I’d agree regarding the score line flattering us as for long periods the game was very much an arm wrestle. We deserved to be 12 up as they were terrible to start however that second 20 they targeted Oli Russell in defence and we were in trouble however we didn’t panic we shored up the issue and fully deserved the win. 


MM is a player we are rebuilding this club around and he is thriving on being that player. We have had talisman type players before like Big Dave but I don’t think he contributed in the same way as MM has done so far, he looks to be driving standards across the board where as DF was more inspiring by coming up with an individual bit of brilliance. 


Pitts, Uele, Hood, TJ all excellent too, in what was a very good team performance. 


I don’t think we can read too much into yesterday regards next week as I don’t think it was as big of a thumping performance wise as the score reflected but full credit to the boys yesterday and if we play to the same level of performance week we will be there or there abouts. 

Their main level of threat came when they started rotating their bench on and I think that is one area we need to be better next week. 

A cracking night overall though looking forward to Friday!

Do you think Powell gave Russell the 7 shirt to give Lino the fire to demand he is the 7…… similar to Pratt not getting a starting centre number after having a break out year. 

We were good last night and deserved the win but the scoreline did blow out a bit on the back of 2 interceptions and that last minute try.
Other than that the game turned on fine margins. They were millimetres from being in front at half time which would have made the 2nd half a different proposition. 


In a refreshing change we were the beneficiaries of the VR referees whims and interpretations but on another day they can go against you and you find yourself chasing the game as the momentum switches to the opposition.


Finally, they’ve got a few players capable of making something from nothing and we need to be ready for a much more concerted effort from them in the Cup game.


There are 7 teams sitting above us in the League table and we’ve played 6 of them with the exception being Wigan. To have 6 points and be in the CC QF is a dream start given the daunting opening fixtures we got. Fantastic effort from everybody at the club, their feel good factor around the City is tangible!

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It’s a good job that Leigh had already got 1000 tickets cos after last night and the KR result they probably stay at home, it will be another Wakey win hopefully and keep Derek quiet in the flats 

I think he wasn’t sure who his starting halves or starting centres would be and allocated the numbers accordingly. 

Both Lino and Pratt have won their shirts though and they are now theirs to lose.