Moseley Preview Round 10

Jamie Crawford
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Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 24, 2015 12:18:02 GMT

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Post by Jamie Crawford on Nov 24, 2015 12:18:02 GMT

KO 14.30

The Yorkshire Post on Monday reported, “…Director of rugby Clive Griffiths made no secret of the fact during the build-up that he viewed this weekend’s league game against Moseley the more important of the two.

But that didn’t stop him putting out a strong side for their latest challenge with scrum-half Michael Heaney making a welcome return after missing the last four games and resuming his partnership with Declan Cusack for the first time for over two months...”

We beat Connacht Eagles 22 – 5 so now we can concentrate on the Championship this weekend.

The Knights are still third, yes third in the Championship with three losses from their nine games played. Moseley are tenth after winning three and losing six.
The Knights have scored 252 points (28/match) and conceded 214 points (23.8/match) on their nine-game journey. Mose have scored 209 (23.2/match) and conceded 270 (30/match) points on their trip. Hopefully it remains a coincidence that both the Knights have conceded and Mose have scored an average of 23.x points/match) as we want to score many more and concede many less.

Mose’s Glyn Hughes (Fly Half/Full Back) is the third highest points scorer in the Championship, below Dougie and Bristol’s Gavin Henson. Kyle Evans (wing) and Drew Cheshire (wing) are the Championship’s equal-sixth top try-scorers this season. The Knights, especially Dougie and Tyson must watch out for Mose’s flying wingers.

Impressive scoring stats from the Championship’s tenth-placed team, in fact Mose have scored more points than seventh-placed London Scottish. Their defence has let them down as they have leaked more points than any other team in the Championship. Mose have leaked 35 tries this season, compared to the Knights’ 24. London Scottish still have the strongest defence, having only conceded 18 tries.

Two thirds of Moseley’s tries have been scored by backs, all bar three by the wingers. Only Bedford Blues’ wingers have scored more tries in the Championship this season. The Back Row have scored 60% of the tries scored by forwards. Mose have scored the sixth highest number of tries in the Championship but, as mentioned, they have conceded the most. Their back row (highest amount conceded in the Championship) then their wings (joint-second highest conceded ) are Mose’s Achilles heel. So strong areas in attack are also weak areas in defence.
Mose have conceded three tries by the second row, only Jersey have conceded more by this position.

Elsewhere in England on this Wintery weekend:

On Friday 27th:
Bristol (1) play London Scottish (7) (19.45 KO)
Carnegie (2) welcome the other exiles, London Welsh to Yorkshire. (9) (20.00 KO)

Saturday 28th:
Jersey (8) probably fly over to Yorkshire when Rotherham Titans (5) play them at Clifton Road (14.00 KO)
Ealing Trainlfinders (11) welcome Nottingham (6) (15.00 KO)

Sunday 29th:
Bedford Blues (4) hope to feel more positive in Cornwall after they play the Pirates. (12) (15.00 KO)

COYK

DONNY, DONNY, DONNY…

Last Edit: Nov 24, 2015 12:20:05 GMT by Jamie Crawford

Jamie Crawford Director of Rugby Posts: 1,859	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 25, 2015 10:09:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jamie Crawford on Nov 25, 2015 10:09:09 GMT BONUS - Doncaster Academy v Moseley Academy kicks off at 12.00 and free entry for season ticket holders

John Bale Director of Rugby Posts: 1,771	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 27, 2015 7:33:10 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by John Bale on Nov 27, 2015 7:33:10 GMT Wondering what the selection surprises are for the Moseley game that Clive alluded too last night.

martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 27, 2015 7:58:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Nov 27, 2015 7:58:10 GMT Can't wait to find out JB

John Bale Director of Rugby Posts: 1,771	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 27, 2015 12:51:04 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by John Bale on Nov 27, 2015 12:51:04 GMT Don't see any surprise's there, can't think what Griff was talking about.

martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 27, 2015 15:56:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Nov 27, 2015 15:56:41 GMT Maybe that was the surprise....I was thinking maybe we had someone back on the bench or a new signing but no. Still happy with the team, a good strong setup. Come on Donny!

John Bale
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Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 27, 2015 16:44:10 GMT via mobile

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Post by John Bale on Nov 27, 2015 16:44:10 GMT

Is it Griff's 1st choice starting 15, very close, maybe Hotsen in at 4, and Chal to 6_ would bev displace Will Hurrell that'd open for debate. Got to say though I do think Shaw is a very good player and he alongside Ollie are the future in the 6:8 positions.

Last Edit: Nov 27, 2015 17:59:42 GMT by John Bale

billhunt
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Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 28, 2015 21:31:57 GMT

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Post by billhunt on Nov 28, 2015 21:31:57 GMT

Finally got home after quite the best post-match party ever at Castle Park. A packed concourse and a superb atmosphere with the jazz band. Happy hours! That new Knights Ale is a lovely pint, especially at half price! Thanks to all for a great day at the Club - as far as I can recall it! There was some rugby too, I believe////////

shedtugger Manager Posts: 778	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 29, 2015 12:53:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by shedtugger on Nov 29, 2015 12:53:54 GMT Totally echo your sentiments Bill. Congratulations to all involved in making it a very memorable day for our President, supporters and the club. Well done to the players and coaches for a wonderful victory on the field. Thank you all.
	Last Edit: Nov 29, 2015 13:58:46 GMT by shedtugger: spelling mistake

wildbill KORT Posts: 1,065	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 29, 2015 13:54:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildbill on Nov 29, 2015 13:54:26 GMT Shedtugger - hope you mean "memorable" day as otherwise Tony might not be smiling!! Guess I missed a cracking day.
	Two heads are better than one!!

shedtugger Manager Posts: 778	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 29, 2015 13:59:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by shedtugger on Nov 29, 2015 13:59:43 GMT Well spotted Bill. It is now corrected, thanks.

justdoit Mascot Posts: 48	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 29, 2015 19:49:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by justdoit on Nov 29, 2015 19:49:24 GMT Has no-one sobered up enough to post a report on yesterday's excellent result for the Knights?

michaeljohn
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Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 29, 2015 20:03:44 GMT

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Post by michaeljohn on Nov 29, 2015 20:03:44 GMT

Hi Justdoit,

Apologies, I wrote and posted the match report around 21:00 last night however it seems it has posted as a draft rather than 'news'. I will amend this as soon as i get home from work & in front of my laptop. Appreciate your patience, Michael.

martinc Director of Rugby Posts: 1,738	Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 30, 2015 12:38:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by martinc on Nov 30, 2015 12:38:08 GMT Michael The report is still not up on the website.....

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Moseley Preview Round 10 Nov 30, 2015 15:13:22 GMT

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Post by martinc on Nov 30, 2015 15:13:22 GMT

A comment from a Moseley supporter on Rolling Maul:
Doncaster were very good on Saturday and didn't give us a sniff. One point lead at half time was never going to be enough in those conditions. Their close season recruitment looked to me the most impressive in the Championship with some proven talent coming in and not appearing to lose much. Have to take your hat off to CG and his team who have done a marvelous job.

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