As you mention those two, neither have exactly gone on to prove it was a mistake letting them go.

I don't think he is of a higher standard overall. He shows glimpses of brilliant attacking play and then follows it with something ridiculous. In attack he needs to be more consistent to make a useful SL player, and his defence is a long way off.



I don't really believe it ever has improved. Not significantly, anyway. Of course I can't be 100% certain that he'll never be up to the required standard either, but it seems unlikely (to me).



I'd like to see him find his level and do well at it. I don't think that's at a SL club, or at least not one that hopes to finish in the top 4. I wish him no ill and I genuinely don't think it's an insult to say he's championship standard. I'd love to be that good.

I'm generally upbeat about our players and look for the positives. I don't really rate Radford, for example, but can see his value in situations like the closing moments of last weeks's game. Hall, however, does my head in. I've seen him play in a lot of games and just don't get the "future international/best centre in the city" hype. He is elusive with ball in hand and has a great body swerve but is not great in defence and a penchant for chucking the ball out inexplicably either into touch or just forward.

We need to strengthen in the backs and retaining Hall when we already have Tansey, Briscoe, Whiting. Turner and Yeaman signed up won't help that IMO. If I'm misjudging his abilities to the extent some are claiming (very happy to admit when I've got it wrong - see Moa) I await Wigan, Leeds, Warrington and Saints coming to call for him in September.

Good post.
He's on a parallel with Welham in that they are of similar age and in the same position.
The difference is Welham has had an unbroken run at centre even when people were calling for change because of his defence. However Morgan has stuck with him and he is now on the team sheet if fit. Yes he's top for missed tackles but he has obviously been coached to jump out of the line to disrupt the attacking line. Even if he misses the attack usually fragments or changes. But now and again like last Sunday it comes off. Thomas Bosc was in la la land when he was hit by Welham and he was mobbed by teammates for the hit he made.
He may feel a tit for missing so many but when one big one comes off and teammates are cock-o-hoop the confidence and well being from that must be fantastic.
Maybe Hall just needs a run without the risk of being dropped and feels appreciated by coach and team mates. Still think he could be a great centre if given the chance.

Always rated Hall. Good work son.

like you know your stuff,,es me off arm chair coachs,,pull your shirt and boots on kid and let us see your metal!!

no he has'nt and i know that as a fact but i would be very dissapointed if the club did'nt do that!

your post is beyond ridiculous,,jog on

Credit where credits due he took his tries well , still makes me nervous when watching him though in defence

Played well tonight, only a couple of dodgy jump outs from defence but a much better outing from Hall.

Ive been saying for as long as i can remember that he looks more comfortable on the left hand side of the pitch.

What do people think about turning Hally into a winger and letting Briscoe play centre?

played well,2 good tries and he only missed one tackle,good stuff from him.

Hall had the best game he's had for a while tonight, still suspect defensively,( and i do admit to closing my eyes rather than watch him, on occasions!!) but credit where its due, he had a good game, and i think hes worth another year, ball in hand hes an exciting player, think hes worth another shot!