Quote: rollin thunder "There is a massive risk that our two young halfs may be psychologically damaged if things don't turn around, Carreers can be ruined if confidence is shattered, the signing of an experienced half takes some pressure of them and hopefully a few wins get's the confidence up. I am all for it if true.'"
I don't think Lilley will be affected at all. This year is a bonus for him. Sutcliffe knows he's been groomed as Sinfield's replacement. They need to take the heat off him, or it could finish him. Get him in the back row, and let him flourish. Expecting him and Lilley to direct this team around the park so early in their careers is reckless from McDermott.