Quote: leyther "Looked tired tonight. Short turnaround didn't help then compounded by the enforced reshuffle. Hard for Chamberlain to come in to that game so early although I agree he may not be good enough at this level. I've completely changed my opinion on Hardaker's best position, thought he looked really poor at full back. That's probably how we will have to line up next week though!
Ipape needs quick ruck which we didn't get at all tonight. Also think that having Davis as a back up is wasteful as he should be getting more minutes either in the back row or as a replacement prop.
All in all, whether or not we beat wigan isn't gauge for success for us, had a good start and the Wakefield game in a couple of weeks is the big one.
Nakabuwai in a knee brace apparently which we can ill afford. Nathan Mason available for loan which may be great timing for us. Seems like a no brainer. Hopefully Shorrocks will be available again for us soon. Jack Hughes gave me bad Ben Flower vibes when we signed him and early signs aren't good.'"
Hardaker hasn't looked a good fullback since before his drugs ban. Lost a yard of pace and doesn't have the playmaker skills that a modern fullback would ideally have. Better played at centre. Rare for him to have such a poor defensive game though.
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