Hi comments on the defence are what some of were saying for ages and being shot down for pointing out. The passive defence was real, not some imaginary issue.

I completely disagree about players dreading pre-season, I think they will relish it. You can see how Bentley and JoC in particular have been given a new lease of life by playing higher energy and moving up in the line. The RS method of sitting back will have been totally foreign to players, and I think they will feel unleashed with a new fitness regime meant to play higher intensity personally.

A couple of good signings to elevate the standard overall, and the return of a couple of long term injuries, and I think we could be looking pretty decent for 25. The Wigan game showed that this squad isn't as bad as we all feared, and that a full root and branch re-build isn't necessary IMO.

Agreed, I think it'll be the making of a lot of them

Two props are absolutely necessary. Then a 2nd row for Martin. After that, it depends who if anyone we release.

Kudos to Ian Blease for securing the services of BA in his first major deal at the club. The best available option on the market.

Let's hope his new player deals are equally as impressive.

The pack could certainly do with more go forward