Yep, it's all or nothing with macgraff, big heart on that kid.

I missed the Warrington game but from the reports yesterday seemed to be an improvement and with a young side out there things are going in the right direction.

Looks to me as though Danny Craven will be the starting full back from now. Looked assured all game barring the missed tackle on Jamie Murphy at the end although he went off straight after looking injured. Great to have a big boot to touch back too.

Thought Paddy and Deano went well on the wings and would probably be my preferred combination. Paddy was unlucky a couple of times returning the ball to not get the break that would have seen him got the length.

It would seem that the centres have been quiet in getting going. Ford the pick of the three who played and looked like he could cause problems if we could get him on the outside of his opposite centre. Tyrer probably should have gone over for a try but knocked on and he seemed to struggle with his handling in the second half that he played. Tangi was quiet and fell off tackles early but then seemed to settle into the game but nothing greater than average.

Thought the props did okay. Who would have thought Varks could cut it at prop and that could be a very interesting development for us. Mullally held his own and is probably jumping up the pecking order and Hecky was solid as ever. Dave Houghton is a slight worry for me but il bear in mind where we are in our season to date.

Thought the back three of the pack where outstanding in the first half and the top three players on the pitch. That being Haggy Jnr, Macgraff and Ben Kav. Less effective in the second half when we struggled to get much yardage but I think they have caused a few selection headaches already with Finnigan adn Allen to come back and Chris Gerrard looking solid too yeaterday.

In addition I thought Chris Lunt went well too and seems to be steadily coming along. Wont be surprised to see Coyle start at scrum half so we can utilise Lunt off the bench in rotating with Netherton. Didnt think Coyle or Netherton either where as bad as some people try to make out either.

Thought Grant Gore looked a little lost when he came on and he didnt see much ball as the play tended to gravitate towards Thacks. Tom Gilmore looks special though. Fitted in for the last ten minutes with ease and some nice touches and kicks close to their line which forced a drop out late on. Still only 16 and very slight which would be the worry but I imagine him and Gore will see more gradual gametime ass the season progresses.

All in all a decent work out. Still areas to work on - Kicking game was poor again and whilst the defence seemed good we do have a tendency to drop off when the opposition attacking play breaks down (Loose pass / Miskick) and we look vulnerable and at odds in defence.

Surprised at Leuleui, he didn't play much at Leigh last season from what I remember but so far outshining any of the other new boys for me. Ropati needs to do more but it's too early to judge him.

Out of the youngsters, and not mentioned yet surprisingly, young Lunt is a cracking little player and impresses me everytime he's played so far.

Add Pickersgill, Haggerty, Finnegan and Allen to that pack and I think we'll be a lot tougher this year than last, that's if Mullaly is in the mix too.

Frodsham will also add plenty of power.

As above a good day at the office but we could deffo have come away with a win taking into account the amount of forward passes that were missed .

Nice if it would have been a draw as both teams looked disorganised and finding their feet at times.

you mean our very own 'Beast'

Cheers chief - I've heard big reports about Gilmore from a mate whose nephew is the same age as him. Reckon he could be a future international and apparently turned down bigger offers from other clubs to stay with hometown club for SL.

I would rather have mullally over Dave houghton at the mo.

Did Frodsham play ??? if so how did he preform

the start of the season couldn't come quicker

No Frodsham for us yet, I pressume he's completing pre season with yourselves and we'll get him in time for the start of the season. That is unless he is injured.

real good run out with 6 or 7 good players yet to come back.as for ford over tyrer its too early for that yet ford has bin solid but not exciting tyrer came on on sunday and was dangerous and ran good lines the ball just didnt stick it wasnt his day,but im sure next time he gets 3 chances like that he scores hatrick.alot of the boys look rusty but thats waht freindlys are for ironing out the wrinkles

I wish I could iron out my wrinkles.

depends where your wrinkles are !