Phew, that was actually largely enjoyable.

Exciting to see what we can be capable of when we fire.

But I thought our defence, both structurally and technique, was excellent. How many times did we turn a Cats playerr around and take them back towards their own line? This set the platform and the rest flowed naturally.

What a relief.
What gets me is we win a game and everyone is so positive. We lose by a few points and it's sack everyone. This cannot be right ... can it?

He looks like the type of centre that Ashton will absolutely thrive off playing outside of. Tall and rangy, he's got the look of a Matt King type, who will take the attention of 2 or 3 defenders, allowing Ashton space to use his pace.

Be interesting to know what exactly the deal is between us and Huddersfield over King and Wardle.. surely if both do a job between now and the end of the season, it makes sense for all parties to go for a simple swap, unless the rumours of Wardle to Wigan are indeed true?

We don't just lose a game, we lose lots of games, badly. That's what is right !
Today at last we win and we win well, that is probably why people are positive with relief.

Was great to see the new lads play well, but to be fair was nice to see some players who have (rightly) copped flak show that rhey still have something to offer.

Currie, Holmes, Ratchford, Williams and D Clarke all had their best ganes in some time. Ratchford in.parricular was very vocal and seemed to be geeing people up when they needed it.

We don't get beaten heavily though, that's the point of Smiffy's post, we get beaten through a lack of confidence or an inability to see off sides who we get the better of at points in a game.

Today, admittedly against a weakened Catalans, we took control of a game and managed to maintain our standards, while keeping the opposition confined to panic rugby.

No doubt we will continue to throw in performances that are nowhere near this one, but if between now and season's end, we can show flashes like today, then I'm happy to let the Powell project continue.

P.S.. Just as a history lesson, go and ask the older posters how the 85/86 season unfolded and how underwhelming it was until the last 2 months of the season....

A good two fingers up to Powell you say. Perhaps there was a reason behind the scenes why he wasn't promoted as quickly as you'd have liked.

It be hard for you Tosh, to give credit to Powell, but credit where credit's due. A long way to go but definite signs of the quality coach he is.

I don't think anyone will be giving Powell two fingers after that performance.

Long way to go as I say, but keep the faith.

We don't get beaten heavily? Look at the results this season, we have been tonked on many a occasion.
Thanks for the suggestion of a history lesson...I have supported Warrington since 1958, so if you want a history lesson I would be delighted to help.

Well, watching Longstaff at Hull today shows we can’t afford to lose him permanently. Hope he’s back after this month.

Yes, so you will be aware that, even during supposedly successful seasons, we never exactly set the world alight for the good majority of them??....

Williams was the man of the match with Nicholson a close second for me. Matty is a great signing for you guys, he will go on to play at the top level.

I don't know. His defence looks bloody awful ....

Garbage innit.

Lewis just monstered him there, made him look daft for his two other tries

Couldn’t watch the game today but wondered whether Jason Clark was an upgrade on Matt Davis today at 13.

I did post a little early maybe. Still, he’s young and developing and I’m sure he’ll be worth the investment.

I thought Clark was great today. Didn’t look like the Price version, - graft and nothing else. He seemed quite lively. Excellent in the build up to Williams’ try. Very un-Clark-like.

OR, maybe Powell saw that the player wasnt responding to his advice.. so went down another route?

coach publicly calls out player... player plays well.

Some players need that.. some dont... what apperared to most to be over the top criticism of 'one of our own'.. may turn out to be just what he needed to hear.

Like I said DSM, its not me who needs a history lesson. Thanks...

Don't know what you've been watching or smoking but we've had a few maulings..as for 85/86 season we played some good stuff once Bowden went.and tony barrow and sir Les took over..

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COME ON DSM, YOU'RE BETTER THAN THAT.

Yes. For as basic as Clark is, he st least doesn't get driven back or sideways every carry and actually has an offload in him.

Sounds like crap. He wouldn't have got on the field had Widdop not gotten injured.

That's what happens when you get a good coach in (I think I may have mentioned it once or twice).

He was Man of Steel under Powell's tutelage.

Spot on.