I think it was interesting JJB singled broadbent out for well deserved praise and also said he’d had a heart to heart early in the week. Hopefully whatever was going on in either direction has kind of been cleared and he gets a fresh slate with Smith incoming.

Martin has been quality this year, I’d go so far as to say he’s the only overseas player justifying his spot right now which is in itself an issue.

Dwyer we know his strengths and weakness. His strengths will always look good against so called ‘lesser’ teams but you can’t fault his effort. I think it’s catch 22 because yes his passing effects the attack sometimes but how poor our attack is he’s forced into bad decisions. I also think if he was spelling with a proper high quality 9 (like lussick does with roby or morgue with Mickey Mac) we’d see less issues.

Also, we’ve had some bad defensive decisions this year but tolouses goal line d was dire. This miss from gigot on Donaldson in particular looked really bad.

JJB didn’t single him out at all. He has Walker men too ones other young players but again not Broadbent. He was the asked the direct question about Broadbent specifically. Then the praise came. Don’t think he would have initiated that though…..

Apologies if I worded it slightly wrong, he spoke enthusiastically about broadbent, whether he was asked a question or not, and spoke openly about a conversation they had earlier in the week.

I thought that was a marked difference to an answer jjb gave last time he was asked a question about broadbent where he gave a vague answer about what he had to do better to get picked.

Yea that’s true, and sounds like it’s his place to loose for a while now too which is great…..

Clean slate for everyone when Rohan Smith arrives anyway but certainly enough to give food for thought.

Martins a quality player, think It was wilkin who said the other week, if he played in a too 3-4 team we would rave about him.

In a struggling team with huge injury/ suspension list, after a bereavement and travelling half way round the world I'm not suprised he wasnt doing great during that period.

Hes a good player and goal kicker. He would look much better in a full team performing well.

Anyone know who the guy was in the yellow jersey role for the Rhinos last night. Running messages from the touchline to the players after tries etc? Usually Chev but definitely wasn't last night. Also seemed to be on the field far more than usual and JJB was on the touchline rather than the top of the stand.

Grix? He's supposed to have joined the staff.

Yes, good call.