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Now looking at that it seems we have average backs, bad halves and a good pack. That may account for us not scoring enough points and thus not winning, especially when Wigan have played well. It doesnt account for us getting cut to ribbons all over the field. How many of those assessments do you disagree with?'"
I disagree with your assessment of our pack:
Paea - Can be good but too inconsistent (was similar at Rovers).
Houghton - Works hard, phenomenal tackler, below par at everything else you want from a hooker.
Carvell - Was a very good prop, showing why Wire released him.
Whiting - Now past his best.
Ellis - Great start to the season, now off the boil. Still good enough though.
Westerman - Our one top quality player IMO.
Feka - OK, and better than many thought he would be.
Thompson - Useful player but a little too small when played at prop.
Heremaia - Decent hooker. Looks great compared to Houghton but inconsistent.
Bowden - Good prospect, progressing nicely.
So my assessment is that our pack is average in general, capable of s few good performances and more poor performances over a season.
Now - I'm not saying that Radford is getting the best out of these players. He clearly isn't. A better coach would have us playing better, although consistency would likely still be an issue. But at it's very best this squad is good for top 8 and maybe top 6 at a stretch. With a bit of luck and a decent injury record.