Salford Red Devil's take on Huddersfield Giants at the AJ Bell Stadium Paul Parkin looks forward to the game
So, we move onto the basement battle, well maybe not but you get my drift. Although mathematically possible for both sides to make the semi’s I think I’m safe to say that neither of us will be vying for a trip to Old Trafford.
The Reds are desperate for a win to try to regain some pride after what has been poor run of results) to say the very least) 8 losses in a row in all competitions with our last win coincidentally against the Giants back at the start of July, with injury problems and a loss of certain players form it’s been a real struggle for Watto’s men.
As for the Giants, they’ve had an inconsistent spell of results winning 4 and losing 4 of their last 8 matches. A team packed with big powerful players the Giants are always tough opponents and with the players we have missing especially in the pack this one is going to be another tough assignment for Salford.
Rob Lui v Danny Brough
With the absence of General Dobson and Todd Carnrney Salford’s attacking plans land squarely at the feet (and hands) of Robert Lui the little aussie will be a busy boy when the reds have the ball and will be key to us opening the Giants defensive line. He will have to be bang on form as I’m sure Giants coach Rick Stone (sounds like an American wrestler!!) will have told his troops to be aware of Lui’s talents. As anyone who knows anything about Super League knows that the key to stopping the Giants is to halt playmaker Brough, his kicking game alone can be enough to turn a game in Fartown’s favour, a handful at all times with the ball in his hands and I’m sure he’ll be the man to watch on Saturday.
Battle 2: Kris Welham v Jordan Turner
Following his short spell out of the side a couple of weeks back Kris Welham will be determined not to be left out again for the rest of the season, he’s been a consistent performer this season surprising many with some good performances, however his for has dipped, along with many others, over the last month or so and I’m sure he’ll be keen to make amends. Jordan Turner returned to Super League earlier this season after his short spell in Australia. The former Red Devil will be keyed up to put in a massive show against his former employers, a powerful runner with a great offload, he’ll be a real threat to Salford.
Battle 3: Craig Kopczak v Sebastine Ikahihfo
Former Giant Koppy will be up for the battle this week, as ever to be fair, against the side that let him go to join Salford, always a consistent player and leader who leaves everything on the field. He’ll run his blood to water for the cause and as I say this one may mean even more to him. Up against, well probably our whole pack will be the imposing figure of Ikahihifo a man in real form and takes some stopping, he’ll give Huddersfield real go forward which they will hope to exploit all the gaps that may be left in his wake drawing in two, three or even four defenders to bring him down.
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