I couldn't go tonight so watched it on tv.

Our props were our best players, all 4 made a very good impact, the 2nd rowers were the ones generally losing the ball.

Leeds pack just was up for it in the first half, but our props still made their metres and territory.

The problem tonight lay with Leeds' superior kicking game, 2-3 short kicks caused us no end of trouble, on both wings.

Ball retention from Hoffman and Hansen was poor, wasn't helped by some awful passes by Deacon (who needs a rest imo).

Props all played well.

Prescott strained his hamstring during the game according to Maguires interview on super league extra time

Mossop superb again tonight, best prop on the pitch by a county mile. Take note Steve Mac.

As for Prescott he was having a good game before he went off injured. I don't think losing him made a great deal of difference tonight, we didn't struggle to make yards at any point this evening IMO. It was a below par performance that could have cost us the game.

Precky had a fitness test before the Hudds game.. maybe the reason Ben Cross is being rumoured?

He went off after helping win the ball form the kick off from which we scored. Looked like shoulder or ribs.

Hamstring or groin problem.

Now all those who don't want us to sign Ben Cross put their hands up. Not having a go at you DaveO btw.

Really? Looked winded to me hence my comment.



Didn't think you were and the Ben Cross thing has passed me by. Missed it somehow!

Me.

If it's a serious injury, move Hock up front or bring in Crosby. I admit I wasn't all that impressed with Davies on Thursday, though.

Perhaps they have learned that 3 props doesn't work for us and that's the reason Cross is rumoured to be joining the club.
It has been suggested on this board that Coley and Prescott have been carrying knocks so cover with an experienced prop would be a good move IMO.

I think the problem is when Tuson came on, we lost that bit of size and prowess on the field. Against Hudds we had Hock who showed what he can do.

Tuson is a good young lad and a strong runner, but he's like O'Carroll - not big enough week in, week out.

Farrell is in a similar boat, but he can hold his own in defence better.

Tuson was outstanding in defence last night - hit hard with commitment and passion.

He's in the 17 because he hurts the opposition in contact.

FFS i know he gets blamed for all sorts but to blame the teams performance on Tuson is beyond belief!!!!!!!!!!!! He probably had one of his best games fro Wigan and still he gets blamed for a poor TEAM performance. Watch the game again and look at the amount of work he put in.

I am not blaming Tuson for the performance, not in any way.

Like others have said on here, he's a good defensive player. With with H in the team already, as well as Lockers do we really need a 3rd defensive back rower?

He offers little in attack. Thats the point I was making. When he comes on the field, we lose an option in attack. This is where Farrell surpases him.

I cannot fault his commitment or determination on any level.

Prescott is carrying a back problem

I see what you did there.