Fantastic effort from 1-17 but we just lacked that killer edge. We played with a lot of pride and desire and we looked like we believed we could win. Fair enough we didn't get the rub of the green but the difference was when Warrington got the ball in our 20 they finished it off with a score. We bombed a couple of decent opportunities in the final third of the pitch but hopefully we'll learn from it.

We didn't implode in the final 20 minutes which was a key for me. If we perform like that week in week out we'll make the 8.

Sammut was in front of the bulls player who charged down the Wire kick (I think it was Hargreaves)
Atkins was BEHIND the Wire player that deflected Sammut's grubber kick.

That is the difference.

And for whoever mentioned it, there was nothing wrong with Waterhouse's try.

Both of the first half tries would have been given in the game hadn't have been on TV (and therefore no video ref)

And if Alibert couldn't give the Crookes try without going upstairs then he shouldn't be a ref at all.

Watch again. Atkins was behind the Warrington player who the ball hit thus was onside.
Don't say Riley obstructed because that's a weak argument.

No idea what your issues.are with Waterhouse's try. Stonewaller.

I don't think there can really be any issues with any VR calls to be fair.

Way too many errors and penalties given but the boys did well, let's build on this and make it a win next week against hull kr. We silenced a lot of critics tonight and we showed we have real potential

Great effort from the side tonight, never gave up. If we play with that commitment every week we'll be alright, especially when Gale, Elima and Purtell are back.

We were a bit unlucky at times and Wire were the better side but we really made them work for the win and weren't a million miles from winning ourselves and not many of us gave us much of a chance beforehand.

Didn't have a problem with the VR decisions but the pass to Riley was forward. Bridge was lucky to stay on the field. I noticed he hid on the wing for the rest of the game after his forearm smash.

Super efforts in particular by Langley and Diskin. Thought Manoakafoa looked promising and Lulia got better too.

We looked a bit lost for ideas on their line a few times which was a shame as we worked very hard. However with Gale back we should be better organised.

Plenty to build on.

thought that 3 trys for wire should have been not aloud. poor ref from what i could see at match. some nasty tackle from wire, at least a yellow card should have been issued. Thought manuakafoa played well like everyone else. we were very unluck not to win. Against wigan we were outclassed but against wire we werent.

also how on earth did the fer not see wire offside all the time!!

Thought Langley was otstanding tonight, let the forwards brilliantly.

Langleys a great player. Also think young Bateman is a find too and Burgess is a monster.

Thought Chris hill was our best forward in a tough game.

Strong effort n defence. with the ball we need more runners n options 4 hb's. were predictable atm

Defensively we looked pretty good, just lacking a little in the creativity department though. Langley was massive in defence, but I really wish he'd learn to keep the ball moving when we're trying to get it out wide, he can be really infuriating at times.

Massive respect to both JB and Burgess for backing up their performances in the under 20s on Thursday, and Bateman showed what he can do with the ball for a lovely cut out pass for Crookes' try.

Lulia looks like he'll be quite dangerous on a firm pitch with a bit of space, his trademark fend was out in full force tonight and he kept Bridge quiet.

Manase also impressed on debut, drove it in hard and was always looking to slip the offload away. A bit more game time and he should be a useful player.
Not quite sure about Joseph though, he looked out of his depth tonight and I'm not sure he's good enough for SL.

Where was Scruton tonight?

We wernt lost for ideas at all. If you watch the game back you will notice Jefferies, slowing us down and hitting the front man every single time! If you look Kearney and sammut were running superb lines, but Jefferies just plain ignored them! They were times we could of had a chance to put points on but he just chose the wrong pass TIME AFTER TIME! I'm mot bring negative but Wire were there for the taking