Yes, for me the choice is either Cam Smith or Sutcliffe, and I just feel Smith offers more. He does need to sort his D out though, or else he’ll be another one who doesn’t make it. I like him going forward but he looks weak in defence.

We’re losing shape on the right which begins with the second rower for me; get someone really solid in there and it should have a knock-on effect. And then if individuals are missing 1 on 1 tackles repeatedly they get dropped. I think we’re getting caught out laterally as much as anything.

I din’t think wholesale changes are what’s needed; evolution through the course of the season should see us better as we go on. There is a danger our wheels could fall off again, let’s be honest. Wakey was a big result.

We’re going to have to be patient. What I will say is that although I know fans are naturally disappointed with results, I honestly don’t believe any of the team are giving less than 100%, and we should support that. If they’re not trying, they deserve criticism. Otherwise they deserve loyal support.

Yippee....we agree on something. and yes JJB and Ablett are well past there best and like Golding would at give 100% effort.

Golding is available to leave the club, if the right offer for him comes across. This was confirmed by Pete Smith on YEP

That might be true, but it would be a mistake in my eyes if so.

I'm not fussed about Golding, and at this stage concede that it is probably in everyone's interests for him to leave the club.

I agree he has the right attitude, and has been good for us defensively in the past (esp. 2017). Last season, however, his defence was not as good as some would make it out to be, and at times he seemed without much confidence.

There's maybe an argument for giving him a wing spot over Handley (or FB if Walker and Lolohea get injured), but this isn't going to fundamentally change much. Never mind hooker, it's a shame Golding's not an organising half-back, that's what we need (his pace and enthusiasm would be assets).