The guy is immense, he took the game by the b*lls in teh second half, nvever stooped talking and for me was a big part of why we won tonight

Are you sure? Most seem to be of the opinion that he has been "poor/average" for the last 2 years.

Think it's unfair to pick on any one player for last season.

I also think that Dowes started last season like a train and has played well this season. I know I'm stating the obvious when I say he is a workhorse prop (and a good one at that) but I will anyway. Not everyone can be a Jamie Peacock, James Graham, Fozzard (in his day), O'Meley etc.

I'm not picking on him for last season. I'm been critical of him performance wise. I'm not blaming him for the poor season.

I've been equally critical of a number of players.

Yes - he did that personal fitness training for a bit and was very good for the first few games when he was spelled a bit more. Then as the injuries racked up he had to play 60+ every week.