I went over to Hull yesterday and the atmosphere was really odd. The crowd barely got behind England. Then when the game was getting interesting in the second half, a bunch of dipsticks started a Mexican Wave. I despair!




Still, I enjoyed the game. I thought England did well in the end. George Williams seems to be justifying the faith showed in him by Shaun Wane earlier this season. I thought Lockers was excellent, especially in defence. All the pack were good (Faz was the only one who did the full 80). The backs missed Sam. Whatever people think of Sam's defence, Hardaker is no substitute with ball in hand, and just isn't a threat. He let no-one down, but there isn't much flair there, and suffered by comparison with RTS.

the dipsticks that started the wave were mainly young kids from local rugby teams, i had the misfortune of being around that section, i wish the adults who take these kids as a group take more responsibility as it is a huge annoyance to people around them, not one of around 7 or 8 kids sat behind us even watched the second half

as for the game, second half england were the only team who looked like scoring, thankfully our officials still proved they couldn't spot a forward pass for ferres' first try

You have my greatest sympathies mate. Hope it didn't ruin what was a really good second half.

apparently next week's ref is an Ausie - I just hope we don't fall foul of the dratted rule interpretation conundrum yet again.

Mr. G Sutton, apparently.

Not the best NRL ref, in my book.