I thought Smith was outstanding in the first half last night. I think the problem he has is we all expect him to be like Danny Brough, which he isn't. But his passing is sublime and he controlled our attack well last night in the first 40. I think he'd benefit from having a more dominant stand off, someone who takes on the line. I'm yet to be won over by Isaac John, but I do think he's the best we have at the moment. And this won't be popular, but I've yet to see anything from Kyle Wood that makes me think he's Super League standard. He looks lively when he comes on, but there's not enough substance from him in my opinion. I'd have Ellis on the bench, or even another forward if we think Aiton is capable of playing the full 80.

Mellors played in the 2nd row last night when he came on.

I think Agar had him on the bench because he can cover 2nd row, centre and also wing.

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Let Ellis go and use the money for something else. Not the poor lads fault but it is now clearly a waste of everyones time having him in the squad.'"

With Wood, he started his first few games well but although still lively has only been solid.

Aiton played 80 at hooker yesterday I think. Ellis may get his turn soon. Releasing him would be silly as he would still count on wage cap and wouldn't free up a space. Moriano is proof that patience can win you a run of games.

Thank god for that you are supporting the whinos

LOL some rather unfair comparisons to say the least.

Yep agree with all that.

Hurrah normality returns.

People are quick to criticise the halves but they played their part in a very good first 40 minutes. The pack and the halfs have a symbiotic relationship and rely on the other to make their own games easier. The pack was dominant and the halves shifted us around the park and helped create chance after chance. In the second half neither were at it in the same manner and performance levels dropped for both. Smith and John are just inconsistent like the whole team are being, don't see the need to single them out. If players around them are performing in patches it's very difficult for them to be any different on their own, unless of course you have unrealistic expectations of their abilities

Vile ... takes it to know it I suppose.

its the best you can come up with you know i am right again just admit it