Big Match Preview Salford Red Devils V Catalan Dragons
Good Friday Salford Red Devils Take on the Catalan Dragons, Here is out big match preview
KEY BATTLES
GLEN STEWART
Glean Stewart is experienced back rower with great skills and strong defence. He made more than 200 NRL appearances and is key player in that Catalan pack. Salford will need to be a well drilled side to stop Stewart providing a action packed full 80 minutes.
Ben Murdoch Masila has been in great form for Salford, the powerful forward to be looking to win the physical battle in the middle to get Salford on the front foot.
DAVE TAYLOR
The Battle of the front rows will be explosive. Craig Kopzak has been a inspiration since he signed for Salford with a 100% effort and commitment in every game he has played.
Dave Taylor is a experienced Australian who will be looking to get the Catalan pack moving forward.
Both players are very important to their own teams.
TODD CARNEY
With the forward battle being key this game may be decided on a big of magic in the midfield.
Gaz Obriens switch to standoff to replace the injured Robert Lui give him the opporinity to dictate play. With a great kicking game also Obrien will be hoping to have the magic touch both in his feet and in his hand to get Salford the result.
Todd Carney is Catalan Dragaons most creative player, back in Australia he suffered from ill discipline off the field but since playing in the South of France he has settled into the Catalan Team and become their "go to man" in many situations.
A moment of magic from either player could win the game for either team.
RICHIE MYLER
Both scrum halfs will be looking to have big impact on Good Fridays game, with their contrasting styles of play it will be a interesting battle.
Michael Dobson is Salfords rugby league general, probing and getting the team around the field with creative passing and a great kicking game. His organisational skills will be a key aspect in this battle.
Ex Salford player Myler may receive a hostile welcome form the Salford fans after he left the club under a cloud to to go Warrington but few fans can disagree he can be a match winner on his day.
Pace to burn and a ability to spot a gap in the defence Salford will need to be on top defensively to stop Myler.
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Catalan Dragons have a huge set of forwards and will be looking make big inroads into Salford territory. David Taylor is Catalan Dragons main meter maker and with help from Baitieri and Bosquet the Dragons dominant forward game will be a big feature in the game.
With Salfords Strength being out wide Salfords forwards will need to put up a fight in the huge battle up front. Craig Kopcak and George Griffin will carry the fight to the Catalan outfit and will not take a step back over the 80 minutes.
Glen Stewart is Catalans main defender and Willi Mason will add extra size and power to the Catalan Pack. Salford will need to test them for the full 80 minutes.
Both Sides have strike players out wide who can turn a game. Josh Griffin who is in great form so far this season is Salfords main threat with Greg Johnson and Junior Sau also looking to increase their try tally for 2016 Salford will be dangerous on Friday.
Catalan have the quality outwide to cause Salford pain all afternoon, Ex Red Jodie Broughton will be looking to score the tries that made him a fans favourite at Salford as well as Pat Richards who can be a dangerous goal kicker and try scorer.
Ian Watson has two games over the Easter period so will squad rotation come into play? here is is 19 for the Catalan Game
- Jusin Carney
- Michael Dobson
- Niall Evalds
- Mark Flannigan
- Carl Forster
- G Griffin
- Josh Griffin
- Greg Johnson
- Josh Jones
- Phil Joseph
- Craig Kopczack
- Ben Murdock Massala
- Gaz Obrien
- Junior Sau
- Mark Sarsfield
- Logan Tomkins
- Adam Walne
- Tommy Lee
- Oli Krasniqi
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