I think you have misunderstood my post here Marty. I wasn’t ignoring the good things, I agree with you, I did start my post by saying “despite the good things”. I was just referring to the crucial missed tackles that left a lot to be desired, and they were poor misses.

I did group him with Handley, which might have been unfair, because Handleys misses were really bad last night, and to miss more than you make is not a good stat in the slightest.

I like Golding and he looks a model professional with great attitude. He is a great replacement and i'd be happy to play him centre, winger, full back as and when necessary, however Walker is far better in both attack and defence. Golding should only get in at full back when Walker is injured or not playing well which is far from the case at the moment. We are just blessed to have one of the most exciting backs I have seen for a long long time.

In regards to Peteru, he has been down under. Is he going to do a Galloway also?

The resilience of the club is still there which is the most pleasing aspect. They just grind it out. Had a sneaky feeling Handley might pop up with the try.

Though briscoe had another good game was interesting to see hall with kicks.

Thought walker went well unlucky for Golding but I just think walker has more in attack although the battle should bring both of them on. Also at their age playing 20 games a season each is ok.


All things considered its been a positive start to the season. Hopefully we start to get a few bodies back soon

Would like to see some clarification on the scrums. Richardson needed telling three times to put it in correctly. Why is that not a penalty?

Walters did a good job last night. I feel some who have scapegoated him should eat humble pie.

How about giving Golding a wing spot in place of Briscoe. The competition for places could bring the best out of Briscoe even if Golding doesn’t keep the spot.

For me Briscoe's earned the spot so far this year and his confidence looks high, and doesn't deserve to miss out just to generate competition.

It was a correct decision, albeit a nit-picking one. Ablett hadn't fully regained his feet when he played the ball. Child's explanation to Ablett left a lot to be desired, granted

Thought Walker was a bit rocks and diamonds last night, he needs to make that tackle on Grace and made a few errors in goal, but tbf it was his first game in a month.

Point is, he needs to up his game next week if he wants to secure the 1 shirt.

I don’t know if he’s already been mentioned, as haven’t read the full post, but thought Delaney was a rock last night, tackled everything that moved.

I agree with that comment about Walker being rocks and diamonds last night and if Golding would have missed the tackle on Grace he would have been slated.
Don't get me wrong I think Walker will be class but i still prefer Golding's defence.
Next week might see Newman on the wing with Briscoe at centre if Watkins misses out.
Dwyer back next week hopefully.
We could go into the game with 10 first teamers missing and no replacement for Galloway.

You are right Marty often the most missed tackles are made by the best defenders who are regularly first up and although counted as a miss in fact hinder or delay the attacker sufficiently to allow team mates to get to the attacker. Again often a missed tackle is made by a player who is trying to make his 2nd, 3rd or even 4th tackle on the trot.

Correct. We are blessed with two classy players Golding shades it on defense while Walker looks to have the better attack potentially.