I don't remember him getting slated by the fans he was back up hooker at first with him been a young kid when he came but he was a stand out player for at least the last 3 seasons He played for us

FYI.

Wayne Bennett called all the English NRL based players together for a chat and a meeting a couple of months ago.

How about Cooper & Graham?

He was getting slated by some fans the season after Ben fisher left us. When Blake Green was out because of the blood clot he did some work for Hull KR TV. He used to do interviews with players and asking questions which fans put forward via social media. There were some negative questions asked about the way Hodgson played which he an Green shrugged off but you could tell he was annoyed by them. There are probably some old posts on here or the other forum where people have slated him also. I'm not making it up and I have a good memory if I say so myself.

Cooper looks a very solid NRL forward nowadays. Graham is probably less of a 'star' than he was a few years ago, but that's mainly because the Dogs have stopped trying to use him as a major playmaker. It worked for a year but once other sides worked it out the Dogs have reverted to using the halfbacks again. Graham does however make a lot of yards and tackles and leads from the front.

As for the Burgii - Sam really looks like he needs a rest followed by an off season focused on rebuilding his power. Tom has been so-so and George has barley played through injury.

the biggest worry for England ATM is Widdopp. He just looks awful. How much is down to him and how much down to playing in an awful team under a poor coach isn't clear, but he really looks like the 2016 version of Ben Walker - looks the part, kicks goals but creates precisely nothing.

That's the current England scrum half's job.

Widdop class today.

He was better today; but I'd certainly not say class. He actually played better in a beaten side last week. Unfortunately though, these 2 half decent performances have followed 10 weeks of absolute anonymous gash. These last 2 weeks have been his best of the year, hopefully the upward trend continues and he's firing come the 4 Nations - I highly doubt it though, and fully expect a revert back to bang average for the next few weeks.

Alternatively you've invested far to much to give him any merited credit.
Thought he was vey good in most aspects yesterday.

Step forward Matty smith

Widdop could win the Dally M and superted still wouldn't rate him

Regards

King James

I think I can spot the flaw in your argument...

Budgie had a great game on Saturday for South Sydney. He scored two classy tries and nearly a third. He was lauded by the commentators as a quality English winger, albeit a pasty faced one. He showed the skill necessary to lift a Super League side, which is why he will shine on his return to wobbly Wigan.

Who is this 'Budgie' you speak of?... a person?, surely you wouldn't let your standards stoop to these depths

Budgerigar.