With regards to the Huddersfield game I think he got caught out a few times in defence by picking the wrong man and not tracking back as much.

He also seemed to be far too keen to defend in the middle of the park. Smith and Clubb were leaving a vast expanse of open field between themselves and Goulding and Burgess. Just lucky Huddersfield never went for it.

He was poor and pretty anonymous. As Cherry pie said the right side of defence was left wide open at times.

And when they did they butchered a few chances. Definitely missed Hansen down that side in defence (Matty Smith had a shocker last night in terms of tackle effectiveness, constantly being brushed off), and obviously Tomkins in attack. Bowen's service to Goulding meant he had no space at any point, though he set Burgess up well.

Played more like a prop, possibly not mobile enough.

He runs like somebody has tied his shoelaces together. A bit like Thornley

He looked lost, he was getting a bit of stick off Green a few times for running the wrong lines in attack. I'd like to see Bateman get a go next week against NZ.

I would also like to see Hopkins be given some game time, both him and Bateman can improve us and I think both will take their chance.

Could be unlimited subs in NZ.

Thing i noticed the most was the fact as soon as he gets tackled he tends to go down without much of a fight, especially for somebody so big and mobile.

Wasn't impressed myself, our attack seemed to stop when it reached him on that side. Hopefully he will come good when he gets used to the flow of the team.

Agreed with all this to be honest.

Bateman looks better, Hughes played better in the NZW game. As I've said before I'd like to see Pettybourne tried there (he was predominantly a SR for the bunnies)

Luckily we have strength and depth in this position. If Hansen was still here he wouldn't get a look in.

Seriously? I, for one, wish Hansen was playing against the Roosters

I mean Clubb wouldn't get a look in.

At this point in time it seems that the benefits of clubbs size are outweighed by unfamiliarity with the system and a general ineffectiveness, leading me to prefer a starting second row of hughes and farrell with bateman on the bench too.

Not a bad call. I thought Jack played well today.