I think that the reactions here are a bit harsh really. I didn't see a lack of effort but what I did see was a side that was simply outclassed by much better opposition.

Wigan knew that they had the measure of us and that allowed them to play a relaxed and confident brand of rugby and we were often just chasing shadows. Sure it wasn't our best performance but I don't think that there was much we could have done against them today personally.

They are a much stronger, faster and more skillful side and sometimes in sport you just have to hold your hands up, say well done to the opposition and look towards how we can improve. Sadly, until we get a stadium, bigger crowds and more money we will never really be able to compete with the top sides.

We did have quite a few players out today who would have normally played and we certainly missed Arundel who has been good for us the past few weeks.

McGoldrick will be ripped to shreds against Leeds so he needs dropping, stick Thompson & Grehan in the centres with Dixon & Griffin on the wings.

your lucky trin have only played muppets yet hard times to come

I know what you mean but I genuinely didn't see a lack of effort. What I saw was a team which was too light in the forwards (due to injuries), being dominated by a strong forward pack. Their backs had free reign, where as ours were pressurised on every occasion and didn't have chance to play. You could put Sam Tomkins in our side yesterday and he wouldn't have been able to do anything.

When we did well last season it was based on great forward play with Huby being arguably the best prop in the league at the time (along side James Graham). When we get him and the likes of Jackson and Millington on the pitch it will be a different story and Emmitt and Walker will fit in well with them to make a strong forward pack. I must admit, I'm surprised Walker wasn't played yesterday as he's impressed me when he has played.

Has Grehan played yet, looked a good secondrow come winger on youtube

Made his 1st team debut against Wigan coming on with about 20 mins left. Looked enthusiastic in defence and seemed to have a decent tackling technique which is probably taken for granted in Australia but sadly not in this country! Didn't have much chance to show anything with the ball.

Long term would see him fitting into the backline ahead of McGoldrick.