A pretty dishevelled display so far.

Rovers are doing to Lauaki what we should be doing to that runt Cockayne.

I said runt.

Tbf to lauaki, hes an easy target but his captain should be telling him, ateotd, he plays the game rough and hes getting no protection from the referee because all officials are just idiots. Rovers are very lucky to be in the sheds 14 12 up imo. We lok capable of scoring evertime were in their 20.

And someone tell Yeaman its a team game ffs, nits not all about personal glory!!!!!

Been harping on about Briscoe being infield and getting him in the centre for weeks, he looks a different player on the occasions hes done it today, even scoring a good "centres" try.

He's meant to take the knocks then dish it out [ilegally[/i in defence, not throw punches and give away possession.

Aggression is only useful when well directed.

Nail on the head. He is been targeted and creating aggressive plays. They're putting in some big hits because of it, but some are head high and it's only a matter of time before they get picked up.

spot on

Easy to say mate. Lauaki is defending himself. I'd prefer to see Craig Hall learn how to defend a simple one on one.

50/50 game at HT. We need a good 2nd spell from O'Meley and to cut the errors out.

So you expect him to not react when [iall[/i the decisions are going against him and [iall[/i his runs he is getting a facial?

can see Hame getting sent off if Agar doesnt take him off.

Thought Berro had a great half tbh.

Right, coming back on. Back on here at FT, hopefully in a GOOD mood!

Big difference between taking knocks and being singled out illegally. Good on him I say.

Agreed.

Silverwood is a lousy ref who is easily influenced by the crowd and tends to favour the home side. Everyone knows that. No matter how justified the retaliation might be you can practically guarantee it will result in a penalty. We need to work around that and keep the aggression focused.

Basically Silverwood has told Luaiki "I'm watching you" so KR players have a massive advantage over Luaiki, Agar has to be very careful in this situation and the smart move would be to bring Luaiki off at half time and put him back on the field for the last ten minutes of the match.

Far outplayed Murrell, and why didn't Murrell get 10 for his off the ball on Long.

It's not a science experiment. If someone elbows you in the face or tries to pull your head off your neck you get 'em back.

Even if it costs us possession and field position?

I understand why he's doing it, but it would be a lot smarter not to IMO.

Not much structure to the game, but plenty of intensity and excitement.

While we're slagging off Silverwood, I'd like to submit as evidence exhibits A & B, Tickles illegal ball strip and Horne's knock on just shy of the line.

Morning/afternoon folks! Managed to find a coffee shop with free wifi and caught the last 30 minutes. Don't think my battery will last for the whole of the 2nd half, but I'm not sure my ticker will either.

Not a good display but the better team is losing. If anyone was wondering why Hall struggles to hold down his place then they should have a better idea now.

C LI N T Newton should've been penalised and Silverwood should've had a word with Lauaki.

I'd guarantee if it was the other way round that would've been the case.

Silverwood's a king twa t!

i thought tickle did 2 ball strips

=#FF40BFSilverwood is a joke is he not supposed to be impartial he told Hame he was watching him as soon as he came on

One was Horne I think.