Did he even get on last night? I'm not sure I remember seeing him.

What a waste of a sub to not use him if that were the case

came on late on.when shenton went off i think. not watched it on sky+ as yet though

He did come on but not sure it was then, think Ellis went into the centres, could be wrong though.

Has anyone heard anything about Shenton yet? Is he ok?

News in is that he cant wait for the game.

Wilkin was there because he's so fit.

Smith's use of the bench was poor all night, he either had the pack storming or very weak and by 60 minutes the whole team was gone.

Ellis did go to centre. He came back on. I don't remember seeing Wilkin at the match at all.

I think that Wilkin was looking for Pryce.

By all means question his tactics and criticise but I thought that the Aussies being better, stronger, fitter, faster and more skillful was actually "to blame".

Our boys gave all they could last night. They actually played really well. Which makes the eventual 30 point defeat, albeit harsh, but pretty frightening nonetheless.

The set of 6 that led to Slaters first try was the fastest I have seen Rugby League played in quite some time.

Yep,he took players off at the wrong times and although im not sure, didnt seem to bring Wilkin on until very late in the game. In which case whats the point and what a complete waste of a bench spot. Graham looked knackered at times and could have done with a rest.

IIRC Smith did the same with Wilkin in the NZ game. I've lost a lot of respect for Smith recently.

Maybe that was why he was subbed. Just a thought.

Agree it was always going to be tough, the boys were determined but unfortunately Smiths cock-up with the bench forced the players to be very tired by the 60 mins mark.]