With Monaghan's form towards the end of last season as well as the signings of Myler, Atkins and Solomona it probably is a huge weight off his shoulders.

Maybe the expectation of a former Test, Origin and Premiership winner was thrust upon him too quickly for him to settle in the early part of his Wire career.

i almost started this thread after the giants game, the difference between now and 2008 version is bizarre(though it could be argued he could be looking for a contract extension ) and, i'm sorry for going off topic here but you can't get away from it, out of the 4 signings from 08, hicks was good from the off, monas started coming into his own last year and now king....its not a coincidence that the focus on Landerson's contribution to the team is happening more and more, and thats not being critical, its observing value for money in action, and he's on his second contract now with us is he not?

I thought Louis Anderson was excellent against Huddersfield. If he played like that every week, we'd not complain. All his big hits came off and he played in a more structured way.

That's exactly my view of it too. Smith came in and put him straight on the wing which allowed him to play a simple game and get his confidence back up. People talk of Briers improving under Smith but for me the biggest change in any player has come from King.

Well done to him.

I'm never convinced LAnderson & Ben Westwood should be on the pitch at the same time - both far too similar and unfortunately both have a habit of dishing out daft penalties. Much happier when Solomona is on for one of them.

Just 10% adjustment in technique is often all it needs for players like LAnderson.