Good post until the last sentence!

Thought it was a good game, in those conditions it was always going to be a forwards game in the middle. I was surprised in view of previous encounters with the lack of any real incidents, a couple of flare ups either way, but nothing like previous matches. I thought leigh took their chances well. Was surprised with how tight it remained, credit to factor that, the gifted try really lifted you and kept the belief there. On that show I think you should and hope you will make the top 4 at the end of the season. From my own teams perspective, a win is a win. Defensively we looked strong. Credit to all players and fans for attending in those conditions. Look forward to the return fixture.

More than matched Leigh in forwards. Tangata not afraid to throw his weight around of the bench. Ambler and Cahalane provide good go forward with Moore and Tangata coming of bench. A real forward tussle. Manelly looked impressive coming off bench and provided zip round play the ball.



Only area of concern which RM will be aware of is halfback and the lack of a good kicking game. RM already stated that Place needs to improve in this area. Have to agree Place didnt really offer much and pressure was on Murrell for majority of game.



Backs were indifferent and leigh also shaded this area . Saltonstall did well but Brown was targeted with Leigh kicking game and his lack of pace showed at times. Centres stood up well . Tyrer a standout for me and Taylor also doing well against a good centre.



As for Leigh Moi Moi is a good forward for mine and attracts defenders. Ridyard was excellent and difference between teams.

I wouldn't say Brown lacked pace.Think he is a Worrincy clone who has pace/power and brainfart in equal proportions.

Im sure the mods will whip him in to shape soon......................



There were a lot of town fans posting their opinions who got banned(some rightly so and some not so) yet we constantly have to put up with Charlie's thread drifts and tripe on nearly every thread(FWIW when he talks rugby he makes some valid points). This forum seems to have gone downhill over the last year or so and having mods that are not active often on the forum does not help.

To be fair to Place I think Johnston would have struggled with those conditions as well. I couldnt even tell that Brierley was playing really and saying that he is the best half back in the competition it simply was not a game for them.

Ridyard was dandruff above the other half backs

Very true' we were saying the same in that freezing cold North Stand.



I can't remember ever being so cold at a RL game.

Well I'm here a fair bit. How would you like a nice bit of moderation from a 'bullter'?

I thought he looked unfit and ponderous with poor defence to be honest, winger went round him 3 times in first half, unlike Rob he did look ok under the high ball but did nowhere near the amount of carries though this may well be done yo the new coach's tactics.

When are you at Odslum?