I thought he showed some great signs. Yes he was rusty, but that was to be expected. What wasn't expected was the rest of the team to play like they also hadn't picked a rugby ball up in 7 months.

For me he starts again next week against Leeds. None of this dropping him to the twenties.

He had a poor game. His try was individual brilliance. We need to stick with him as his attack was just a bit off pace, he will be an outstanding player for us but never the less his error count miss timed passes and dropped balls / poor kicks last night cannot be ignored.

We need to look at the circumstances that he hasnt played for 6 - 8 months. What is fearful is he will be quality when those things come off.

Hmm, I don't want to bag Finch as I thought there were some encouraging signs from him last night and I have no doubt that he'll go on to be a cracking player for us. However, defensively there were definitely some issues last night. I haven't watched the game back but from what I could tell their first two tries both came as a result of Finch failing to slide across, giving the two defenders outside him little chance against 3 Warrington attackers. On quite a few occasions in the first half when defending our own line, Finch appeared to be just stood still.

I am glad I got to see Finch's full potential against a great team last night. PAH, to think i was scared he'd do... anything!

I am joking to a certain extent. He will most likely improve but last night, he was shocking.

Very true this. Far be it from me to criticise Madge but how can you be match fit when you haven't played a game for 6 months? He should have had half a dozen games with the under 20's. Finchy is a class act and it was a shame that this was his first game for us. Just hope the fans stick with him and we don't get the usual tub thumpers shouting for his head.

he was brought in because he had to be brought in. Faz was out with a thigh injury so he couldnt cover loose for lockers to move there, we had no deacn. The only option would have been for sam to 6 and leave amos at 1. the guy hasnt played for 7 months, and debuted against arguably the best team in the comp at the minute. he would have got rid of a few cobwebs tonight. he didnt have the best game but neither did most of the team. our pack was dominated, Charnley had a shocker, Marsh wasnt great, lockers threw some stupid passes, tommys kicking game was poor, prescott had some loose carries etc etc etc. i cant believe people are bagging him, Madge threw him in, if he wasnt ready it was his poor decision. Finch never stopped trying and shows glimpses of the class act he is. The bigger concern for me is the lack of impact at hooker and our three quarter line. For me the Gleeson situation needs to be resolved. if he stays great if not lets replace him with somone like Tahu. I know they're young but at the minute but Charnley and Marsh arent good enough or experienced to be first choice week in week out. they have bags of potential and are the future but they need time to develop off experienced players. Once the right centre situation is sorted and pat is back it will lokk stronger and heklp take the pressure off them and allow them to develop at the right pace

I thought he was poor but it is to be expected after such a long lay off especially in a game like last nights. It was obvious it was his first game and I think he seriously failed to slot into our structure or into our attack but this will come as he plays more. With hindsight it was a poor decision to play him in a game such as that but at least his first game is now out of the way and the only way is up.

Anyone know why Finch didnt kick on the 5th as this was supposed to be a key part of his game and an area we are not good at?

Everyone saying Finch will sort out our long kicking game probably haven't watched him play.

I havent seen much of him are you saying kicking isnt part of his game?

Tahu signed for Penrith a few weeks ago mate. But I understand your point.

From watching Melbourne Cronk was the main kicker. Don't think Finchy long kicking is better than Deacs or Sam's tbh. Time will tell though

First game in 7 months - not even slightly worried about him, he will be class when get gets going.

his neat kick and run was quality for his try, shame his form didn't remain during the match.

but yep, first game for us and as long as he doesn't turn up late for training again and have another dodgy haircut i'll be more than happy with him after a few games in and being settled.

i think he just tried too much if that is possible and he was even catching our own players out. with time, he'll be fine.

i know we mentioned kicks earlier in this thread but didn't we get our first 40-20 of the season on friday?

I thought in one play (his try) he showed more "off the cuff", "something different" rugby than Thomas Leuluai has done at halfback during his entire duration at the club.