Mathers is a solid full back. Returns the ball well and is a good talker in defence. On the negative though, he is capable of a brain fart as mentioned above and he does lack the pace of a Webb or Greenshields. If he were to get injured id like to see Bridge get a go there, as he could play as the 3rd half back in attack like Webb and Hodgson do. But Riley seems to be the back up full back, and he hasnt let anyone down when hes played there. But we do seem to have alot of options this year, which for many years has been out downfall.

Thought I'd bring this back up.

Mathers has had some dodgy moments this season already with his mistake at Cas that led to a try, his mistake yesterday that could have been a whole lot worse and things like his pass to King infront of his sticks on his own 5... It's not great stuff to be honest, he gives his all and he means well but is he really good enough

He doesnt make many breaks and his strength coming away from his own line isnt the best, personally i dont feel he's good enough for us but we probably cant do much this season due to the salary cap limit but if were able to replace him next year then imo he should be second on the list for going behind Vinnie Anderson.

One day the team wont be able to make up for his mistakes and he'll cost us a game or two.

to say he doesnt exactly fill me with confidence would be an understatement.

Mathers had a great game yesterday.

One mistake was dropping an excellent kick-off that fee from the heavens straight under the cross bar.

Still he was involved in holding Huddersfield players up or forcing a dropped ball over our own line four times.

I would expect those with a coaching in-sight to acknowledge that better communication playes a massive part in tightening up a defense and Mathers is constantly organising the players in front of him.

He is exceptional at that. More importantly, the players in front of him listen and respond to his instruction.

That was an astounding kick off. He lay the ball across the tee and got right under it. It was spiralling all over the place and came down right in line with the cross bar. Terrible mistake by Lee Bri...Chris Ril.. oh no, Richie Mathers not to catch it and go the length of the field.