Just watched the highlights from the Salford game...Watkins' try was a good one, BUT it should have been Hardaker's second. McGuire has to face it: he just does not have that Burrow like pace anymore .......

True

I think had he given it Patten would have caught and tackled Zack, although you cant know for sure. Right, old head thinking by Mags, no need to risk it with tackles in the bank and a tiring team having to sprint back and try and organise on D

so are you saying he is greedy or slow?

I think it's an age thing. He's been out of nappies way to long for nantwichexile to rate him.

Obviously it's time to switch him to the second row.

Just look at Hall's try in the play offs at Warrington, McGuire may not have the pace to go all the way, but his composure and awareness to keep hold of the ball untill the pass was on was exceptional.

I found being greedy made me slow

I think not enough credit was given to the fullback, who did exceptionally well to recover and make that tackle. McGuire had every right to take it on.

It took Matt Bowen 2 years to get his speed back after an injury like mcguires. Mags will still get some pace back and is still looking sharp over 30 meters. Don't forget pattern has always been a quick fullback.

I agree with the OP. We don't need players like that in team. Ship him out to Cas or somewhere like that.

Tongue in cheek aside I do think McGuire was seeking glory rather than fundamentally drawing the last line of defence to put his unmarked (pacy) centre through to the line. Naughty boy. Could have proved costly.

No it couldn't and that is the key to this one for me, had this been a play off or close game I'm sure he would of made the pass.

He saw that Patten went early though and took the right option IMO. Most FBs in SL wouldn't have been able to recover like that. I say well done Patten after not taking the ball carrier in the 1st place.

Agreed