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#Post#: 24249--------------------------------------------------
Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: Putneyquin
Date: May 19, 2019, 3:38 pm
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This season was much better than the horror show of last season
under JK. The fact we finished in 5th vs 10th is progress.
However, the reality check is that we ended up bang in line with
our 13 season average position of mid-table mediocrity:
Past 13 season avge: Position: 5.6/Points 57
2018/19: Position: 5th/Points 58
We started with a mixed performance, had a strong mid season,
then collapsed into a poor final third:
First 7 games: Won 3
Middle 8 games: Won 5
Final 7 games: Won 2
So, the big question for next season is whether Gustard can
change the “playing model” (buying players + developing players
+ culture + selection + tactics) and raise Quins above our
natural mid-table position.
I truly hope he can. But I’m unconvinced by his first round of
recruitment, especially in the second row. Our scrum was ranked
12th in league and our Lineout continues to let us down.
#Post#: 24253--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: raedarius
Date: May 19, 2019, 4:29 pm
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Mid table, or rather fourth to seventh, is separated by a single
point. Mark this down as a bit of an outlier season and see how
it plays out next season.
#Post#: 24254--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: QuincyJones
Date: May 19, 2019, 4:29 pm
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--- Quote from: Putneyquin link ---
>
> This season was much better than the horror show of last
season under JK. The fact we finished in 5th vs 10th is
progress.
>
> However, the reality check is that we ended up bang in line
with our 13 season average position of mid-table mediocrity:
> Past 13 season avge: Position: 5.6/Points 57
> 2018/19: Position: 5th/Points 58
>
> We started with a mixed performance, had a strong mid season,
then collapsed into a poor final third:
> First 7 games: Won 3
> Middle 8 games: Won 5
> Final 7 games: Won 2
>
> So, the big question for next season is whether Gustard can
change the “playing model” (buying players + developing players
+ culture + selection + tactics) and raise Quins above our
natural mid-table position.
>
> I truly hope he can. But I’m unconvinced by his first round of
recruitment, especially in the second row. Our scrum was ranked
12th in league and our Lineout continues to let us down.
>
--- End Quote ---
He didn't have a great deal of time in which to recruit though,
did he? Deals are often done well in advance of the season
ending and he didn't have that luxury, so most players he may
have gone for were contracted elsewhere.
He's added Baldwin for next season who's an excellent thrower.
I'm sure he'll be adding to the second row as well.
I think he's done a great job taking us to where we've ended up
from the horror show of last season and looking forward to
seeing that develop next season.
#Post#: 24264--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: Lyndo76
Date: May 20, 2019, 3:28 am
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agreed that this season was an odd one with the top 2 so fart
ahead and the rest so close. As has been said elsewhere Gustard
inherited the players and we ended up in a much better position,
1 game different and we might have had 4th, I'd much rather that
than facing the last game of the season worrying about
relegation. Now he's had a chance to buy some players we'll see
what next season brings but for the most part I was much happier
watching us this year than last year!
#Post#: 24303--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: Yareet
Date: May 20, 2019, 9:37 am
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So hands up anybody who predicted Dombrandt would be Quins’ find
of the season. Just because the names aren’t as known, doesn’t
mean they don’t be quality players.
#Post#: 24304--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: May 20, 2019, 9:39 am
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A season where we have *always* been in the top half of the
table, from week 1 to week 22, when compared to our fnish last
season has to be viewed as an improvement.
#Post#: 24305--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: Quinten Poulsen
Date: May 20, 2019, 10:19 am
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We've obviously improved, although the old habits are there to a
lesser degree. As with previous seasons I blame the players more
than the coaches.
#Post#: 24307--------------------------------------------------
Re: Back to mid table mediocrity ?
DIR By: quinalan
Date: May 20, 2019, 12:26 pm
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"Our scrum was ranked 12th in league and our Lineout continues
to let us down".
That does not make good reading. I hope Gustard addreses this
asap.
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