There were a couple of occasions in the second half where Clubb wanted the ball out wide but couldn't get into position in time before it went out to O'Callaghan. I'm sure Clubb would have got over the line from those positions.

It already seems ridiculous to think of Clubb as having been a back. Boy, has he filled out.

From Saints Website :

'This is a very good attacking side, with threats all over the park; from the experienced and skillful foreign backs in Robertson, Witt and Gower to their mobile pack consisting of the likes of the impressive Bailey to their great youth prospects Dixon, O'Callaghan and Krasniqi. Their halves are commanding, and the overall structure is a threatening one that will probably cause many a side in Super League problems this year.'

That was a much better Broncos team than last year. There was far more weight in the middle, and Kaufusi looked very effective, although he was clearly not enjoying the temperature. The key difference though was Gower. Broncos looked like they were actually playing to a plan, and were being steered around the park. They were steady throughout. Some of Gower's work was very impressive. I had wondered whether that signing was a bit too much of a risk, but today was reminded that you don't get to be the Kangaroo scrum-half without being pretty special. Some of the Broncos' handling along the backline and running angles was also a step above last season. You didn't get that sense of headlessness near the opponents' line which seemed standard last year.

Saints looked a bit rusty, but as already pointed out, they're going to destroy some teams this year. Lomax played a more dominant game than I've seen before, and Hohaia at fullback offered the sort of pace and penetration which Wellens hasn't offered for some time. Gaskell's kicking game meant that those three key positions looked more sound for Saints than any time since Long and Pryce were ever-present. Roby was also his very good today, and without him, that game might not have ended up the way it did.

That was a good game between two strong sides. Much better than I'd hoped.

Tell you what, though : I haven't been that cold watching a match since 1995. Good grief.

Think I watched a dif game. Saints did bigger all apart from
Do us on scoots from dummy half.

We handed them their trys and they got lucky. We controlled much of the game and a it was only our errors - and two/three decisions I couldn't work out. That gave them the lead.

Our shortcomings- tightening around the ruck- can be worked on- otherwise we matched or bettered them in plenty of areas.

And when was the last time we matched up size-wise with a top team?

That's as maybe - I wasn't there so I don't know - but that has been winning us games since 2006 so I would suggest, especially given that we beat you today, that we in fact did more than 'bigger all' (although I think you meant to write 'bugger' there, but never mind).

Very gutsy performance from you guys today, reckon you'll surprise quite a few people this season.

Krasniqi looked a big lad, definitely one for the future.

Best of luck from a Wiganer

That's what I watched. We had quite a few chances in the second half. Think the team will get alot better. Great day out.

A very good end to end game, London gave us a tough game and with a few breaks could easily have won the game, Great atmosphere and very hospitable London fans i talked with, Good luck with your season

Roby-Say no more he was the difference. What a player he is.

Thought Colborn was magic in the first half. Injured last play of the half by all accounts

Bryant ran well. Bailey and Rodney were tough

What was Dorn doing passing that ball under his sticks to Dixon. Take control of your own mistakes as a senior player hit the deck and lets start the six from there, not give some crazy pass to a young lad.

Plenty to be pleased about.

Thought Rodney played really well. Am i right in thinking he played the whole match? I would think he took the most hit ups today.

Expected a bit more from Bryant.

Overall fitness was good.

But for the first game a great effort.

I was absolutely seething about that. Unforgiveable mistake from a player of his experience.

There were plenty of encouraging signs yesterday. I would rather we started slowly and built throughout the season rather than starting like a train and then collapsing like we did last year. The new signings all add something important to the side, the standouts for me were Kaufusi and Gower. Robertson blotted his copybook with that lazy bit of play letting the ball go through his legs leading to the try. Up until then he had also been good.

We looked very decent with ball in hand, if a little predictable (drive up the middle, again and again). Saints killed us from dummy half as has been said. I don't want to get too carried away - Warrington away will be hugely tough - but as I say, enough positive signs.

Happy with that as a start to the season, although obviously would prefer a win I thought we might get smacked by Saints. I have been worried with so many new players that we would really struggle early on. Now I think its good that we start with Saints, Warrington and Hull as it gives us a good test straight up to identify what needs to be worked on. The combinations will come with time

Seasoned FB passing to a static winger making his debut. Odd. Figured it's a future positive that Dixon is such a flyer and hopefully will start to dominate opponents with his speed. But still v odd to expose someone like that on debut

Great game and very enjoyable to watch. Saw a lot of the old supporters who have not been around for a while and hopefully the display on the pitch yesterday will bring them back. I thought the game was a lot closer, harder and more exciting than the scoreline would indicate. Roby, Lomax and Foster made the breaks for Saints and as for Broncos - they all committed to a great game and hopefully long may this continue. Excitement on the terraces and a great atmosphere, a committed team, I am sure this will all help to bring the oldies back and newbies in.

I have absolutely no empathy with these so-called supporters who have decided to show their faces after five years away. Part timers.

Agree with Roy Haggerty - Gower was superb yesterday and gave us ability we haven't seen in a good number of years. We look so dangerous when he's on the ball, and his kicks were spot on.

Very impressed with Coborn too but Bryant looked a bit static at times and was guilty of stupidly looking for an off-load at end of first half when we should have just played safe protecting our lead. Luckily his losing of the ball didn't cost us.

Correct, getting a bit sick and tired of this "It was great to see so and so who hasn't been to a match for 5 years". If these fickle supporters bothered to support the club during the Harlequins era, putting their own pathetic predjudices aside, professional Rugby League in the South might be in a far more secure position.

All round a much better performance than last season, just wish we could have had one more real competitive friendly for all the new players to gel together and that may have made that difference yesterday. Really impressed with the pack, it has been a lightweight part of our game recent seasons. Parts of the media had doubts about Gower but he was superb just hope he can keep it up and really influence the side. Agree with everyone that we are a little weak in the centres at present, just trust we can improve as the season progresses.

If the weather had been better and not so much doubt about the game going ahead, not everyone has the net we may have attracted more than 5,000. I feel those who did attend will not be too disappointed and will come back again.

I'm glad to see Anyone back supporting the London Broncos whoever they are and however long since they last watched us, Warm Welcome Back! I will take anyone who is willing to support us as new supporters and returning supporters!

And this

Problem is- they weren't willing to support us.

Quote ="Darthchris"Problem is- they weren't willing to support us.'" I'm not bothered if someone did not support us for a while or if they are new o the club and game, we need every supporter we can get! Good match report and photo's in the Mail on Sunday; www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... tback.html

Quote ="Darthchris"Problem is- they weren't willing to support us.'" I'm not bothered if someone did not support us for a while or if they are new o the club and game, we need every supporter we can get! Good match report and photo's in the Mail on Sunday; www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... tback.html

Thought the game was 50/50 for the most part but good to see our forwards looking like a tight unit and good signs for the weeks ahead.

Good Report ,and a much improved performance from the Broncos from last year , good luck for the rest of the season (except when you come to Langtree Park of course)

cant believe some of the comments on here!!! it must be micky taking

How can we have a go at folk who have re appeared after a few years not watching the team, Are we now saying our crowd increase can only be NEW supporters, strewth!!!
There are probably folk out there who decided nope I dont want to be asociated with HARLEQUINS but now we are back to Broncos are happy to come back
SO WHAT. The import thing is they have come back, its called bums on seats

Welcome one and all I say, and for those that have come back after a few years off, hope you were pleased with what you saw