That is now two games where Ward has proved incompetent as a centre. We have two players with three GF winners rings between them as cover centres (Ablett & Hardaker) plus BJB. If Moon isn't fit next weekend, one of them MUST play there.

So that's ward at centre, with ablett and hardaker as unused subs and peacock playing 80 mins with a broken leg then.

He played on with JJB as well despite the fact he's confirmed in the press conference he tore his bicep after 15 minutes

Fortunately (for Saints) Jones-Buchanan's torn bicep didn't effect his rush goal-line defence that continues to leak similar tries to those gifted away last season.

You can never doubt his enthusiasm but without structure it can be counter-productive.

I believe Aiton was not dropped, he had to withdraw through illness. I believe he would have played otherwise

I agree that he does rush out at times, rather than just do the basics. I think Kirke was partially to blame for that missed tackle last night, he made the previous tackle and then tried running around 2/3 Leeds players to get into the defence line rather than push the Leeds players out. This left a gap inside JJB as Kirke was still running round into position. JJB's attempt should have been stronger though.

LOL

Does anyone just go to enjoy the games anymore ?

What's the point of assembling the best back line in superleague when the coach doesn't know how to structure the line. Ward to centre WTF was he thinking of? Why cannot a utility back (isn't that what BJB is?) play in the back line? I know people will say in the big scheme a defeat at Saints in March will have little impact on the playoffs in September but we were like Santa Claus last night giving away free gifts and its not even Easter. A defeat next week and some serious questions will need to be asked of McDermott.

I'd be surprised if Briscoe played more than 3 games at centre for Hull and when he did looked totally out of his depth, can't pass.

I do now. Remember when McDermott was here for 1st year and getting wound up by the strange decisions. Now fatherhood has mellowed me and I enjoy going to the matches even if we lose.

Would like to think its because being a dad has taught me what really matters in life although it's more likely I just appreciate a few hrs away from two screaming toddlers and a now rare few beers!!!!!

Not unlike Yeaman then?

You're right. Everything is relative. I get wound up, forget it by the time I get to the bar again and then look forward to the next match......while saying a silent prayer that McDermott will join Bailey on a night out

Lord above, it's like Leeds United forums on speed. Seriously? Questions will have to asked of him? We've played 7 games, won 5, drawn 1 and lost 1. We've beaten Warrington, drawn away to Huddersfield, both of which will be (along with us) challenging for the title this year and are currently 3rd. In his 3 year reign at Leeds McDermott has guided us to 2 Super League titles, a semi-final of the competition and a Challenge Cup (which we lost, but that's really to be expected. To call for his head after 2 losses is absolutely feckin' mad.

Some people

We lost heavily to Wigan in 2012 at Headingley when they had loads of forwards missing. We then beat them in the CC Semi and Playoffs.