Its a pity about Tuimavave and his injuries and the fact that he is likely to leave because in my opinion he could have easily stepped up into second row.
Deceptively strong,good footwork and still decent pace for a second row

We just dont know what has gone on in the background regarding Balmforth but something or someone has stopped his progression.
Probably coincidence that the guy who brought him to the club was released recently and Balmforth is now in the side.
People will say because Houghton is injured but he has been playing with the same injury for weeks

I think its a rib cartilage problem with Danny.

Agree. Not sure if he’s brave enough to drop him, especially for a young lad.

Whatever the case, Balmforth should be in the 17 every week now. We looked a different side today with him on.

You can't drop Balmforth after that. If I'm critical of 1 player today it's Morgan Smith,his passing was all over the place today. Balmforth made a massive difference

Might be nothing, but looks like Balmforth got club MOM. Leading Old Faithful in the dressing room, singing his heart out in the middle of the team.

What end are we in at OT?

Yes, definitely not looking like a player on his way out. It would be good to get some news about him getting a new contract.

Going from what’s been said on here and catching the last 10mins,seemed we played well and deserved the win,also Balmforth seems to have played very well,hope he keeps it up

Agree, I mentioned in my post that Smith passing wasn’t great. I was actually thinking after 20 mins and another poor pass by Smith when/if Grix was going to pull him for Balmforth then noticed Balmforth come in for Fash.

Pleased to see that Balmforth took on the dummy half role as he made such a difference and created a problem for the opposition. On his showing today I think it would be harsh to drop in next week as feel he had played himself in to the 17. I’d also say his fitness was pretty good for the minutes he played.
Even in spite of Smiths erratic passing at times today do thought we looked a more fluent and coherent team without Danny.

Be interesting to see if Cartwright comes in to the side straightaway and who would make way from today.

Obviously didn't work out for Smith here, but I do enjoy listening to him talking about the game in general

I was on a little bit of Balmforth watch and I agree with Cummins.
He has got areas to improve.
I won’t list what I saw but I’d like to see him get fitter. That would likely solve half the issue about getting back onside much quicker and being involved in the defence of kicks.
His speed of the play the ball was great to see.

Balmforth looks a really good prospect but you have to listen to Grix’s comments.
There are reasons why he hasn’t been selected.
He and the coaching staff have access to his fitness data and see him day in,
day out.
They’ve already alluded to the fact you can’t keep playing kids week in week out.
Lewis Martin was rested and came back even stronger today.
Don’t put too much emphasis on Balmforth.
Todays game was against a poor Leeds.

Thought Lane went well again today too.