Westwood played in the world cup at 13 a few times didn't he? Seem to remember he wasn't much use up the middle, needs to run wide against the centres, so if he's meant to cover the front row he'll get trampled.

This, basically.

Although looking at that squad he might actually be thankful not to have been in it by the time it's all over.

Neither of them have reached the levels of performance Watts has. Anyone who watched the 3 of them for any length of time this year can see that.
Now Josh Hodgson, there's a player that has certainly upped his game to another level in the NRL. Outstanding first season.

We must remember that Josh is now playing with a proper team. Good luck to him.

An obsession ? The ommission of watts just confirms what a kn*b macnamara is.

You obviously dont watch the nrl,or just dont understand rugby,could be either I suppose.

He's been playing for a proper team since he left hull fc. Morning all.

KR saw the potential in Josh and developed it. He has now gone to the next level in the NRL. FC decided Houghton was the way to go.

Thanks for agreeing that he has moved up a level.

Morning Des. Always good to have your input.

I've watched every game both of them have played this year, Watts is far better. They're being included simply because of the league they play in.

Its a close call between the two,the nrl is obviously better standard and cooper has shone.To be fair i didn't think much to cooper when he played for warry,scott taylor is on a par with them as well imo.

Its in the backs the NRL is far superior to super league. Watts would go well in Aus

That's partly true but the level of intelligence in the playmakers and game managers across the park in the NRL is way superior to here which perhaps makes a willing and competent workhorse look that much better in the Australian game?

As anyone with his potential would. Just shows how misguided FC were to stick with Houghton.

To be honest, its just a complete far superior game, Video ref at every game, 2 refs, outstanding commentary, the footy show. I think this season the quality between the nrl and super league has been bigger than ever.

Its hard to disagree.

to true we are lagging behind

If Dane Tilse can play 200 games in the NRL I'm sure Watts would go well over there.

Cooper wasn't even half the player watts currently is prior to going to Oz. There's a few who would be revelations over there. Hill n walmsley I'm mainly thinking

Peacock would have been loved over there too. And Roby.

Id of loved peacock in the west side of hull next season. Id of told him to bring his boots to! Wonder what the odds on peacock pulling on the Rovers shirt next season. Got to admit, a little jealous Rovers managed to pull that deal off.

imo good deal for rovers,he said earlier his body is shot and nows the time to finish , wouldn't surprise me if he stays a couple of years to learn the trade and go back to leeds,but will benefit rovers in the meantime

Might find out about Roby, Newcastle want him.

He's the best hooker in the world, he'd take the NRL by storm.