How did Lynch go, sounded quiet but solid on commentary?

I must admit I thought Galea was a shrewd signing but I can't say I've seen anything in him so far to say he was worth the gamble and maybe he should have stuck to his decision to retire. Still it's early days but he needs to pick up his game

Lynch was Lynch and did everything he usually does. Our best forward was Green (IMO) who will take some shifting from the side.

Will be interesting to see how we go when Watts/Ellis/tickle are available.

Good headache to have though.

Our defence was excellent and we looked more threatening in attack. However we gave up possession far too easily. If we respected the ball more we would have buried Bradford. Equally a better team (and the Bulls were poor) would have murdered us.

Suprised Holdsworth hasnt got more of a mention, I thought he was outstanding today and instrumental in everything we did. Horne had a blinder but a lot of that was down to Holdsworth and his ball handling at first receiver, I thought he was exceptional and Horne obviously had a lot more freedom as a result. Mcdonnell continues to impress me, and Green gets better each week. Agree about Galea though, he's got to up his game but defensively he put a lot of work in.

Really enjoyed the game a bit of everything in it. Solid defence and some really well worked tries. O Meley and Green stood out up front and the halves benefited. Lots to work on with our ball retention but a big confidence booster which was definitely needed.

any one know the attendance?

10,9xx can't remember the exact figure.

We were better, but think there's still a lot more improvement needed and some things that were little better than last week at all but we just weren't up against as strong a team to make us pay. Our ptb speed is still nowhere near good enough to take on the top sides IMO. We caused nearly all the damage with the offloading today, when Bradford did wrap the ball up there was only Green and O'Meley getting onto their knees so mostly Bradford had plenty of time to get set up defensively again. Also we again blew possession on the first tackle from scrums, and a few times threw it away with several tackles left trying too hard to score from one play (Horne's break on about the hour mark springs to mind - what a pass from Westerman, by the way).

McDonnell was outstanding today, Horne very good too, and Holdsworth's kicking was almost faultless. Green looks every inch a first teamer, at the moment it should not be him who makes way for Watts. Galea pretty poor again IMO, and I also thought Whiting disappointed again in possession.

Oh, and whilst it was only a brief cameo in the halves, Heremaia offered further proof that he should be left at hooker IMO.

Main pleasing things for me was our line defence, in the passage of play that we had 5 sets to defend , it was immense.

Also i lost count of the amount of times we made Bradford drop out, the hunger for the kick chase and to pin them in goal.

Also good kicking game from DJ, hell of a boot on him

Your kleenex consumption is going to significantly reduce when hee moves to Aus next year isn't it? Or are you going with him?

Pleasing to see Holdsworth finally come to the forefront. Controlled the game really well with his kicks and directed our attack well. Our defence was superb and that tackle from Briscoe was out of this world.

Horne and Ogre was our best followed by McDonnell and Holdsworth. Green continues to improve with a very assured display and the whole pack really contributed today.

its ok, we have another tom, (lineham) waiting in the wings to step up, same upper body strength and great at returning the ball

I know... He's another one from West Yorkshire isn't he?