Interesting that Corey was subbed early. Sure the game was won and it was a chance to get Oli Burton some game time but it could also be keep him injury free for a go at Wakey next week. We will see.

Great performance wasn’t it? Echo what you guys are saying about Broadbent, he is showing some real quality. Unlucky with the missed intercept too.

Muizz must be close to first team. Trout and Walters good in patches and what a good combination those lads could be in a few years.

McConnell impressed me too.

Be interesting to see who is fit and who Rob selects for Wigan

Trout, Johnson and McLelland are all set in the much-changed Fev squad for the 1895 Cup game at Widnes on Wednesday (along with Wellington Albert).

Glad to see Broadbent has been playing well, felt for him as he had a nightmare for Fev against Toronto when he bombed three tries (well, one was a very difficult opportunity but the other two were walk-ins). He was playing on the wing with Luke Briscoe injured but like Newman I'm sure he's an out-and-out centre.

Do you know how the young ones and napoleon got on last night?

19s currently 18-0 down to Wigan at HT. As convincing as score suggests too

Got to hand it to wigan, theyr consistently class at this level

24-0 at moment.

24-10 currently. Trout and Johnson tries. Horrendous weather

Finished 24-10. At least we won the 2nd half. Was Holroyd injured again?

Wigan was too clinical today in horrific conditions but team never gave in and kept at it. Our last tackle plays was as bad as the weather today. McConnell prob our best along with McLelland, Joe Burton and Whitton but like I say Wigan too good today and deserved their win.

Holroyd got injured 15 mins into his 1st game back at Saints. He has broken a bone in his foot. Out for another month at least. 2 weeks in a boot and 2 weeks rehab after that.

Thanks Marty. Did we struggle up front a little? Wigan are very physical. We couldn’t cope with Huddersfield for similar reasons.
Am I right that we tend to field more “under age” players than most other sides though? A year or two makes a huge difference at that age.

The starting pack today were all 2nd and 3rd years, 3 of each, so pretty standard, not particularly young. Only 2 first years in the starting 13, so we had a pretty experienced team playing. Credit to Wigan, very good team.

Fair dos. Hopefully we’ll get them in the GF and turn the tables.

Genuine question, where are we weak given I keep hearing how we have the best batch of youngsters for years?

Were currently missing our starting props, Holroyd injured and Dupree on loan at York, and our halves are poor which leads to not a great kicking game. McLelland is ok but hes nobody with him. Those are the weaknesses of the team.

The pack when at full strength is very good which leads to a stronger bench and Broadbent in the centre is outstanding also.

I think there are some clear future first graders in the pack, and agree on Broadbent too. McLelland is solid in D and has a kicking and passing game, but I was expecting some more from running...

Muizz has gone on loan to Newcastle for a month. Look forward to hearing how he gets on.

Good move by Leeds

Hopefully Muzzy gets plenty of minutes because if he lives up to his potential we have another quality young Forward to add to our 1st team ranks.

Sorry only just seen this.

From memory, Johnson was the most impressive of the Leeds youngsters (created one really good try), though I don't think Trout was on for that long. It's a big ask for a young half like McLelland to come into a good-quality Championship game such as Widnes v Fev and stand out, he went ok without really shining.

Wellington Albert played very well, though his size and offloading ability are always going to make him a handful against Championship opposition.

Nice to hear Agar's comments on some academy lads in his press conference.

Muizz won’t be getting any minutes if he’s found guilty of grace D dangerous throw as he’s been charged.

It would be a shame for the game if Muizz doesn't make it in the first team but I'm still unsure how a lad of 5ft 8 and currently 89kg could ever play prop in a SL that's unfortunately dominated by wrestle. All credit to him if his obvious desire and ability prevails.

Cheers for that. hope Johnson gets a few more chances.
Think Albert may get a game v Wigan.

Its interesting re McLelland isn't it. He doesn't seem to be setting the world on fire but the things he does well are things some supposed future star halfbacks never develop - tackling, being organised etc.

Re Mustapha, there's no reason he can't make be a 13 in the modern game if he puts on 5-10 kilos and can translate his physical style to open age. You always need big forwards, but we all know big lads who play nowhere near their weight and smaller forwards (e.g. Bateman) who play well above theirs.