All we can ask for is effort, we know the teams underfunded and lacking quality, but we got effort, tad frustrating we were our own worst enemy at times from some senior players who should know better.

Pele, tindall, trueman back will make a difference.

Alot better from Lane as ive been on his case.

When is Trueman back?

Jack Walker, Jake Truman. Joe Cator. We are the Darren Anderton of Rugby teams.

Controversial but when I watched Ashworth’s hit on Satae in real time I couldn’t see where the clash of heads took place, instead I saw an upper body hit that rocked Satae’s head back, similar to the hit by Ese Ese. They showed the contact at least 15 times afterwards and from different angles in slow motion and I still don’t see a clash of heads, and before anyone says it, yes I went to Specsavers.

Didn't see anything in the ashworth incident nor the one in the saints game. I guess we'll see Monday just how serious these hits get interpreted by the rfl.

Have to agree with Armanit.
Barrie Mac hasn’t helped with his guilty verdict. The rules of engagement are vague but satae comes in and it’s chest to chest contact.
Don’t agree with it but reckon with Barry’s endorsement, Cullen and co will dish out a 2 match ban.
Got my fingers crossed for Pele next week but reckon he’s going to cop a ban against Leigh.
I’m not a betting man but might go to the bookies and put a tenner on.

Have to say I totally agree, looked to me that Satae’s head hits Ashworth just about on the top of Ashworths pectoral as Satae actually puts his head down. Thought a t the time and still do that a penalty would have been a harsh call but understandable given the current climate bit the yellow was again an example of something that really can not be avoided and is something that happens in every game and is almost impossible to remove from the game.

Can see the MRP giving a game or 2 and if so we are just back to square one when the punishment is not fitting the incident and the inconsistency is again a huge issue.

Barrie McDermott is an embarrassment and must watch a totally different game to me or he’s struggling to see with his one good eye. For a guy who played who he did the comments he comes out with now are just cringeworthy.

As long as you keep paying your money to watch this type of game, then they don't care what you think.

And if you don't keep paying your money to watch this type of game, your pride will be attacked by your fellow supporters, who will tell you that you're not a true fan.

It's a lose, lose.

Satae was the guilty party in that incident. He ran the ball in too hard for modern rugby league.

Suspended the guy for 3 weeks.

Rugby league is no longer the best sport on the planet.

Darts has definitely claimed the number 1 spot.

We've been done by a pub game.

Tried to post on here several times yesterday when the the topic was 'Catalans next OMG' with the page stuck at No.16. When was it changed?

Unable to post my prediction and an anecdote about my only visit to France to see Hull play Carcassonne back in 1956.

I will also say that it was a decent dig by the players tonight.

They're a well drilled team that will be in the mix when the trophies are handed out. We had a good dig at them tonight on their own muck.

We might actually have a team somewhere in there.

We're not gonna do anything this year. But there is some hope for the future.

You went to France in 1956 and you're still alive?

You must be in your 80s or 90s now.

Well done on your longevity. Long may it continue.

Thanks. I am currently halfway between an octogenarian and a nonogenarian.

Very proud of the effort and tenacity of the players. Only one major gripe is the dumb offloading inside our own half of Ligi Sao. Tony Smith has got to get a grip of this situation, it's killing the team's fuel in the tank, especially in defence.
Must applaud the improved performances of McIntosh and Lane, very impressed with all our new signings...

We just need to sort out the errors and discipline...it's those knock ons right after a try or on tackle 2/3 when we're in our own half that are costing us games. Not sure if its something that tony smith can coach out of the players though

Can only echo what most other posters have said. Good effort by all, the players dug in and the effort couldn't be faulted. They adapted well to the injury losses and the need to rearrange the team throughout the game.

We looked a good deal better in defeat than we did in victory last Sunday. Performance wise, possibly the best we've had since beating Saints and Wire last summer. There was signs of a cohesive team in there and, hopefully, something to build on in the coming weeks. At least we have some ray of optimism pushing through, although still a long way from where we would all like to be.

Onwards and upwards with fingers crossed.

Don’t know if anyone has said it but I’m going to pin my colours to the mast.

We win next week. Leigh without Asiata. Lam & Ipape.

We will see Sutty, Pele, Brown & Scott return into the reckoning. If we keep Bullock we should have a 17 TS will actually use. Imagine Pele targeting Ben Mac over and over

I'm wondering if we've forgot how to win games, feels like they're just playing to try be competitive at the moment but not actually consider how to win / how to close a game out once we're in front, needs a mindset change

Great effort from the lads. Just lacking that cutting edge which considering the players out is understandable. Gutted for Walker. But we have Hoy to step in. Sutcliffe in centre Mac on the wing. Big game against Leigh coming up.

I’d bring Litten in to fullback and Hoy to stand off. Brown to 9 and Houghton to loose man.

I'd be tempted to leave Smith Brown in the halfs if Houghton is fit. Looked a little better against Cats and not keen on the swoping and changing.

Whoever plays 6+7 need to throw alot more at Leigh next week. It's a game we need to target for points and not just to compete in.

Disagree
It has to be Womens football

Houghton likely to be out.
Would still rather see Brown at nine.
Maybe Hoy to six,Litten to fullback
If Houghton is out then no reason apart from Smith why Balmforth should not be in the 17