That in itself is a major improvement.

That in itself is the basic side to the game that the top teams pride themselves on.

I think it is early days, I believe the partnership will only get better, they looked comfortable with each other. They will come into their own as the weather improves and the pitches get faster.

Positive signs

Yup, part of the reason Leeds have won the last two GF's is their kicking game.

it's a question of balance, and that will come with time. I don't think Horne/Thorman are ever going to be an "outstanding" pairing, but they will do a solid job for us and allow each other to have moments (like Horne's try)

I'll take a stable pairing that is solid over a patchy (but occasionally brilliant) pairing any time.

Doing the basics well can sometimes win you games when perhaps your overall game isn't at its best. We lost alot of close games last season simply because we put pressure on ourselves.

Indeed.

Depends how they go TBH. If they make the correct play 85% of the time and execute 85% of the time they will be up there in SL. A good partnership i guess doesnt always have to be made up of world class players, good players making the right plays can be just as 'outstanding'

Aye, it's all about being hard to beat and doing the simpe things right. Once you do these consistently then other things come from that.

Thought he did O.K. His kicking game was a bit inconsistant and he didn't do anything flashy. But he didnt do much wrong either. Hopefully it was just nerves, as he proved how good his kicking game and organisational skills are in the Leeds friendly.

He came rushing out of the line in defence alot which left gaps in the line which against good sides we would have been punished.

In attack he showed some good signs at times with a few decent kicks.

And if hes defending alongside Yeamo then we will have problems

Happened twice when both came rushing out of the line leaving a 3 man overlap against Briscoe.

briscoes fault, he should of rushed out with them! No communication skills whatsoever!

Yes he played well, he is improving all the time