Oakes isn't in the 19

I agree.

Like I said he and Milnes especially are quite inexperienced but have a lot of improvement in them.

Like you I would like to see us be a bit more expansive. It was typical that the one time we strung some offloads together yesterday we scored (Grant’s 2nd try). We could be doing that a bit more.

Only 3 sides have scored less points than us : Batley, Barrow and Rochdale. On the flip side, only 5 sides have conceded less: Toronto, Toulouse, York and Widnes.
We need to find a way of upping the intensity in attack. Too many players taking a pass whilst standing still and having to catch a pass above their heads. We seem to flick a switch for the Minchella try and moved the ball quickly along the line to create the space to score.

Lilley is a good player. We've had plenty of disruption in the side. A settled pack and 3/4 line will bring the best out in Lilley and Milnes. We're getting there now I think. I reckon going forward they will be our best options of the four half backs we have. It's going to have left and right sided kick options as well.