Support play does seem to have dropped off a bit this season. Probably a result of being a bit more expansive, and Brierley stepping up his game to become more of a playmaker than just a support player. Neither of these are bad things clearly, but if we're to get the most out of Hock, need to get people in support when he's taking the ball in.

That's what I'm trying to say ,offloading the ball is all part of Hock's game and we have 2 forwards that can do this,as for Brierley?The guy is playing superb like a man possessed getting better every game,I love the guy,another thought from me is yesterday we played with our usual bench of 4 forwards ,yet Hock didn't return and im not sure about Jamie Acton , yet we didn't miss the 4th forward , would it not be a good idea to add Ben Reynolds to the bench ?I'm not trying to tell Rowls his job, but could be worth a try,maybe at Blackpool on a big pitch.

Certainly not slagging Brierley off, far from it. Just that given he's expanding his game to become a playmaker, more onus will be put on others to be on the end of offloads.

Think we've only had 4 forwards on bench twice (Yesterday, and Dewsbury I think), and had Worthington, Reynolds or Foster on bench during other games since Penky's injury. Going with a big bench was understandable yesterday, and perhaps as well given Acton and Hock didn't come back on. That said, would put Reynolds in 17 next week.

If it was up to me, would be Worthington, Reynolds and Emmitt in for Armstrong, Haggerty and Acton if they are all given bans tomorrow. Worthington to come in for Platt if Armstrong escapes a ban. Toss up between Spencer and Hock for final front row place.

Nowt wrong with that thinking,as I think Emmitt is a cert to be included at Blackpool.

Totally agree with that post Ian.

All I need now is Francis agreeing with me. Are you going to Blackpool,Derek?

I was there the other week and saw Kenneth out of Benidorm when they were filming and he gave us all a wave.

Anyway Ian, I will be wearing my shirt and my fui wig cheering on the boys.

Fantastic win yesterday Ian, and I will go to the HJ stadium as I've not booked for Benidorm that week.

Agree. Especially the bold part.

Eh? lol

I watched the game on BBC and thought he had an awful session. Then I watched it again last night... There was a lot more to his game than the couple of errors, BUT... he has a long way to go before he's where we expected him to be.

Doesn't first refusal mean that if we [idon't[/i sign him Castleford have the first option on signing him. If we do want to sign him we can. Or have I totally misunderstood the "First refusal" principle?

I think in this instance Cas have first option to offer a contract for 2016. Clearly, Ben can choose turn that down should he receive an offer.