That said, the atmosphere was terrific on Friday. Not sure what this was down to (other than the better performances we're seeing this season) but, considering it was a relatively low crowd, it was very noticeable.

If players didn't move positions we'd have never had Hanley, Farrell or Lockers at loose forward (started life on the wing, 2nd row and centre respectively), Jason Robinson on the wing (started at stand off), Connolly at centre (fullback) or Sam Tomkins at full back (stand off). That's just a few notable examples but you could add Botica, Edwards, Platt and dozens more to that list.

To use the fact that he didn't go particularly well in an injury ravaged team last season when thrown in with little or no preparation is not really a fair argument. Let's be honest; he was never going to set the world alight under those circumstances. Doubly so as he was injured at the time too!

If he has lost a yard of pace, particularly as it seems to be as a consequence of increased bulk and power, then a move to centre might be worth a try. With an abundance of wingers, what have we got to lose?

Spot on!! And let’s not forget Tony Clubb - England centre to prop!!

Completely agree with you,great atmosphere while the bean counters wouldn’t agree it was maybe a case of less is more?

And Willie Isa, played the first half of his career at centre.

The attendance wasn’t great but it was only 500 down on last year when Cas were flying so the difference could be away supporters. We should still be aiming for 14k minimum though.

I don’t know what more the club can do. Maybe something like if you’ve had a season ticket in the last 5 years but not this year you get 20% off a half season ticket?

Moving games is not helping to retain or improve the sales of season tickets, im in walking distance and no longer have issues with shift working so im not affected but i know of mates that are.

Well said and not to mention the scores of players in other teams in both hemispheres. If we have a player who can bust a tackle he shouldn't be playing on the wing full stop.

Couldn't disagree more.
Jason Robinson made plenty of busts
Vainokolo
Ryan hall
Pat Richards
You could name hundreds.

Someone mentioned he made the busts from centre position , what if he made them down the centre do we turn him into a prop or 2nd row? Of course not.

He could do a job at centre in an emergency, but he's a winger.

Crowds won’t rise until there’s a different culture at the club. I know of many people who although they appreciate ‘winning’ rugby, have been alienated by the selling of players on a conveyor belt, teh style of play under Wane, the raising of prices, the reduction in home games, the movement of games and even the fact home games aren’t on Sundays.

Just watching the TV recording - really sad to see the East Stand look so sply populated compared to 10 years ago.

They shouldn't have to but hopefully the club can come up with some good ideas to attract some fans back.

There’s loads of new faces or empty seats around me now, a real shame a lot of regulars that have been going since we moved to the JJB have stopped in the last 1/2 years.