Patton had a good game in the Wigan reserves game as well.

I think Atkins is being suggested as a second rower because he can be very effective when he does the simple things i.e. until he tries to pass the ball! He is an impressive athlete even if not a natural rugby player.

I believe he could be a very effective second rower if he makes the switch sonner rather than later.

Regarding playing people out of position, the coach's job is to put the most effective team of 13 on the pitch, if he feels that, for example, Currie is the best option to play centre in any given game then I'd support that. As a previous poster pointed out, depending on game plan, the difference between certain positions can be very subtle.

Atkins was poor to fair in the game, his first pace to Penny looked like we expect from a class centre. At present he is far from a class centre, he has the attributes but not the application at this time and to be fair he hasn't had the application for a while. Its about time some people on here faced facts winners do not put up with mediocrity. This year TS has an opportunity to spell the recovering injured, those coming off a ban and the mediocre performers in the Reserves with the reverse for the better Reserve players.

Absolutely correct.

Credit where credit is due. Good game from Atkins last night , hopefully this is he start of having him at his best.

Not sure of that Keef it was more like a good half game. He looked disinterested in the first half.

He was only interested once he scored, having said that the first half was shocking, for me the forwards won that game for us last night. They certainly manned up in the second half.

Ha ha i was trying o be positive . If Id have thrown on here you weren't as crap as the last two weeks this forum would have nailed me to a cross

He didn't have a scintillating game, but scored two key tries with bits of athleticism where he didn't really have the right to score. The first with strength, the second with pace and reactions. That is why he is always worth a shot.

Ryan Atkins lack of 'form' certainly seems to be helping to take the focus away from Rhys Evans. Other than a fantastic defensive performance against Leeds what has Rhys brought to the 'party' this season? At least Ryan is scoring trys!

Versus Leigh, i thought the Evans/Lineham edge was going to rip up SL, I'll be honest most of our attack isn't going that way, i don't think Evans is at fault, his defensive reads are fantastic, he has to stay for me, if we go doen that channel more i think we'll have more success.

Ryan Atkins made a good positive contribution in that game and scored tries that Evans would not. Lineham and Westerman were quiet. Also Penny is now cementing his place in the side.

As did the rest of our team for the first 50 mins - I think we can call the first half a write-off for everyone.

When the team finally switched on, and in a game where the conditions didn't suit our backs, Ryan was head and shoulders above Penny, Evans & Lineham.

Massive thumbs up to him this week and hope this carries forward for him now.

Evans and Atkins to me seem like similar players, except Atkins scores more tries. Both don't seem to be natural rugby league players, they're both athletic/strong which means they both tend to put good shots in defensively.

I don't see Evans being a long term centre, just doesn't have the awareness, passing ability or skill for that position, plus doesn't have Atkins ability to break tackles.

Atkins may 'score more tries' as he's made far more appearances than Evans. Atkins has strength and athleticism, but in terms of awareness, passing or positional skill Evans is well ahead.

I thought I was the only one thinking this.. Defence from Rhys is superb.. Attack is very mediocre from him so far .

We won, but i'm sure if Sims hadn't scored the last try to set up the grandstand finish then quite a few players would have come in for criticism.

Looking very good at the moment . The stand out centre in the league.

Atkins is a simple Centre, and plays best when he can play a simple game. He's not a Watkins who can create something for himself from nothing. He needs Sandow/Currie etc to create those openings for him. Because of his sheer athleticism, he only needs half an opening to get away. When he's playing with confidence, he's a very good centre.

He's back to his form circa 2012.

Taking his chances well. Long may it continue.

As I've said many times on here, before, attitude counts for a lot in this sport. I never saw Morley disinterested in many games throughout his career, hence he spent his time at the top of his game. I've seen Atkins have months, if not seasons, simply coasting, and we've (quite rightly) let him know the fact.

Play to (and try to exceed) your ability, you'll go far.

Will be a very good signing for Wakey or Hudds

Has he singed for anyone yet? Is he definitely going at the end of this season if so have we got a replacement in mind??

No. Yes. Yes.

Who do we have in mind then??

Rumour has it Kallum Watkins might be on his way