Gotta admit he was out of position for several of the tries ....

never once competed for a high ball either. Maybe a season too far at centre, and should be moved into the 2nd row

He's never been noted for competing for the high ball. It's not, and never has been part of his armoury. He's always had a tendency to take no responsibility but instead turn his back on the high ball and leave it for someone else to deal with... utilising himself as a blocker instead to obstruct opposition players.

Well, perhaps he should have been blocking somewhere close to the tryline and not 5 yards inside play.

Given that he was blowing hot and cold last season, but was unfortunate to get binned, I was amazed when McD took Pitts off and left Senior in the centre with Delaney on the bench. Should have been Watkins and Delaney at centre, with Squeef in the 2nd row.

I'm not disputing that. These deficiencies in his game have always been there.

Thought Senior was lucky to be only penalised by Ganson. Ganson has a much stronger attitudes to seniors if I remember correctly.

Indeed ... One of the big reasons why Squeef was owned by Henry Faa'filli at Huddersfield for New Zealand in (IIRC) 2004

I don't think he was on his own with inept defence from kicks we resembled the chuckle brothers in defence "to me to you"!

Keith looked very out of position today, possibly a season too far for me.

Kyle Briggs got the better of him time and time again today.

I love Senior but today he was thoroughly woeful. Numerous knock ons, dodgy in defence, the high ball shenanigans. Only good thing i can remember is the quick no look pass to hall for our 2nd try.

My back line would be:

Webb, Hall, Smith, Watkins, BJB, McGuire, Burrow (obviously Sinny in for Mags at this point)

Senior just had a bad game today and he will hit back. His ability to create good passes will be a joy to watch throughout the season hopefully. You only have to look at Cliff Lyons with the Legends of Origin match to see that true greats never really lose it.

senior is not, and never was, in lyons class.

Executing good passes has never been a consistent part of Senior's armoury either. He's average in that department at best, and when he's below average his pass often ends up on the deck or in Row Z.

Senior's main attributes throughout his career have been:

1. His injury-free record and consistent availability for selection.
2. His power in attack.
3. His pace in attack.

He's primarily a strong biff and barge merchant. He's not, and never has been a particularly skilful player in any department.

My God, I'm in shock. A complete post of Jeff's that I agreed with....

me too. see jeff, you can do it if you really try