Opening poster is spot on.

Yes, this was a reality check. This just reminded me of the dire defensive perfomances in last season's play -offs. I can only see a repeat of last season, probably top the table again, then be totally unprepared defensively for the play-offs. I know it was only a friendly, but we were made to look like selling platers.

Come on. Yes it was disappointing we weren't better defensively especially as that's what cost us last season. But it was a preseason friendly (players tend not to risk themselves totally) and only the second time some of these players have played together. Don't think you can say we won't be a far better team in 7 months time after playing 23 Championship games! It's a friendly, the point is to find out what needs improvement before the season gets going properly, not to get a full view of the quality of the team.

Correct LS. It seems some folk are taking too much out of this friendly.

Anyone know why Beswick didn't play? Hopefully nothing too serious.

I know Pala, Barlow, Chase and Tonga are injured. I guess we can add McNally and Worthington to that list too now



Hansen had a 1 match ban, Reni had his visa problem so both should be fine for Batley.

Felt for Eze Harper today. Played his 1st 10 mins of pro rugby last week then today ended up playing nearly a full match against players of Wires quality. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end!

Good to see Brierley and Emmitt back on the field but neither of them looked up to full fitness, understandably.

I heard 3 different tales about Barlow this afternoon,he will be living with Lobby Ludd next.

On Facebook before the game this afternoon.

Just visited the Hull KR forum, a lot of their fans want Chris Chester sacked after their 60-20 drubbing at Hull fc.....Blimey, so it's not just the 'odd' Leyther who's OTT/barmy !!!!

I'm surprised we've not had the sack Rowley brigade out yet.

Indeed Cokey, maybe when we lose our 1st league game it will happen ! "We'll never win the Super League grand final with Rowley the muppet in charge !"

RL Express running a story in tomorrow's paper stating Barlow is set to stand trial for an alleged assault.