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15 Simon Hammersley
14 Vereniki Goneva
13 Chris Harris
12 Juan Pablo Socino
11 DTH van der Merwe
10 Craig Willis
9 Sonatane Takulua
1 Rob Vickers
2 Santiago Socino
3 Jon Welsh
4 Calum Green
5 Will Witty
6 Mark Wilson
7 Will Welch (captain)
8 Nili Latu
Replacements
16 Scott Lawson
17 Sami Mavinga
18 Trevor Davison
19 Sean Robinson
20 Ally Hogg
21 Sam Stuart
22 Joel Hodgson
23 Josh Matavesi
new starters
14 Vereniki Goneva
13 Chris Harris
12 Juan Pablo Socino
11 DTH van der Merwe
10 Craig Willis
9 Sonatane Takulua
1 Rob Vickers
2 Santiago Socino
3 Jon Welsh
4 Calum Green
5 Will Witty
6 Mark Wilson
7 Will Welch (captain)
8 Nili Latu
Replacements
16 Scott Lawson
17 Sami Mavinga
18 Trevor Davison
19 Sean Robinson
20 Ally Hogg
21 Sam Stuart
22 Joel Hodgson
23 Josh Matavesi
new starters
Nice to see Willis starting and also Willis and the two Socinos. C'mon Falcons!!
Excited to see DTH! Him and Goneva will tear it up given ball. Excited!
that is close to our best back line - with Sin Sin, tait and Flood in the 23 it would be there
Looking forward to seeing Willis and Socino junior in the side, against a very strong Bath side.
Have said for a while that Willis is the future of this club at ten, and although Hodgson has been excellent so far, look forward to seeing what Willis can do.
What has happened to Callum Chick, is he injured?
Have said for a while that Willis is the future of this club at ten, and although Hodgson has been excellent so far, look forward to seeing what Willis can do.
What has happened to Callum Chick, is he injured?
That's a team I like the look of, nice to see DTH in finally. 
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Looking forward to seeing Willis and Socino junior in the side, against a very strong Bath side.
Have said for a while that Willis is the future of this club at ten, and although Hodgson has been excellent so far, look forward to seeing what Willis can do.
What has happened to Callum Chick, is he injured?
he had a moon boot on last Sat night
With Rokoduguni for Bath we need strong wings.
What’s happened to Maxime Mermoz he wasn’t injured when he adsconded to France for a couple of weeks and he was on the plane to the USA but not even on the bench.
RR, Chicky went off with an injury early on against Sale.
Pityacker, Max travelled to the USA but suffered some sickness while he was over there, and barely trained during the week.
Pityacker, Max travelled to the USA but suffered some sickness while he was over there, and barely trained during the week.
Mermoz was going to play our last friendly against Edinburgh but went back to France for personal reasons. Now he is back has he picked up an injury? I expected him to be our starting 13 over Harris this season.
Sincerely hope that Flood is available for the London Irish game.
I'd have Tait over Hammersley when the former is available again, with Goneva and DTH on the wings with Sinoti on the bench for impact.
Sincerely hope that Flood is available for the London Irish game.
I'd have Tait over Hammersley when the former is available again, with Goneva and DTH on the wings with Sinoti on the bench for impact.
Quote:Thanks for that Smithy like a lot of fans have been looking forward to seeing the classy Mermoz start in the league but for one reason or another he hasn’t so perhaps next week.markismith50
RR, Chicky went off with an injury early on against Sale.
Pityacker, Max travelled to the USA but suffered some sickness while he was over there, and barely trained during the week.
Bath Rugby team to face Newcastle Falcons
15. Freddie Burns
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Max Clark
11. Matt Banahan
10. Rhys Priestland
9. Chris Cook
1. Nick Auterac
2. Jack Walker
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Luke Charteris
5. Elliott Stooke
6. Charlie Ewels
7. Francois Louw (c)
8. Paul Grant
Replacements
16. Tom Dunn
17. Beno Obano
18. Scott Andrews
19. James Phillips
20. Zach Mercer
21. Darren Allinson
22. Ben Tapuai
23. Aled Brew
Onwards and Upwards!
15. Freddie Burns
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Max Clark
11. Matt Banahan
10. Rhys Priestland
9. Chris Cook
1. Nick Auterac
2. Jack Walker
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Luke Charteris
5. Elliott Stooke
6. Charlie Ewels
7. Francois Louw (c)
8. Paul Grant
Replacements
16. Tom Dunn
17. Beno Obano
18. Scott Andrews
19. James Phillips
20. Zach Mercer
21. Darren Allinson
22. Ben Tapuai
23. Aled Brew
Onwards and Upwards!
