It's no surprise that Tim Smith is in his best form at this time. IMO Gleeson has been the real reason for Tim's rise in confidence. Gleeson has been better defending than attacking so far, and Tim has benefitted from this cover when on that side. Without fans getting on his back for poor tackling, Tim has gone from strength to strength, and we have witnessed the results in the last 3 games.

Both. But i was reffering to Smith.

I didn't think he was poor. Given the wind his kicking game was OK and he sent half the Wakefield team the wrong way for Fielden's try. He switched the direction of play and at least half the Wakey team were going the other way when Fielden scored what was IMO the game breaking try.

As to Gleeson he snuffed out several breaks on his side of the field and I thought he defended very well.

Dave

dont think that was intentional though one of our players was going mad and timmy was shruging his shoulders after that pass - think it was a very lucky try

I think your right with that tbh.

I think Smith knew nothing was on so he gave it Fielden to take the tackle. If that was a planned move, then its a new one, Fielden was stood still when he took that, and certainly didn't expect it.

Re. the Fielden try;

My take on it was that he was expecting a runner on his left, and here was only Tommy there, so he turned the ball back inside - which is probably why it looked so well disguised.

He then turns back to his left criticising the runners not realising Fielden was about to score - we'll even Fielden was suprised!