Drinkwater MOM for me controlled everything down our left today with a great kicking game. Riddy came on at hooker and didn't look out of place, reverting to half back when burns went off injured. Overheard him and his family after the game, he is not happy about the way he's been treated over the fact he's not signed up for next year. Looks like the end of a beautiful relationship.

Thought Workington played the game in an excellent spirit - no timewasting or 'iffy' tactics. The referee also allowed us to play - that's twice we've had him, and twice we've been allowed to play.

Interesting fact - we changed goal kickers once again, and Lee Smith kicked 9 out of 9, in far from ideal conditions. So far this season, Lee has kicked 21 out of 21 - not bad for someone who has been behind Ridyard, Reynolds, Burns, and Drinkwater in the goal kicking pecking order!

My information was he has had a contract on the table since the end of May with a substantial increase but he has also been linked to Toronto. I assume if he signs the contract he is signed up. If he hasn'the that would be why he isn't signed up

Solid performance today.

54pts in those conditions is impressive. Lee Smith 9/9 with the boot, a lot of them from far out wide.

To rack up 9 tries in poor conditions with a greasy ball and no recognised hooker in the side isn't bad going at all.

Game lacked a bit of intensity and maybe we played in 2nd gear for most of the match but we controlled things well, stayed disciplined and gave our points difference another big boost.

Next week will be a much bigger test but with Micky Higham back I expect us to go up a level as we usually do when he plays.

No Micky, No party!

Alan, surely (even if Riddy starts a game...which he will soon hopefully) Lee Smith has to be our No. 1 goalkicker !! (Guess we've quite a few now)

Where do we play him once Greg is fit tho is the question.

Undoubtably deserves a place in the starting 13, wing or maybe centre?

cant move him hes as steady as a rock.Greg is going to have a struggle to displace him.Glad im not picking the team but lots of player rotation in this years squad

I don't see Gregg in contention this season unless the position is forced.Due back last game of season prior to the 8's.Similar situation to why Ben Evans is with us.
Ideally could do with getting him out on loan at the earliest opportunity,that probably being next season now.

Thought at 24 - 0 we started overplaying the ball with Workington stood watching us make the mistakes rather than forcing them.Cost us in conceding a couple of trys.Once we got to grips with playing the conditions and not overplaying the ball we looked quite structured and the floodgates opened.

....... allowing the pitch to drain, and encourage more 'flowing' rugby!

How is Brad Fash going for you guys? What position is he playing?

Playing in the middle, big heart but looks a little light for mr. Reads a game well and has good hands, has he ever played hooker?