I thought as a whole we had a very solid season, finishing 3rd after only winning 4 of our first 10 games and still having a chance of finishing top was impressive.
As for this current team I don't think it's good enough to get too the grand final mentally or practically, we played Leeds and Wigan 4 time each this season and came out with 1 draw so that shows it their
I do feel we are over achieving as a club but I do feel the standard of super league is not as good as it was 5 years ago saying that you still have to perform even if other side ain't n we did that after a slow start
I think if we are to challenge Leeds and Wigan next year we need more than just Hinchcliffe and rapira, I would say we deffo need another prop smith doesn't fill me with confidence that his good enough for a top 4 side, robbo and grix are at the end of the road now for this team we have replacements for robbo but there isn't many top full back knocking about and I feel it's a season or 2 early for Simpson to be playing every week
I hope to see wardle back full time in the next year as we have a good selection of second rowers n I feel Connor isn't a , he did a good job when ferres was out but showed he was out of his depth at Wigan , as for jake Connor i would suggest moving him back to full back, he is more comfortable in that position and has played well there in the past
Half backs I was happy with Ellis changed games on his own this season and took a lot of pressure off brough but your half backs can only play off good go forward which let us down v Wigan
Anderson - taking over from Nathan brown was a big job with the improvement he made to us, so I feel Anderson has done a fantastic job and I feel he should stay as he has earned the right to do so
As a whole it's been a good season some big wins,heartbreaking losses,lots of fun, and it's our job now to back the team again next season
Generally agree with the majority on here. I agree about Connor at fullback. Lots of creativity, not sure about Wardle back to centre, would rather have Murph with Jodie on the wing but that ship has sailed unfortunately.
Plus it's about time a decision was made on Connors position. Whether he eventually replaces Grix, Brough or Wardle he needs a specialist position to flourish and reach his potential, I'd let him choose where he prefers.
It worries me how much of a turnover we have had in players this year, much more so than in the recent past.
Another centre/winger whereever they come from would be great for competition. Wardle starting to look more and more a second row, as he seems to be more suited to crashing over than supplying a killer pass when theres someone in space.
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