Don't think he was that harsh on Connor. He said a lot of very complementary things about him, and clearly recognises his talent. Because of that, I think he expects more from him, and ultimately we can hope that the "tough love" approach will help Connor to finally consistently play to his potential. One player who is really dissapointing me at present is McDonnell. For a second row who lacks size and pace he is responsible for far too many mistakes and penalties. Off contract at the end of the year and at the moment he's not making a case for his retention.

Don't think he was that harsh on Connor. He said a lot of very complementary things about him, and clearly recognises his talent. Because of that, I think he expects more from him, and ultimately we can hope that the "tough love" approach will help Connor to finally consistently play to his potential. One player who is really dissapointing me at present is McDonnell. For a second row who lacks size and pace he is responsible for far too many mistakes and penalties. Off contract at the end of the year and at the moment he's not making a case for his retention.

While you'd not want to see Gannon in the halves every week I thought he went pretty well. He'll make a cracking 13 for someone if we don't get him tied down smartish. 

While you'd not want to see Gannon in the halves every week I thought he went pretty well. He'll make a cracking 13 for someone if we don't get him tied down smartish. 

As disappointing as it was, we just need to forget the last 20 mins.

Took the foot off the gas and made stupid mistakes.

BA will sort that out.

The first 60 was very good.

The line speed and aggression was excellent.

Personified by Bentley. I'm sure the haters will leave him alone this week.

Makes the game much more enjoyable.

Connor MoM again. He makes a massive difference and gives us something we haven't had for a long time.

Yes he's inconsistent, slow and a marmite character, but he is a huge asset in attack.

We have to keep finding a place for him in the 13 every week.

Gannon just looks like he will be our future 13. A real talent.

Might well be there next week as Palaasia will be needed in the front row when Tommy kops a ban.

Palaasia and Jenkins were good again.

And forgive me, but I may actually be seeing what BA sees in Handley in the centre. He was pretty effective.

Still think we'll struggle against the top 3 or 4 teams, but there's plenty to be optimistic about on that showing.

As disappointing as it was, we just need to forget the last 20 mins.

Took the foot off the gas and made stupid mistakes.

BA will sort that out.

The first 60 was very good.

The line speed and aggression was excellent.

Personified by Bentley. I'm sure the haters will leave him alone this week.

Makes the game much more enjoyable.

Connor MoM again. He makes a massive difference and gives us something we haven't had for a long time.

Yes he's inconsistent, slow and a marmite character, but he is a huge asset in attack.

We have to keep finding a place for him in the 13 every week.

Gannon just looks like he will be our future 13. A real talent.

Might well be there next week as Palaasia will be needed in the front row when Tommy kops a ban.

Palaasia and Jenkins were good again.

And forgive me, but I may actually be seeing what BA sees in Handley in the centre. He was pretty effective.

Still think we'll struggle against the top 3 or 4 teams, but there's plenty to be optimistic about on that showing.

You can see what the plan was. Handley at centre with a big, powerful winger outside him like Sivo or Hall as a foil to give him more space for his footwork and speed. A big shame about Sivo as it could have been very effective. 

Still think Handley would be better on the wing though. And that Lumb is doing a great job. 

You can see what the plan was. Handley at centre with a big, powerful winger outside him like Sivo or Hall as a foil to give him more space for his footwork and speed. A big shame about Sivo as it could have been very effective. 

Still think Handley would be better on the wing though. And that Lumb is doing a great job.