Powell said we had the forwards we needed. We shall see. Drinkwater was dropped by Cat long before last season ended and is not worth his place. We have a habit of blaming certain players when things go wrong. Leave Dean alone. Two decent centres would help things. Powell's judgement is under scrutiny when it seems our "exes" aren't doing too badly at Leigh.

I'm not quite sure there is an "obsession with Patton" FWIW I think it's a recent (ish) benchmark for many to review emerging half back talent so relevant to Dean now as it was to O'Brien before him?

You're spot on. I can forgive the 21 year old kid who's played about 5 games at this level. The minimal amount of critic on here directed towards our captain and our other experienced centre however, is, surprising to say the least.

"The minimal amount of critic on here directed towards our captain and our other experienced centre however, is, surprising to say the least."

Whilst not attempting to counter your argument it is reasonable to note that Ratch's quick hands are the reason we are still in the cup.

Maybe although it really was not a difficult pass.It was literally a catch and pass, he didn't have to drawer the defender in.

Ratch has got good hands & his goalkicking is better than most.