I heard a little dickie bird who has told me that Broughton is out for 4-6 weeks....

Do you honestly think so?

We've played two games and been bullied in the pack twice. Ok we played well against Widnes and made plenty of yards, but I stand by what I've said for a long time our pack is poor. It's full of grafters don't get me wrong, but seriously our wingers make more yards when taking it forward from a standing start.

With the exception of Shannon Macphearson - he looks outstanding taking the ball out on the first drive!!!!

Broughton IS definately playing and isn't injured!! Straight from the horses mouth!

You've met me then?

Quality.

As for the pack, I didn't say it was an outstanding pack, but Feka has far more yards in him than last season and McPherson plays the ball much quicker than Cashmere, as does Feka. Ashurst looks a better attacking option than Adamson. With Gledhill driving the ball in harder than Neal or Boyle. So I'll standby my comment, 'the pack is stronger than last year'.

We did loose to the power and pace of st's, but Cas played a very fast game of rugby, whereas our timing was dreadful and the players were getting caught stood still. I certainly wouldn't say the pack was bullied though, the speed of our play and timing was the main issue.