Hatrick by Tom Lineham against Widnes.

He's a good player. Has he definitely signed for you then?

Yes.

Along with Cronk, Westerman and Wilkin.

Lee Gaskell has declined.

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Nothing our own wingers couldn't score. But I was impressed how he spoke on camera after the game...confident and well spoken. ...

Is Joel going at the end of the season then? Or will he move inside and let one of the centres go?

Decisions Tony..!! One thing is for sure, we are in need of some improvement in most areas for me, nothing major, just two or three very good signings in the key areas and another year of progression for the young lads.

Tom Lineham has the same defensive frailties as a number of our recent wingers and gets sucked in by the opposing centre far too often.
Take a look at the highlights of our own recent match against them for just a couple of examples.

Joel's off to Catalans

I take your point but sometimes the reason for them moving inside is because the rest of the defensive line has moved inside.
This is part of the sliding defence (I guess you know that and don't mean to insult !!).

I've seen one or two teams operate both types of defence (man on man, and sliding) in the same match, but in different parts of the field.
I'd love to hear coaches views on this and what the merits are (or those they perceive them to be).

And when he screws up and has a bad game, the Wire fans can jump on his back and say they don't want him at the club.

You never know, he could be our new scapegoat when he signs.

Well I've never been more insulted!

I realise that a winger's defensive position can be dependent on what happens inside.
However, I maintain (having just watched them again to make sure!) that the two tries Ormsby scored against Hull should have been easily prevented.

I've kept an eye on Lineham ever since the rumour appeared on here and he is predisposed to leaving his opposing man free.