Quote: asmadasa "I agree. I was at a wedding and watched the match on SKY. a few observations from a concerned supporter.
1. Southern seems to have what resembles a beer belly which in the 1970s & 1980s was acceptable for a second row or prop but for a 2012 Super League full time professional it is not. He is not on the pitch enough and although can tackle seems to do little else. Bad choice for captain. When you're team is playing crap like they did last night then its the captain and other experienced players that should come to the fore but Southern wasn't even on the pitch if he was then he hid.
2. Aiton does not run from dummy half anywhere near enough and thats how London got a roll on sometimes from dummy half. We're also not turning players onto their back enough to slow the play the ball down.
3. As for defending kicks Fox was isolated under the high ball and appeared to be weak in that area with a standing jump. There should be the centres/second row blocking runners and giving the wingers protection. Cockayne dropped a high ball for a try aswell.'"
Southern looks to have been bulked up. Maybe with the thought of him playing prop??
With regards to Aiton, it is far easier to go from dummy half when you forwards are on top and get a bit of a roll on. Ours werent at any point.
I have watched Fox and he is not great under the high ball when they are warming up never mind in a match situation. Having said that, if the kick is good the attacking winger should always be favourite.