Quote:markismith50
Max travelled to the USA but suffered some sickness while he was over there...
If you go from eating French food to eating American food, well it's just going to happen.
any news on the Flood Hamstring???
Hi Kath, the team to play London Irish will be named on Thursday of next week. We're not going to aid London Irish's or any other team's preparation by telling them which players may or may not be involved in the game until we absolutely have to.
Cheers
Smithy
Cheers
Smithy
Quote:Kath...
any news on the Flood Hamstring???
it would appear his Ham is still strung
The main thing I want to see from this game is be aggressive and actually go at Bath hard and attack!
Despite the wins I've seen barely any of that so far...
Despite the wins I've seen barely any of that so far...
MARK I only asked of news re the Flood hamstring not sure where all this came from?
Re: Falcons v Bath Sat 23 Sept
markismith50 (
22 September, 2017 15:21
Hi Kath, the team to play London Irish will be named on Thursday of next week. We're not going to aid London Irish's or any other team's preparation by telling them which players may or may not be involved in the game until we absolutely have to.
Cheers
Smithy
Re: Falcons v Bath Sat 23 Sept
markismith50 (
22 September, 2017 15:21
Hi Kath, the team to play London Irish will be named on Thursday of next week. We're not going to aid London Irish's or any other team's preparation by telling them which players may or may not be involved in the game until we absolutely have to.
Cheers
Smithy
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any news on the Flood Hamstring???
it would appear his Ham is still strung
Or maybe not, hence Mark's post.
Deano likes to keep them guessing, which is a pain in the rear for we supporters, but if Deano believes it might sometimes help, even a little bit, then I will go along with that.
I hope we can use last seasons performance at Bath as an extra incentive to get points today. Bath and Quins away both up there as the worst performances of last season.
This is just my opinion but I think all this secret squirrel stuff about player availability is just stuff and nonsense. I don't suppose Dean Richards gave any thoughts or adjusted the team selection to the fact that Bath may possibly play Rhys Priestland at flyhalf and Freddie Burns at full back ( as they are), he would have made his selection by deciding who is fit, who needs a rest and who did well in training. Like wise the Bath coaching set up in all probability didn't waste much time thinking as to whether Toby Flood or Maxime Mermoze are playing or not. As the saying goes " you can only play what's in front of you" so teams should be going out with a plan to play in a way and style suited to the team selection and then look to impose that plan regardless of who is playing for the opposition.
Deano used to like a game of poker so maybe its in his physic to keep his cards close to his chest!
Quote:DJMc
This is just my opinion but I think all this secret squirrel stuff about player availability is just stuff and nonsense. I don't suppose Dean Richards gave any thoughts or adjusted the team selection to the fact that Bath may possibly play Rhys Priestland at flyhalf and Freddie Burns at full back ( as they are), he would have made his selection by deciding who is fit, who needs a rest and who did well in training. Like wise the Bath coaching set up in all probability didn't waste much time thinking as to whether Toby Flood or Maxime Mermoze are playing or not. As the saying goes " you can only play what's in front of you" so teams should be going out with a plan to play in a way and style suited to the team selection and then look to impose that plan regardless of who is playing for the opposition.
That works well to an extent
But the top teams also have plans for individual players.
This is anecdotal and a bit comedic but the truth is also in there
The players know everything about their oppo and thus set up in particular ways against certain people.
Have a look at Dean I explaining it here.
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Back on the game. It's gonna be a hard bruising contest. We need to secure our break downs with the likes of lowe sniffing around. And it's also a big marker for Willis to prove how good he is. COYF
Good cover for 10 on the bench if he struggles
19 - 0 up after 30 minutes, excellent start, Bath hit back with a Banahan try
And then it all went to pot.
Sounds like the usual sleepy start to the second half.
A tale of two half’s first have we held our own played well through the hands and took our chances. Bath looked very dangerous ball in hand.
Second half simply fell apart poor discipline and gave away stupid penalties. Bath took their chances.
Any chance of winning this game has gone. I hope we can get a 4th try as we deserve something from this game. Bath will get another 1-2 Try’s with 17 minutes left in this.
This is why we we are outsiders for top 6 and will struggle to get there as the top teams when 0-19 up are able to close games out and be sensible in decision making.
On to next week and a massive game vs Irish.
Second half simply fell apart poor discipline and gave away stupid penalties. Bath took their chances.
Any chance of winning this game has gone. I hope we can get a 4th try as we deserve something from this game. Bath will get another 1-2 Try’s with 17 minutes left in this.
