There isnt a better pairing in Super League.


Gildart has world class potential.

A good point, pairings are a real benefit. Hall for me has gone backwards over the last year or two and does not look to be half the player he was and Watkins is a player I am not sure of - sometimes he looks good but other times totally anonymous. This season could be a huge one for Oliver - if he continues to improve as he has.

I think the issue for England over the last few years has been the backs - we can match other in the forwards most of the time.

Moon plays inside Hall though; Watkins is on the other side. But I agree he often seems to offer little. We are weak in the centres, though, although I'd like to see Shenton maybe given another chance, he was looking a much improved player until his bad injury. But certainly Gildart has the chance to force himself into the reckoning if he carries on like this, and his relationship with Budgie can only help his cause.

True, but he also scores plenty even when Budgie isn't involved in the play, like his following the Escare kick-chase on Friday, or his v Cronulla, or the one v Salford where he linked with Farrell...

I wasn't sure about Gildart last year and was if the opinion that we were just waiting for someone better to come along.

As the season went on and certainly the beginning of this year he is showing a lot of improvement and potential. I think those calling for international honours are a little premature. IMO he needs a couple more good seasons before considering England.

Gildart has improvement in him, we have to keep him developing as he is. I think he is good all round centre. Not international standard yet.