In quite a lot of games to come this season Matt, even If Millward does shift Littler back into the forwards where he has also been superb, Nanyn will still have competition for the centre spot with several other quality players. We all know it is a squad game and that we should value every member of that squad. That is why I stressed that I am happy to see Nanyn play. However, this season competition for spots in the centre is much healthier and when up against the likes of Blythe, Evans, Littler, Armstrong and Higson, I do not believe he should be an AUTOMATIC choice. Of course, we know that sometimes the duals will not be available and that some people do not like the system. However, IM obviously favours the system and I support him on that. By the way, I also think Nanyn's defence has improved in SOME games this season. Let's hope the healthy competition will drive him on. I would love nothing more than to see him play well, but he has got some very good competion for his place in the team this year IMO.

We could go on forever here Starbug. You think the game starts with attack. I think it starts with defence. We are both entitled to our opinions. The main point of my post, is that Mick should have to fight very hard for his spot this year. He is up against some very good players and it should not be a given that he plays. With regard to Littler, he only knows one way to play and that is giving his all and fighting to the death every week. In addition, just playing with intensity would not have produced an overall performance like we got last night. You have to have a certain level of quality and we have that, whether they have played as many games in Super League as Littler or not. The vast majority of the team has had some SL experience. Players such as Mills and Nash up front plus Hill, who we all know would take the SL by storm was a tremendous lift. Without a certain degree of quality across the pitch, we would have got absolutely bounced last night. Intensity alone would not have been enough. One of the aspects which impressed me so much, was the control we had. We did not play in a frenzied, desperate, playing above yourself way. The best team arguably lost. Do you remember the score between Batley and Catalans last season? Catalans are also arguably a much improved outfit this year.

I think the competition for places has played a big part in Nanyn's improvement. What happens to the duals is anyone's guess as they're all on the fringes of their SL squads.

Well done Leigh you must have put in a fantastic performance; Fev were cheated a couple of years ago against the Catalans by the same score if my memory serves me right; You did our league proud (Fev fan)

Great performance. We were very naive at times though and it cost us. What a game though, every player should be credited. Catalan looked out on their feet after 20 minutes but they hadn't touched the ball. I thought we should have got more than 10 points on the board early on but Millwards tactics were perfect, keep the ball in play and keep turning their big lads around. We have unbelievable fitness levels.

Great position to be in for Ian. In the dual players defence Ian very much see's them as our players so we must not get hung up were they are from. Pick your strongest 17 every week to play the team in front of us. Last night showed we had tremendous strength in depth. Special mention for Tommy Goulden who I think has been sensational since Ian walked through the door.

Totally agree Ste. It does not matter where the players are from. If they give 100% for Leigh and are doing the job, we should support them, DC or not. As you say, we just have to get our best available team on the day out there.

Nanyns' defence is a bit lax at times but I think he more than makes up for it in attack and his goal kicking plus he does cause the opposition problems with the kick off ,and we were very close to their line on a number of occasions so Nanyn with his strength may have gone over ,he's done it several times this season already

I am always proud to call myself a leyther but even more so after last night

The duals are good players and help with strength in depth. I'll support whoever is wearing the shirt.

The Watcher knows that every Leigh player gave his all last night, it was the most effort The Watcher has seen a team give for many years at any level. We as Leigh fans can be very proud of our team after that awesome performance.

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Who was it? It's sunday and I can't be bothered mooching around for the answer!

Jason Lowe, I'd imagine. On loan at Oldham from Blackburn.