Quote ="PopTart"I think the bit you are missing is that tries are not scored in the last play, they are built up over at least 6 if not the whole game.
Rooney today was targeted and drew their defense out of shape. When he was tackled he was always tackled by two and got a quick play of the ball.
He will have days when he does get through and days when he won't but it doesn't mean he isn't influential.
For me he solves the problem of too many organisers. He doesn't organise, he runs at the line. I think Grix would do a similar job if given chance.
As for Atkins, he's our top try scorer, easily the best we have at busting the line and tackles better than most backs in the league. Just cos he didn't play when we win doesn't mean he stopped us winning. (That's as naive as saying Blanch or JD should be sold too. Thow in Murphy, he didn't play either!)
Why are we not just happy we have a big enough squad to win without him?
Atkins would have got a bag full of breaks today.'"
Agree totally with your comments about Atkins. Top player for me.
