I'd say Ben Cockayne was the most exciting player on the pitch, but that's not the same as the best. He should have grounded that ball before Owen got him and it's not the forst time he's bombed one of those this year. Can't knock him for effort but to be a real great he needs to get that basic part of his game sorted.

MOM for me was deffo between Smith, Raleigh and Aiton - for me it was Raleigh.

Tim Smith for me, then Raleigh and Aiton.

I know it's easier to see from sitting in the stands but I said at the time he should have just pulled up slightly and come back inside Owen. The pace Owen was coming at to close him down then he would never have adjusted if Ben had just stepped inside. As it turned out didn't make a difference in this game but there will be games where it does.

I like Ben and he would win MOTM on sheer effort alone most weeks but this week there were better players.

I notice that the Wakefield Express gave MOM to Ben C also. I agree with Vastman.

I agree. Strange as well because my normal criticism of Ben is he cuts in too often when the direct approach would be better - oh well.

However my real issue is that most players land the ball before their bodies, where as Ben lands his body first and then tries to ground it. For me without being overly critical this is poor execution and costs him a few tries.