I would point out that it is difficult to ascertain Croft’s full ability because the recent games have been up against weakened teams which to be fair is the only reason he got into the squad for us. This could also be the argument for the impact Gaskell has seen at centre.

Oh no! Tom Grant ref. Thats put a damper on things

You think Minns is better than Gaskell? Wow.

Anyway, you didn't say 'at the time' you said "Poching can't coach"

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

I may be way out here but I’m sure I heard Croft is going to Keighley next year. Can someone correct me if that’s not true just in case I’ve got my wires crossed.

Wires crossed, Brad Walker methinks

I would point out that our right edge has suffered in many games this season but after a run of games now Croft is beginning to find a bit of form.

Hull KR threw a lot at us the other night, especially first half and although they had plenty of injuries they still had a dangerous enough looking left edge containing Linnet and Hall…two physically strong players in attack and Croft played a massive part defensively in snuffing them out time after time. He also carried the ball real strong and was only behind the exceptional effort of Lee Kershaw in metres made….the work those two did first half clearing our lines when we were losing the territorial battle were huge.

It was his best game yet for me…

You just know tomorrow will be all about Saints team being weakened…like Wilkin kept going on about the other night but it’s worth pointing out the quality we’ll be without…

1 - Shaul
2 - Johnstone
3 - Tupou
4 - Lyne
5 - Kershaw

6 -
7 -

8 - Fifita
9 - Hood
10 - Whitbread
11 - Tanginoa
12 - Batchelor
13 - Pitts

Halfbacks apart that’s pretty much a 1st choice three quarter line and strongest pack…as I said will all be about how weakened Saints are though!

Will they manage to fit it on the back of the shirt?

Yes no doubt but we should be using that to go to their gaff and spoil their party in a grand way.

As for Croft. I was critical when he first came back into the team. His last 3/4 performances have shown me enough that he most certainly can be a capable SL centre. I have noticed that physically he looks to have got himself in excellent shape. I would be happy for us to sign him and believe he would add good squad depth and rotation options. He’s one for the future and he’s only still young. Perhaps Lyne’s replacement in coming years.

Never a better time for us to post some points at the Totally Wicked and have a good look at some lad who usually don’t get a run out that often in the first team and stake their claim to Willie . Saints have plenty of youth on show so could /should be an entertaining game .

Let's be fair. Sts youth will give us a hell of a challenge.
If we aren't on it they will win.

Our youngsters aren’t too shabby either so should be a good one

Yes they will certainly be up for it. However a bloke told me last night that Saints have very low opinion of Wakey and they were even considering giving a bench spot to Johnny Vegas

Funny but not true.
He did it once in a friendly that's all.

It's an important game. They can win the league leaders trophy today.