the 2 occasions where smith did the short kicks under the sticks were superb, normally moore or someone woulda kicked that straight at the opposing teams feet

If he improved in defence, I'd be very intrigued to see how he would at full back for you lot. See if he can do a Sam Tomkins.

i said at start of season we should of brough smith back instead of moore, as he also covers hooker

Why instead of Moore? Moore may not be Cunningham, but he's a perfectly capable player and will be an asset to us next season.

Smith was very impressive, and noticably a better player than when he last played for Saints. He always had a great long kicking game, but tonight he won us loads of repeat sets with grubber kicks (why we don't do this more often I just don't know) and took the line on in attack, two things he didn't do when he was last here.

Merged the two Matty Smith threads.

Excellent game by matty, I really think he would be the real deal at saints with a strong pack behind him and he doesn't get injured if someone coughs near him!

Me to...and another RED AND WHITE side prevail.



Well done Saints and playing Smith a masterstroke...easily MOTM.

Based on last night's performance, I too hope we bring Matty back after his 2 years at Salford.

... and based on how Saints treated him... I'd say maybe not and you should thank your lucky stars he's such a professional.

Salford have given him a future and took a chance on him. He must have felt insecure at Saints for years being pushed around... and I would say the nature of the man would see him being a Salford player for a long time to come as long as he is wanted. I really don't see this 2 year contract being his last one at Salford.

He did himself and Salford proud last night.

My MoM last night Smith terrific game. He is a first grade Super League player and hopefully he can kick on from Salford.