Massive risk throwing Lino back in for me. He’s had 14? Games and been the constant influence but our attack in those 14 games has been non existent. The common thing in all the 14 games was Lino.

Dagger may have had a few lapses but I watched on trinity TV too and he put in some fantastic low tackles to really stop Leeds breaking the line. It was a huge improvement at 6 and 7 Sunday. Do we really want to undo that forward step? Our attack has been our issue this season and finally it looks to have improved with this combination.

Lino seems to be a fan favourite and I don’t doubt his enthusiasm but I’m still yet to be convinced by him. His kicking from hand isn’t great either. The kicks Smith and Dagger were putting in were far better than what we’ve seen.

You're a KR fan these days aren't you anyway?

I can assure you I'm not, never have been and never will.

Timmy lad, you really are quite boring

Lighten up buddy

Like I've mentioned previously, we are all rugby league fans in the family, I, along with my son are Wakefield fans, my wife and daughter are Hull KR. It is a split household.

We try to see both when our teams don't clash.

After 20 years of doing this, things aren't going to change.

I also see it too, as watching as a bit more of a neutral when at Craven Park, without getting too wrapped up in it all

You sure there is a reserve game, not seen anything anywhere? I know there is an academy game but i thought the next reserve fixture was the same weekend as the next first team game?

There’s also the outlandish possibility m that Luke Gale may be available!

Tbf how Smith n Dagger went I don’t think he can complain much ?!? Thought Smuth was outstanding .. same as the Warrington away game . He needs a settled chance , Lino has had plenty of opportunity imo

I think the problem with Lino and Smith as a combo is that they have similar styles which doen't make for a good combination. I think one of them with Gale would on paper work but we have no way of knowing until they play. I am not convinced by Dagger, he has pace and a decent boot but I dont think his passing game is good enough for half or full back roles.

Pretty sure it was Smiths first game in his natural position of 7 too not 6.

Our kicking game was much improved particularly from Dagger, it was also helped massively by having two wingers prepared to chase and contest the kick leading directly to two tries and a sin-binning. I think Lino plays right at the line and just hasnt had the runners that he needs largely due to not having a decent centre all season.
The main problem we have had IMO is that we have been playing a weakened team due to injuries against almost full strength teams. Now that some of these other teams are starting to lose players we should look a lot more competitive especially if we start to get a few back.

Having just watched the Leeds game back on Trinity TV i have to say that Jay Pitts was absolutely outstanding. MOM for me.