I agree with everyone one of the comments as above. But is this not a classic case of the second year syndrome?

I think him being dropped / injured has shaken his confidence a little bit, but still a class player. Don't think anyone thinks otherwise.

Farrell is outstanding and I don't think anyone has described him as that and if they have they're clueless. He is doing what a lot of top class players have done and having a bit of a struggle in their 2nd season but he'll get there and will go on to become an international player.

He struggled at Hull regardless of making 40 tackles but i'd play him from the bench today because he has a history of causing St Helens problems. He was fantastic in the Grand Final and on Good Friday and it would boost his confidence back up to give him a shot today.

I've said before I thought last season he came in and looked as comfortable straight away in the first team that i've ever seen a young player look. I think he's fantastic and i'm as excited by the prospect of what he'll achieve now as I was 12 months ago.

You don't get called The Ginger Pearl for nothing!!!