I'm sure that's correct and he was targeted- however I'm also sure that it's true in almost every game of Super League played this season. Without turning this into a tiresome Tomkins v Myler debate (for the reasons you state in your last sentence), Tomkins' defence didn't look that great when Matt 'Waste of Money' King was smashing him all over the Halton Stadium at the semi final.

I've no doubt that Richard Myler is not a defensive beast. I suspect we're aware of that and have signed him for different things - namely his passing, running, kicking and backing up play. He'll improve under Smith, absolutely sure about that too.

And as for Salford's fans views on Myler. No doubt they are more qualified that most to comment on him. However the comments over the last few months must be placed in their proper context. The whole transfer saga has been handled poorly, principally by Offiah. That put Myler, and to be fair McRae, in a very difficult position. It's clouded Salford fans views of him and I can appreciate that - we had the same thing when Gleeson left - people slagging off a player who had given very good service.

I think what he can learn from Briers and Monaghan will be limited. He will probably end up being a far better player than either of them (now and when they were at their peak) within a couple of years (I would actually say he is better than Monaghan already). Myler has the potential to be a special player.

IMO Myler can be the best scrum-half this country has produced in the last 30 years. It was obviosu from teh first game that I watched him play. maybe I am a tad giddy, but quality scrum-halves are rare, while average back-rowers, centres, wingers and front-rowers are ten-a-penny.

True and that is why we have had to pay for one, as we did with Briers.

Rob they went bust, stopped paying him and his contract became null and void for the following season. What was he meant to do?

Agree about Monaghan, I also think he is a better 7 right now than Monas, and that is why I am happy with the signing, as IMO he will improve the team straight away, never mind the future.

IMO, Briers at his peak is unplayable, however he has been at his peak far less than a genuine world class player should be, so if Myler can do some of th stuff that Briers can, but on a more regular basis, then I agree, he could be the genuine article.

It is nice that you are giving a positive opinion, rather than allowing any disappointment of him leaving your club to overshadow your judgement, as some have, perhaps understandably, done.

I am really looking forward to us having a proper 6 and 7 it seems ages since we have had that.