The Green shoots, in my opinion, are that the coach appears to be allowed to make the big (unpopular) decisions, finally. Dwyer was given big minutes last week, it’s no coincidence that this week rumours came out that he’s signing for St Helens, rumours which I’d bet my mortgage on were originated by his agent. He was in the last chance saloon, I think.

Rowan wants make a name himself, become a top NRL coach. He wouldn’t have accepted the role unless he was allowed free reign.

Giving Dwyer less minutes wasn't unpopular with me. I think Smith knows his own mind, a vital attribute for any leader.

True, it was an improvement. We defended better than at Salford also, although Salford asked far more questions than Wakey.

Hardaker was solid with glimpses of that open field threat. Fus very strong ball in hand and took his try well. Leeming I thought was very good bar a few wrong decisions on their line where she should have gone to myler but ent blind to Austin.

Thought it was absolutely the right call on Dwyer. Bentley was very good, couldn’t see the binning incident from where I was but he’ll probably get banned because of form.

Austin was a genuine threat, and myler was serviceable with an above average kicking game in the second half especially I thought.

Gannon was good as usual and for someone I was unsure of at first I think O’ Connor will make it, his work rate is excellent and he can at least fit a ‘Donaldson’ role in a team.

Definitely improvement still to come but think you can see the outline of the smith blueprint. We played conditions well, and he seemed to have sorted some of Cam smiths discipline, can’t really remember him getting pinged and he might have played the full 80.

For the next game I’d put Walters in if Bentley is banned (and maybe just over bodene anyway) and Johnson in for Dwyer who I think Smith has made up his mind about.

Wakey we're very poor for the full 80 but gonna give us credit we looked up for a game tonight, great energy in defence and we looked enthusiastic in attack at times carrying strong and breaking tackles. We're not back by any means but hopefully Rohan can get us there or there abouts in his time with us. Was really good to see all our new signings who played tonight probably have there best games for us. Hardaker looked at home at full back great kick returns and was constantly organising players in defensive lind in front of him. Fusitu'a was brilliant in yardage carrying really strong and skittling a few defenders, he deserved his try. Austin again showed great effort put in some great attacking kicks and again took his try that he deserved. Bentley for me was MoM even though Hardaker got it, he might have got a sin bin which he's getting accustomed to now but hus effort in defence was outstanding also getting two vital tries in first half with some good line runner it was great to see. We get a week's rest now hopefully Smith can get his full hold on team for when we come back in June for our next fixture against Wire.

Me neither, or any rational thinker. One look at our Facebook forums would indicate otherwise though, unfortunately. Southstander seems to be the platform for the level headed, understanding-of-the-game thinker these days.

It’s because what he does can look exciting and flashy, and sometimes it is, unfortunately his poor distribution and runs from DH often just stifle what we’re trying to do, he lays with passion and energy but I just think he’s not what we need as a team. I get the feeling smith likes the basics done correctly and he’s spot on with that imo

Just watched the highlights Bentleys looking at 2 games i reckon, wasnt malicious but copped him high

I'm which case he will have been banned for 8 games?!

Could be worse. At least no injuries…!

Yup. Good man to bring on in a dogfight. Give him any sort of leading role and that dogfight is guaranteed.

Seriously does Bentley commit any fouls that aren't malicious?

Agree with this. Bentley MOM for me with Zak not far behind. Impressed with how Zak was organising all night and being really vocal rallying the lads. He’s a bit off being 100% back to full fitness and he’ll only get better.

Thought Myler was all over place at times in the halves but don’t want to be harsh he’s not been there for a good while. Austin tried hard but took wrong options a few times but overall did ok. We’re a long way off in attack still though

Important win, think it’s pretty much been said. Shame Myler and Zak are both better at FB. A few positive signs thought Martin did well.
We are still very static on attack, wondering if Smith wants us playing very flat to the line.
Wakey made 15 errors which helped us massively.
Tough run coming up, interesting to see what we come up with.

Bentley 3-5 games swinging arm catches him flush in face. Our player doesn't even change direction when running it in. Should have been a red.

ball carrier dips, yellow card sufficient

Probably right there.

the fb groups love zak , dwyer amd martin and a general tolerance of onfield violence

Awesome I’m joining!

I don’t think were going to get 30 minute pressers from Smith, i like how hes giving the impression that he’s thinking ‘why are you asking me these pointless inane questions’

Funny isn't it? He's done in the time it took JJB to finish his first sentence. He's clearly not interested in playing the media game. Good on him.

The most interesting bit of Smith was on Dwyer - added a bit of spark for 10 minutes but that was enough. Didn't have to say any more. Looks like he could be the first major casualty of the new direction....

Dwyer was brought in to replace Burrow as an impact sub, and he can do that role, problem is Burrow was so far ahead of him in every aspect it was always going to be a tough job.

He’s put his everything into it but i think its the right thing for him to go next year.

I don't think the problem is that he's not Rob Burrow, its that he's not good in the core skills of a hooker and yet at Leeds he's been playing long minutes almost the whole time. Agar as much said that he became his go to man every time we were struggling. Problem is we struggle in virtually every game and he went from being that impact sub to being on the field most of the time.

Not the best footage to assess but looked like first contact was with chest that then slipped up, albeit it was a stiff arm with a clenched fist and quite forceful so I expect at least a couple of games. Holroyd could be looking at 5-6 games!