Gelling did all that was asked of him v the Bulls as did all the team but you just can't judge anyone on that because the opposition were so poor.

He seems a lot bigger than last season which may affect him speed-wise and mobility-wise v Thornley but you could say that regardless of who we played. It is just an observation based on the players physique.

I like Gelling as he has that work ethic but I also think Thornley also has something about him that could make him a great player.

Thornley has all the attributes, I just think he lacks the drive. It's like he has to get wound up to actually run hard, he seems to breeze through games, especially against the better teams.

This is only Thornley's second full season in the first team. His improvement over last year is there for all to see.
As he's out then I'd go with Gelling at 4. Size, pace, plus him and Burgess really have some height. Depending on the size of the opposition winger/centre they must be favourites for any attacking high bomb to the corner.
It could be a good combination creating competition for places.

Gelling managed 191 metres last night. His average in his seven games is almost 165 metres per game, that's excellent for any player especially in the centre position. www.superleague.co.uk/matchday/player/20446

Gelling managed 191 metres last night. His average in his seven games is almost 165 metres per game, that's excellent for any player especially in the centre position. www.superleague.co.uk/matchday/player/20446

I'd expect him to keep his place.
Offers more for the centre slots than Goulding and in Thornley's absence.

Another good game from him

Thought he was excellent kept Carney relativley quiet, clocked up huge meters again I dare say and contributed with some great assists.

We really could in my opinion have uncovered a real gem here. A good long run in the side probably sees him become our established centre at Wigan and with another good off season he could come back frighteningly big.

He's an important player for us given our lack of size in the forwards.

Player of the year so far for me

He looked like a man with a gunpowder enema last night.

I lost count of the times he got up seeming to be injured in a tackle, but the next minute he was running full pelt at the Castleford line. Well done that man.

Good game from him again but he does need to learn to play the ball quicker - seems to be quite slow putting the ball on the ground and playing it.

The pass for the 1st Burgess try although looking simple was excellent - good centre play.

Runs it back with plenty of interest and aggressive in defence. Improved massively since 18 month ago.

Big blow for all those who have him in the "Scapegoat sweepstake"..

Terrific athlete, rough and rawboned, but he is getting there albeit slowly, mainly due to the chopping and changing he has had to deal with....