Had to watch the game from my armchair as had work last night
Obviously can't comment on the crowd but to see the attendance it is credit to the clubs back office staff who have come up with innitiatives to draw in the crowds. Obviously HKR's million away supporters helped
The game however went as I thought, very scrappy, lower SL standard. At the moment HKR would be lucky to beat a top Championship side. We have no defence and our pretty sizable pack are getting dominated in the ruck more often than not. Our backs were always onto a hiding to nothing but I thought Craig Hall certainly showed Agar that he was worth a lot more credit than he gave him at FC.
Ben Cockayne joked earlier in the week about the game not being played on a treadmill, and how right he is! While I don't think Caro did much wrong Ben proved that with enthusiasm and passion the game is much easier!
Best team clearly won, obviously the injury to Withers was a major factor but not the sole reason for the defeat. Hopefully both sides will be at full strength for the return fixture at our place and you too will bring a stand full of supporters to cheer on your boys.
Good luck in your season!