Lots of good pts.

Lovell has potential. Seen some good things but some rookie errors.

Clubb was a storming who never seemed to have any intention to pass to his winger which made him easier to defend against. I believe last time he had a run there O'C was his wing man and never got the ball from him, one of the reasons for his low try rate.

Chad is a workman like player who can play lots of positions but is not creative. He is fine to start at Hooker if his replacement is well... a frenchman! The difference last season when Rinaldi came on was huge. Anyway Chad is fine if you have a good defensive team around him and are looking to hold the other team... however we aren't that defensive team!

...he's too busy making poppadoms!

4 Home games so far this year:

Widnes, 2,856: 14% down on the average gate 1996-2012.
Wakefield, 1,887: 34% down on the average gate 1996-2012
HKA, 1,837: 44% down on the average gate 1996-2012
Hull FC, 1,865: 49% down on the average gate 1996-2012.

Thus far, 2,111: 43% down on the average seasons gate 1996-2012

Catalans average to date 1996-2012 is 2,635........I reckon they'll get half of that at best....and if it's cold and wet, the 1k mark is at risk!

You also have major road works on the M25 both north and south sides, night before a bank holiday, poor weather, could be interesting travel.

Catalans gate will be 1000 tops I reckon.

At least 1000 will make it look pretty full at Esher !