Another confidence boosting performance, without Hansen, Higham, Reynolds and Dezaria, this time. Once again, the defence was good, apart from the two chances we 'gifted' Swinton - both of which they took very well. (one from a needless penalty by Mason, and the other from Hutchison failing to find touch from a penalty)

In my opinion, the inclusion of Hall, at stand off, injected a bit of pace and flair into the half backs - and he contributed 20 points as well. Monday should be interesting, now London have been proved to be beatable.

May be controversial this but don't think Dezaria is in the 17 material, puts himself about but his game doesn't look structured and I think he may get caught out against the better teams.

Massive, massive game Monday, win and we give ourselves a sniff, some real winnable games follow so would become interesting come end of April

I've been a Hall critic, but he was man of the match for me,scored 2 good tries, made 2 more , made a few breaks and kicked the goals, I would give him a run at 6, he takes the line on ,which we have been missing, and has speed and go forward.

The question being of course is his heart in it, deffo be in the 13 somewhere for me be it FB/centre/6

Happy to hear that Hall was effective at 6. If we are to create space and chances both halfbacks need to pose a threat and take on the line as Charlie points out.
How did Cunningham junior look today ?

He did ok, after Hood had done a long spell. He has pace away from the ptb, although he did put out one or two sloppy passes.

Craig Hall's performance yesterday was the best we have seen this season in the stand off position. Defo deserves a crack at that position over the next few weeks Imo.

Totally agree, understanding between Hall and Crooks got better and better and Crooks seems twice the player he was a few games ago.

The lad want's to impress and in my eyes he is doing. He would be in my starting line up any day.

Dezaria looks a natural athlete, he is a bit raw but has plenty of energy and confidence. He should be in the squad every week.

Agreed Tony. I like the look of this guy,and i'm sure he'll get even better with more game time.

Well play him in the 2 games after tomorrow then



Agree he has potential, but tomorrow is not the time for learning

I never mentioned learning. I think he is good enough to be in the starting 17, and i think he'll get better with more game time. IMO of course.

Highlights here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2CQhhC0SgM

Highlights here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2CQhhC0SgM

100% agree

Did really well against Wigan and Saints and is not intimidated at all. Dewsbury tried and failed

Well I don't think he's overrun with experience compared to others in his position- so tomorrow is not the time IMO, this game is giving me the collywobbles - cannot afford to lose, the consequences are scary

Col, It is possible that he was rested for the Swinton game,along with Hansen, Higham & Owens, in order to play on Monday. Then again, I could be totally wrong.

Indeed it is, certain that Hansen and Higham were, Imo he will miss out tomorrow, then again I could be totally wrong

Fair enough Col.



Who would you leave out 2moz besides Dezzy?

We will need Jordans fitness, speed, offloads, defence and enthusiasm today. The lad will have a blinder.

Reynolds

Wrong.

Reynolds at 6 by the sounds of it and our best win of the season so far. That is great news all around if Ben played a big part in our win. I have had my doubts but if he can step up we have some well needed competition at halfback. We could also be a very difficult team to play if Hutchy and Ben can feed Hall, Crooks at centre and Mats linking in from fullback.
Up the Comics !

And happily so, wish I'd been right about the other one though

Another good game from Hutchison too - plus the try that Charlie reckons he needs!