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FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:45 pm

twitchy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:28 pm How has OHC been for tigers this season?

Under used.

Yeah, I watched him and he finished well and had some good moments. I think london irish really just showcased the best in some players so that they really stood out.

twitchy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:15 am

FKAS wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:45 pm

twitchy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:28 pm How has OHC been for tigers this season?

Under used.

Yeah, I watched him and he finished well and had some good moments. I think london irish really just showcased the best in some players so that they really stood out.

A very open game plan at LI meant he got a lot of the ball, at the minute he isn't getting as much so it's harder for him to impact games. That being said he was more involved yesterday than in previous weeks. His kick chase game has come on an awful lot and Tigers definitely have an attacking ploy to try and give their wingers one on one chances in the 22. It worked for OCH's first try and it was lined up on a couple of other occasions but didn't come to fruition.

The Tigers defence doesn't drop their wingers into the backfield either so he doesn't get the opportunity to run the ball back which is something he found joy with a few times at LI. Generally it's the halfbacks and fullback that are in the backfield for Tigers.

Pollard is mixing the attack pretty well and as things start to gel (and the attack coach comes back or is replaced) then he should get more opportunities. Particularly as George Martin, Olly Cracknell and Kyle Hatherall are all to return soon which only adds to the big horrible options in the back and should help keep Tigers on the front foot.