09:35 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mundiz on Mar 1, 2019 10:09:35 GMT Is there any live streaming of this game?
	A word to the wise isn't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Jersey Reds preview Mar 1, 2019 11:05:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Mar 1, 2019 11:05:16 GMT BBC Radio Jersey: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06zy922
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martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Jersey Reds preview Mar 1, 2019 17:05:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Mar 1, 2019 17:05:15 GMT Sorry no updates coming from me, don’t seem to be able to post anywhere other than via the hotel WiFi I will give feedback tomorrow when possible COYK! COYK! COYK!

TheHeadlessKnight KORT Posts: 211	Jersey Reds preview Mar 1, 2019 17:08:41 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TheHeadlessKnight on Mar 1, 2019 17:08:41 GMT Don't worry Martin when we hear "every time sir" on the radio we will know you and Brian are there.
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Jersey Reds preview Mar 2, 2019 8:46:53 GMT

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Post by Jamie Crawford on Mar 2, 2019 8:46:53 GMT

Thinks to all the Knights' supporters who travelled to Jersey. It was miserable listening to BBC Radio Jersey's coverage of the game, I can't imagine being there (at the game). Hopefully whatever you experienced before and mainly after the game was pleasurable and went to some way towards dulling the misery of the heavy defeat.

thomasmachin: It would appear that if we are to replace the departing players we had better be quick or all the available players will be signed by Ealing ,Coventry and Cornish Pirates! Apr 20, 2018 8:14:16 GMT

donnyknightsfan: that was absolutely dire today almost from start to finish apart from a spell in the 2nd half when we looked OK. players don't look motivated enough to me. they need a kick up the backside. the next two games v Bedford and Irish look a tough ask now. Oct 6, 2018 21:04:32 GMT

rodders: A bit random this one but are any Knights fans travelling to the Jersey game on Friday 1st March flying from East Midlands on the 10.55 flight out. 2 of us are looking for a lift to East Midlands airport unexpectedly. Happy to share costs of travel Feb 17, 2019 19:52:21 GMT