Whilst I know he could not have been given MOTM, Rocky for me was head and shoulders the best player on the pitch tonight.

Saints forwards battered us so we were always going to struggle in the outside backs but his pace is frightening, and he has a tremendous skill set.

Needs a long term deal in the offseason and for me has player himself into a bench spot over Logan, Powell, Williams etc.

His pass to Charnley was tremendous and he looks very solid under the high ball.

A natural replacement for Sam Tomkins on that showing.

A few good moments but surely too early to be calling him Tomkins' replacement.

(unless Sam goes tomorrow...)

A year or 2 behind Minichello but with a place on the bench most weeks for me would see him ready.

Did you miss the one he missed?

Just one then?

Not a bad effort!

Not even close to being solid under a high ball.

Unlike Sam?

Hampshire was the only player for us with a bit of class tonight.

I'd have moved him to the halves as our current duo aren't that great.

Correct, that's why Sam's not a great fullback.

Hampshire was fine under the high ball tonight and coped well with what Saints threw at him - not only that but his running in open play was a joy to watch.

Pitty he was under the cosh so much.

Top prospect, never a fullback. I'd be very wary of playing him in that position going forward tbh because it could kill his confidence.

Really excited to see what he can produce In his proper position though.

whats his proper position Nicky?

Some really good young players on show for both teams tonight.
Credit all round i think.

? Did nothing for me.

Thought Hampshire was by far and away your best player tonight.

Good talent

I can see another debate in the offing about should he be a 1 or a 6 pretty much the same way as happened with Sam. As far as I am aware Hampshire has rarely played 1 in the junior sides and is a half back.

The one where Saints were penalised for interference?

Had a great game, I thought...and surprised no-one's mentioned that try saving tackle where he dislodged the ball, as well as that double tackle on the LMS break and the following PTB.

The lad was outstanding and by far our best player tonight. However, one swallow does not make a spring! It bodes well for his future and I look forward to seeing him develop. Pace, skill and confidence. Great prospect!

Thought he had a great game tonight! Looked dangerous in attack, just wished Matty Smith had the confidence to use him a bit more in the 1st half when we had the overlap. Started to get more involved in the 2nd and it showed with a great pass for Charnley's try! 2 try saving tackles too so looks good in defence.

Only problem for me but he got away with it as Saints were penalised for interference, he should have jumped for that catch, would have given him a better chance of taking it and always could have drawn a penalty for being taken out in the air. Think Swift was given a penalty for this incorrectly in the 1st half from Goulding.

Other than that though a great performance and I look forward to seeing more of him.

My initial post was a bit harsh.

I don't think he had a blinder though.

2 try saving tackles, the second of which was top class, created field position for 1 try, created a try with sublime skills.

Average at best though Brett.

To put it into context Ryan has been playing in a very weak under 19's competition which Wigan have been dominating and has played full back for the last two months in that competition, prior to this all of his rugby came from the halves.
To state that the lad has made an impact in an unfamiliar position is an understatement, his attacking play is superb a great offload for Charnley's try and a superb last ditch tackle to deny Greenwood a certain try (why didn't the ref let the play run to see whether wigan scored and then gone to the screen to check the whole play?)
Yes, he has got his areas of improvement, high ball being one of them and occasional positioning in the attacking line but I've seen so much improvement in him since the Bradford game- his confidence is building nicely and he will turn in to a fine player and a very good replacement for Sam in the short term.
He also has Radlinski, Hampson and Tomkins to get as much experience and advice from.
Out of all the full backs we have introduced over the last year or so for me Hampshire is the one with the most rugby ability. If we manage his progression well, drip feeding him into the 1st team off the bench and starting occasionally by the time the lad's 20, he will be ready and dare I say it a real superstar for our club.

Don't talk stats to people who just want to moan about everything, that's just not right!