It's a big ask of any 18 year old to step up in a game with a fair amount of expectation and pressure from fans. It's an even bigger ask or expectation to expect him to be the best player in the side. That he was by some distance along with Kopczak, is a credit to him.

Yes he got licked for pace by Jodie Broughton, but that boys got wheels and would make most full backs look stupid in that same position. Finnigans ability to be direct, attract attention from defenders and offer something different make him a threat with ball in hand; something the rest of the side bar Kearney, Manzies and L'Estrange are significantly lacking.

That other senior players didn't step upto the plate was the bigger disappointment. I lost count of the number of times Langley tried to take on the role of Ray Price with his passing instead of making than pumping the legs and making the required hard yards.

For fear of repetition, yesterday was a game Glenn Morrison would have relished. We continue to regret his release.

great start for the youngster, looked quick & direct and grew in confidence throughout.

Its easy to say that with benefit of hindsight. on basis of previous two years and number of games he missed then we were left with little option but to release imo. Just typical that both him and solomona then go on to have pretty much injury free seasons

regret perhaps but i for one understand the reasons behind him leaving. he played in only 8 games in his final season with us. given that he was likely a high earner AND took a quota spot, a pragmatic approach was needed.

his drive and commitment was second to none and I believe if you had a team who played with the heart and passion of glenn morrison then that team would be formidable. i just hope that while he was here that lads like whitehead and donaldson listened to him and picked up a few pointers

I agree, retrospect is a wonderful thing but if he'd had another season like last one with injury we'd all be sat asking why we renewed his contract.

He doesn't need to be hulking, I just think that with full time training he would get stronger which would help his all round game.

Despite that it's usually the case that a good big un will beat a good little un (unless it applies to halfbacks!).

Hindsight is indeedy a wonderful thing. However given Morro's experience, ability to communicate - particularly with youngsters and that he was unlikley to be on more than Glenn Hall is, then it still seemed a no-brainer. Sure 2009 was a bit of a mare, but this followed on from 2008 where he made 733 tackles, 6th highest in the comp.

2010:

18 games, 4 less than Hall
5 tries, 3 more than Hall
2 try assists, 2 more than Hall
1623 metres, only 45 less than Hall in 4 fewer games.
605 tackles v 451
Twice as many tackles busts (30)
5 clean breaks v Halls ZERO
99 marker tackles v 59

Hindsight indeed. But let's hope Hall comes good. Right now, he should have a buss pass, he is that much of a passenger.

Hall's never been a great attacking player and the stats bear that out. It also highlights a weakness in the squad as apart from Menzies (who's figured a lot in the centres) we have no real attacking threat in the backrow. We've a few steady players and some kids feeling their way but no real line breaker.

Couldn't make Sunday's game so missed his 2-try debut.

What's Vinny's background ? How old is he, is he a local lad and if so from which amateur club ?

Oldham I think. Possibly Warterhead or St Annes.

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Crikey, I was only asking



I know times are tough but don't bite me head off, mate.

Thanks for the link