Some horrible fans, some even on here saying the compassionate leave was made up, despite Pearson saying Brown's wife's family member was seriously ill.

Scholarship had another good win tonight as well as the academy and Reserves putting some good wins together recently. Just the 1st team needs sorting.

Out of interest, is Josh Horne Graeme's or Richards lad?

Richard's son.

Worth watching the highlights, looks some very good players particularly Horne amd Fekas lad.

Cracking try from Horne , No slouch either !

Thought the other back rower looked big too - Kassim? Plenty of pace throughout the spine and backs

One thing to keep an eye on, just read an interview with Tony Sutton explaining IMG will look to use attendances from stadium safety officers as well as looking at long term crowd data to suss out any fiddling.

Worrying for us as we count tickets sold whether people attend or non. I reckon there was in reality only 7k there on Sunday and if we don't buck out ideas up we can easily slip below the 7.5k points threshold

We’ll be fine. The two Derby attendances alone will boost our average this season.

Not sure how it affects any clubs unable to declare their ‘sell out’ attendances?

Don't all clubs do that?

I'd imagine so, but there are these mystery SMC bought tickets which is unique to us

I'm sure we'll be fine. The attendances have been poor for the last three games but just a bit of on field improvement and hopefully a bit more good news with regards recruitment and investment and the figures will rise again.

Looking a tad more positive than 6 weeks ago.

Smith and Gene jettisoned
Mega experienced serious NRL head coach appointed
Gaz Ellis brought back
Marquee signing in
Quota spots being freed up

Obviously there's other less positive stuff (Hardaker for one) but if we keep bringing in players incrementally better than those here, add a sprinkling of quality like Asiata, and continue to develop the likes of Martin and Charles, the medium term outlook is definitely improved v 11th April.