Having watched the game back probably worth mentioning JWH defensive capabilities, I know we all love watching him play rugby with ball in hand but he makes at least 3 try saving tackles in that game and he really has turned in to one of the best fullbacks at this level and is finally fulfilling the potential he has always had.

Again watching it back I think we are a touch unlucky on Fev's first 2 tries, their first one is offside and then the second one comes due to Maizen been down in back play but fair play to Fev they spot this and purposfully attack where he should be defending leading to the try. Also thought McComb who has come in for a bit of stick had a really good game as well, he's hard not to like as a player hes just a bit unlucky that he has 2 of the best wingers in the league in front of him in his main position.

At the final hooter it showed what it meant to Fairbank and how much it had taken out of the players which makes it a big ask to back up against Keighley next week after a physically and emotionally draining game so fingers crossed we can do.

Cheers! Even if it was through gritted teeth. icon_wink.gif

That's was a great win for Fax if for no other reason than it hopefully kick starts our season. As has been said the basis of that performance came on the back of a much improved display by our forwards, but the introduction of Tom Inman was pivotal as well. We must find a way of getting him more minutes on't pitch, he ups the tempo every time he comes on. For me Matty Gee was the MotM with Salty and Walmsley not far behind. Was Keyes fit?I'm not sure but we got the job done and can now build on this going forward. Up The Fax! King's Head shuddersfield. Magic Rock Ringmaster 3.9%Mmm! icon_biggrin.gifRUNK:

Now confirmed that King is leaving, sounds as though there were things going on in the background that influenced the decision and players performances to date. Looks like he may be going back to Whitehaven- sorry it didn't work out for him here - definitely feel we need to bolster the pack now.

By way of a contrast to Springer and King.

Both Walmsley and Jouffret joined from Whitehaven and after one game at Batley were left out.

They were told why, knuckled down and look where they are now.

That’s down to players attitude and coaching ability.

Someone who falls in between is Cory Aston that started well, dropped off and dropped out, came back in and contributed to winning us games but when he was told he would be behind JK and LJ at least had the decency to wait to the end of the season before he moved on.

Regardless of if your a forward, halve or back the same is asked of every player here, some will stand up and be counted, some will stand up and walk out and the club will take the former over the latter.

Watch this space for a potential replacement.

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Totally agree. I made him my m.o.m .
Created one try and saved three. He is a pleasure to watch and has truly found the position that allows his talents to flourish.

Also enjoy deciding how many times he will be injured in each game and then rise like Lazarus to put someone away.

Was happy I was able to watch online at home. I have not been to P O Road since was herded into a corner of a stand. As if I was a violent hooligan! I used to enjoy the atmosphere there but they will never have my shilling again.