Quote: ThePrinter "The problem Hardaker has is that you feel he wants to be kicker (and captain) because he loves the spotlight, not because he's good enough for either role. TBF he has apparently practised a lot in the pre-season and Sutcliffe's knee injury must've reduced his practise time significantly, but he doesn't look to have taken any of Sinfield's style on board (lifts his head unlike Sinfield) and just goes for the smash them route.
I can understand the stance of Hardaker stays kicking even when Lilley is on because Lilley won't be on that often so Hardaker needs to stick at the role.....but personally I would let Lilley kick when he does play even if it's cameo appearances.'"
"the smash them route" is how ZH plays his whole game. I too can understand the logic of selecting a new kicker who you would expect to start most games. None of the other candidates tick this box yet. However I do not believe a SL game is where you learn the technique of how to kick as this should be done on the training field.
Burrow was right to call for taking the 2 points - shame Hardaker isn't good enough. Lilley should have been a starter based on current form and should take the kicks.