This is why we we are outsiders for top 6 and will struggle to get there as the top teams when 0-19 up are able to close games out and be sensible in decision making.
On to next week and a massive game vs Irish.
JPS dots down but it’s a knock on on the build up. I take my previous post back we’ve dug in here this is an open game. Come on boys 5 mins to go.
We lead 32-33 three minutes to go
WINNERS!
Outstanding effort by the whole 23. COYF
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 23/09/2017 16:44 by Falcons_Thunder.
I would hate to have called that game at any point
Even to the final kick we could have lost it
What a game of rugby
Even to the final kick we could have lost it
What a game of rugby
Wow what a game. Bonus point win away to Bath feckin outstanding Falcons.
Get in you little beauties!!!!
All i asked for before the game was to actually get at bath and play some attacking rugby...and they answered me.
Yes they're going to make mistakes playing that kind of game but by god when it came off some of the play was simply outstanding!!!!
Great win!! Very proud.
And through all the attacking play..Mark Wilson yet again was a warrior / workhorse / tackle machine / try scorer...what ever you want to call him! Will go down as one of the falcon greats....
All i asked for before the game was to actually get at bath and play some attacking rugby...and they answered me.
Yes they're going to make mistakes playing that kind of game but by god when it came off some of the play was simply outstanding!!!!
Great win!! Very proud.
And through all the attacking play..Mark Wilson yet again was a warrior / workhorse / tackle machine / try scorer...what ever you want to call him! Will go down as one of the falcon greats....
I put the hex on Bath brilliant that’s simply unbelievable I take it all back im glad I look foolish from my previous posts. That last 10 minuets shows a never say die attitude. I thought Bath would run away with it. Our finishers for the bench made that game Davision brilliant Mavinga came on made a difference. A great away win.
Just coming up for air! Nearly missed my station. Well done lads especially Bath at home and
I think that's been a good day at the office. More than the Wuss and even the Sale result, that's a massive statement and marker of progress. Yippee!
Outstanding, and the Falcons are still unbeaten on English soil!
What a result, and coming back 32-19 down too after leading 19-0.
Wow, just ridiculous!
Wow, just ridiculous!
Going to take a dive in the prediction league but what the hell- listening to it on the radio seems the bench turned it around. Look forward to watching it on Prem rugby site.
Can't believe it what an absolute humdinger!
What an advert for AP rugby. I'd have been happy with losing bonus points in the end but these boys dont know the meaning of giving up! Well done all.
Well then that is just fan-dazzy-dozy
Thank You Falcons you are STARS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx replacements: xxxxxxx
Thank You Falcons you are STARS xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx replacements: xxxxxxx
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Going to take a dive in the prediction league but what the hell
Me too but, as you say, what the hell!
Had Wilson down as my Rugby Paper star man today... glad Geordie falcon agreed!
Alnwick Falc shame on you. The Craster fan at the game never gave up in that last 15 mins and shouted support for our boys. Did I beli5we could win, no. But all the Bath fans around me were worried. Driving home to London was brilliant. First time I have seen our boys play with so much passion. Looking forward to Exeter away now. The boys done us proud today.
Quote:London Magpie
Looking forward to Exeter away now.....
I don't believe that has ever been said before, not in the whole history of time.
Hahaha! Absolutely brilliant.
Just got back from a weekend away. When I looked at me twitter I had to pinch myself, jumping up n down like a big kid!
See you at KP one last time till next year this Friday!
Let's make the south stand bounce!
Just got back from a weekend away. When I looked at me twitter I had to pinch myself, jumping up n down like a big kid!
See you at KP one last time till next year this Friday!
Let's make the south stand bounce!
Just visiting to say - well played Falcons, excellent game of rugby, and what you did to our fringe defence was just brutal - please at least use Vaseline next time, it's just good manners!
For my money the big turning point was when we (Bath) went for the corner around 58 minutes whilst 13 up. I felt that 3 points there would push the advantage to 3 scores, whilst a try would have done exactly the same. With 22 minutes to go you guys were ripping through our defence far too easily to ever think that 13 points was a safe lead.
For my money the big turning point was when we (Bath) went for the corner around 58 minutes whilst 13 up. I felt that 3 points there would push the advantage to 3 scores, whilst a try would have done exactly the same. With 22 minutes to go you guys were ripping through our defence far too easily to ever think that 13 points was a safe lead.
Thanks WT, Pleased that we gave you a good game right to the final whistle.
Quote:Neale Harvey
Had Wilson down as my Rugby Paper star man today... glad Geordie falcon agreed!
The guy is just immense!
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