I didn't speak to a single person before the game who thought we were going to win and as good as the winning run has been I think that just reflects how short our squad is at this point. To be fair though listening to Grix's interview afterwards I think he summed it up perfectly saying it were up there with the Oldham game performance wise and we did not look like a team on a good run and had just had a week off.

I thought Calcott did a good job and he is one of the squad players that can come in to the team and not look out of place, the rest unfortunatley are not up to the task. They try hard but ultimatley we are a team in the playoffs with an outside chance of promotion and not a mid table league 1 team. Obviously that is not their fault though.

With Robinson back next week and guarenteed a spot after that performance its going to be a really hard decision who he comes in for as both Grix and Harris were as bad as each other and the squad does need a bit of a shake up. No mention of new players in the interview this week so we assume we are going with what we have so we need to pray for a bit of luck injury wise when we get to the playoffs.

Inevitable it was going to happen and when your down to bare bones and the bones are broken no surprises for me.

Wasn't able to go today, but judging by the commentary on twitter sounded poor, Grix's interview refreshingly realistic and honest. Worry for him must be that he doesn't have the option to make many changes - and while I'm not suggesting a lack of effort from the players - they know that. Tangata will presumably come in next week and Robinson must play.

Didn't go today. A totally predictable performance and result. Back on't hoss next week. Up The Fax!

1st Half went ok apart from conceding a Try bang on h/t i was still Confident 2nd Half we were absolutely dire dropped passes panic passes bad decision making no composure what so ever it was up there with the Oldham non performance . I dread to think what the error count was.
As others have said too many Journeymen in the Squad Swinton wont be easy next week going by their performance yesterday however still 3rd

Granted that my viewing is restricted but from what I view on the highlights, our attack is becoming so predictable. WBH just loitering at the back, looking for the wrap around. Just not dynamic enough. I think we looked better with Robinson, he does take it to the line more often than not. Wishlist is for an out and out centre also, Barber has the hands but for me, he's not quick enough. Needs to be playing second row along with hopefully, a new second rower as Garside doesn't bring enough threat to me. It's a shame we lost Grady and can go back as far back as Dane Manning. Feeling a little let down that we haven't brought anyone to replace Springer. As others have said, lazy or not, he's a strike player and we have no one of that Ilk. Early prediction is that we will finish fourth and get knocked out by Batley first round of the playoffs

That performance if you can call it one was bloody terrible by far the worst of the season at least against oldham we looked like we could defend today everything fell apart. We have been in my eyes getting away with too many poor performances for some time but sneaking wins from the jaws of defeat witch is great while it lasts but it also can cover over some cracks in our performances. Certain players have been poor for some time but when your winning and have a small squad it is hard to change a winning side. We have lost some of our best performers as the season as progressed and not replaced them which will ultimately cost us any chance in the playoffs for me this as been a big mistake and if this does happen the responsibility lies with the coach for not addressing this.

The question is whether or not it's a mistake or part of an overall strategy. Does the club want to get promoted? Yes or no?

You make an interesting point but when you say does the club want to get promoted do you mean they are keeping there powder dry for next season and then having a real crack at it or they don't want it full stop and if so why?.

If they wanted it surely this season above all others is the one to have a real go at it?

The real concern or me is that type of performance is only 1 game away at any time.
Yes we have had a good run but it's always there hovering in the back ground and most of the games we have got the result could have very easily gone the other way and just because we win doesn't make everything okay.
I go to every game wondering what to expect, thoroughly expecting to see headless chicken stuff in attack but never knowing if we will be outstanding or appalling in defense.

I don't know any more than you. I presume a lack of money man is the root of all evil.

I'm fairly sure the board would much prefer us to not be promoted - they provided the finance originally for a competitive squad, albeit too small to be consistently good all season when inevitable injuries kicked in. In my view ridiculous to blame Grix for not replacing the 3 quality players we've lost - if the board had made funding available I'm sure he would have looked to bring players in. For those clamouring for promotion how many of the current squad do you think could make the step up to superleague - again only my opinion but with the possible exception of J W H if he could refind his early season form not one. If the board cant/won't replace the 3 players who could potentially have played superleague there's no way they could finance an entire new more expensive squad.. This does not mean I never want to see Fax in superleague again - but only when we have the finance either from wealthy backer or dramatically increased support to mean we have a chance of being competitive.