15 years at the club is a great effort. Pure matchwinner and is now an all round player. I'm not sure of his stats but I bet the last two seasons have been his best in terms of tries scored, defintely become more dangerous close to the line.

Such is the void he'll leave I wonder if Smith will be tempted to splash out on a big name for a season or two rather than slot O'Brien straight in?

Ha ha best in the world might be pushing it a bit, but there's no denying he is one of the best halfbacks of the SL era. Nevertheless, he had the potential to do so much more in the game, so there's still that sense of underachievement given the talent that he had.

The last few years have seen him get earn some long overdue silverware and widespread recognition, but would have loved to see him test himself against the best on the international stage or in the NRL at some point in his career.

He will certainly be difficult to replace, that's for sure. Unless someone of the highest quality like Benji Marshall is available then I'd like to see Ratchford given the opportunity to fill his considerable boots, preferably alongside O'Brien, and then maybe bring in a fullback from the NRL to replace Hodgson.

Just seen him jump on the floor against the catalans like a pathetic footballer. Pretending to be injured in an attempt to get a penalty. Cheating in my opinion, sad to see in our game - not supprised to see him now 1 minute later running about like nothing is wrong. Hall of fame - not in a million years.

Yes, he couldn't possibly have been hurt by the two late tackles he took while he was in the air. Lee is bossing it out there today.

Sig material. Simon forearm-smashed him blind around the head.

The fact he got up so quickly is a testament to how tough he is.

Legend is a much over-used term, but when he finally retires, and I hope it's not just yet, he will deservedly be a legend.

I'm sure you would be doing the same thing after an elbow in the face. How do you jump on the floor?

Seriously mate take off the rose tinted glasses and smell the coffee.

Primrose and Blue tinted actually, and I'm currently smelling the Lager.

Haven't you got a possible wooden-spoon to worry about.... now run along silly troll, there's nothing here for you.

Why do people feed trolls?

The point raised is serious though. Like there is an off and on switch on pain. You're apparently either so hurt you can't play the rest of the match or faking it. Fucking preposterous!

you idiot

how good is your memory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'LL REMIND YOU OF THIS AFTER WE SMASH YOU ON SUNDAY!

The touchline report for BBC spoke to physio and said it was a blow to his backside causing the pain! It was a late hit and he tried to get a penalty for it, Dureau tried to get a penalty after every challenge.

Yes Briers could have won more trophies elsewhere, but the fact that he has been surrounded by an average team for the most part of his career and has finally picked up a couple of trophies (and potentially more) after all that dedication to the club will make it so much sweeter for him.

The guy is Warrington through and through and I doubt he will have many regrets with what he's achieved.

When you've just been smacked round the head, your ability to control how you fall is significantly reduced.

It's no surprise that Briers got bum banged when he fell to the floor.

I agree about Dureau, he [idid[/i come up with a few theatrics.