How was Long, anybody? Sounded bright in parts.

Since when have York (twice) and Batley become Super League opposition. This was our first test too against SL opposition.

So So.

Made one very good break but as usual nobody was backing it up. Kicking was hit and miss and in fact Whitings kicking was much better IMO. A few Passes went to ground but he did put in one peach of a pass in the build up for the Whiting Try. As a first run out it was pretty good tho and if we can keep him fit for most of the season he should improve and hopefully really start to build some combinations.

My apologies I thought you had played a superleague side already. Although my point still stands that as a first hit out it was okay.

Think it was more that your senior players had already had a run out, whereas ours hadn't.

No: we were scheduled to play Bradford on Boxing Day but that got cancelled so re-arranged to play against York.

First proper hit-out for us too, together collectively. Debuts for Isa and Aspinwall, Ferres, Jones, McGoldrick and Widders not played yet this season. Mathers played 15 mins prior to today.

Barely.

We've played mostly young kids in all of games so far. First half against York we had a few blow the cobwebs away but today was first time all full team together.

Manu showed a turn of pace for that try which was quite pleasing.

Looked good at centre for me, all the tricks and the strength n speed to boot

Cheers. Really think he could put us in the right direction if he stays on the field and gets the support play he needs. I often think he is one step ahead of some others in our team, once they get up to speed with him I feel confident he can be great this season.

Did decent today at centre but not as a long term option

I agree mate but what can agar do when a certain player is disrupting the team,god only knows what his team mates must be thinking,cocks all your weeks training up doesnt it.

It highlights the limitations of an unbalanced and poor squad. We have inadequate cover in too many areas.

suppose he could of moved briscoe and put reece in.

Would have being good chance to see him full game at centre

Except he's got a fetish for back rowers.

Wouldn't change Briscoe's game now, becoming a class winger. Let his maintain his progression in that area.

Not sure about that. He's a class player for sure, but needs more ball as he looks a threat whenever he gets it.

At the forum, Agar said he saw Westerman as a edge player, well Centre is very edgy

Agree with that, but I think its just a case of shipping the ball out wide to him rather then bringing him inside for the ball. One thing is for sure - He's turning into a world class player.

It's a better option than playing Manu in the centres imo. I would have Yeaman with Reece though and pair Briscoe and Sharp. Manu can cover centre in an emergency but I would not like to see him play there often.

I cant see Tansey been here for much longer unfortunatley hes been stupid to many times, will be a massive loss on the pitch.

I'd go for

Whiting
Sharp
Turner
Yeaman
Briscoe

Just because Briscoe played in the in his youth and academy doesnt mean he'll cut it there in SL, Houghton been a prime example, played 7 all his carreer but now a hooker.

Briscoe makes to many yards for us from scooting to move him into the where he has to do alot of work in attack and especially defence.

That would be my back 5 too, but looks like Turner will be playing 6 till we get that area sorted out. Sounds like he's doing an alright job there, but I definatley see him as a centre.

Who would go 6, washy?

As I say, until we get the 6 situation sorted I would keep Turner there. With Nicko out for the season, Horney touch and go and now looks like Tansey is going walkies, we simply can't go into the season without another half addition. I'm pretty confident this area will be addressed.