Anderson was a fantastic defence coach undoubtedly. Didn't we lose 4 games all season by something silly like 1,2,3 and 4 points? I long for the days when we aren't conceding 20+ points a game but i think the game has moved on considerably from the last time DA was here. The attack is quicker, the talent is better and variety in attack is a must.

Likke McLennan said, his attack was absolutely dire relying on the flair of Pryce and Long to manufacture something from nothing. It would often be one play that teams could see a mile off, much that Briers round the back to the centre one that Warrington have been doing for countless amounts of years but people still occasionally fall for.

DA was outclassed in 2 Grand Finals by a Leeds side with more attacking flair and a better understanding of the conditions. His tactics were poor and we rightfully got beat.

2008 First 10 games under Anderson

Saints 22 V 24 Hull KR
Saints 30 V 22 Warrington
Saints 22 V 16 Bradford
Saints 34 V 30 Wakefield
Saints 30 V 29 Hull
Saints 10 V 24 Cats
Saints 46 V 10 Wigan
Saints 26 V 28 Hudds
Saints 10 V 14 Leeds
Saints 24 V 30 Cas

Played 10, Won 5 Lost 5, Points conceded 227.

Hardly the mythically wonderful defensive side that people's history tinted spectacles are making out.

Anderson would do no better than Simmons with this side, and would certainly have done no better last year. There is a very good reason why he is unemployed.