Magic weekend has finally arrived and we are super excited Check out Paul Parkin's big match preview below looking forward to the game on SundaySo we meet again, no this is an Ian Fleming “Bond” script its Salford V Leigh, we’ve enjoyed some epic battles against each other over the years, good and bad for both sides.
This weekends Magic meeting could be pivotal in both teams season. Leigh have been on a poor run of form but this will be one game they’ll have targeted for getting their season back on the rails. Both teams priorities maybe looking at opposite ends of the table but this will be full blooded and passionate, Leigh with a few ex-reds in their ranks and the history between the clubs (and their Chairmen), looking forward to it.
Battle 1 Gareth Hock v Lama Tasi
What can you say about Gareth Hock that hasn’t already been said, well one thing that is often overlooking in his colourful career is he’s a very good player. We as Salford fans already know what a handful he can be both for and against us in the past and he’ll take some serious stopping this weekend, he’s been in a fine run of form this season and there have even been calls for the him to be called back into the international fold.
Up against him for the Red Devils will be the big Samoan powerhouse Lama Tasi. The “Bondi Bruiser” is a man on a mission this season, recreating the type of rugby we witness on his arrival in Super League. His “rugged” tackling style has put many a forward on the seat of his pants a few times already this year. Both men have great go forward and formidable defensive attributes, so keep an eye out for these two clashing.
Battle 2 Ben Crooks v Josh Jones
Ben Crooks the once Super League dream team member is a guy with huge talent, on loan from Castleford the lad sure knows where the try line is. His talent was spotted over in Oz when Parramatta took him over there, despite not making a first grade appetence for the Eels he will have undoubtabley learnt some skill which Leigh are benefitting from. Josh Jones has been one of our most consistent performers over the past 2 seasons. His powerful, uncompromising running style causes teams no matter of issues, whether that be him playing second row or centre, can you imagine having to try and stop him in full flight!!!
Battle 3 Mickey Higham & Eloi Pelissier v Logan Tomkins & Kris Brining
For the second week running I have picked the hookers as a key component for either sides efforts for victory this weekend. For Leigh this for me is their major threat with 3 (If you include Liam Hood) very good “number 9’s” Firstly the vastly experienced Mickey Higham, he’s been there and seen it all at the very top level for over 15 years, a very canny operator who will seek out any weakness in a defensive line. Leigh made an excellent decision to bring in Frenchman Pelissier, nippy, clever and, like Higham, an organiser who’ll boss the Leigh forwards around the park.
For us, like I mentioned last week Tomkins and Brining are going to be hugely important in any Salford win, both in fantastic form and Brining was most peoples Man of the Match in last weeks cup game against Hull KR scoring a fantastic solo try.
Your listening to this weeks Devil in the Detail, all your Salford Red Devil's news and chat to enjoy. We are joined by Rugby league legend broadcaster Ray French who gives us his view on Salfords 2017 form, ex Red Nick Pinkney talks about his career, Lee Mossop Greg Johnson Logan Tomkins and Willie Poaching talk about the Victory against Hull KR.
Paul Whiteside looks at the local amateur rugby scene as Paul Parkin takes us through the news of the week as we prepare for Magic Weekend.
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