I was worried when Mac was injured that Powell would really struggle.

Completely wrong, guy is a workhorse topping tackle counts all over the show, decent distribution, and can put a decent kick in. Really impressed with him.

Hope it continues.

Personally I might give Sam Powell a try at it. But then the anti-Wane brigade wouldn't have Sam anywhere near the first team, so don't expect an answer too soon. As Leeds are finding out just now it's difficult to replace a superb kicker with someone who is both good enough to get in the first 13 and who kicks at 80%.

Leeds seem to be having numerous issues, difficult time for them.

Another 55 tackles last night but he missed 1, get him sold www.rugby-league.com/superleague ... info/10920

Another 55 tackles last night but he missed 1, get him sold www.rugby-league.com/superleague ... info/10920

I have been impressed with Powell. The issue, at the moment, is that he cannot turn a game on his own. We are doing well without much magic in the side. We do not have a set of barnstorming props to always get us a few yards and we are lacking creativity in the backs. This injury crisis means that we have top rely on steady players to grind out wins. My worry is that we ruin the careers of promising youngsters through our massive over expectations. Already on another thread some are slagging off the very young lads for not being the finished article rather than seeing the positives.

I agree with everything you've said. As he settles into the role of first choice hooker I think his confidence will build and improve his kicking from dummy half.