They are woeful stats i have to agree, i am braced for what i am about to say but i don't mind Powell he speeds the play up when he comes on, his passing off the ground is good. Yes i know he threw one into nowhere on Saturday on their line but that's just one instance. He does need to add some running into his game 100% but i feel he's got some flak on here recently. Defending wise he's solid no complaints, passing wise he's on the money it goes right where you would want it when taking the ball in. 

Well, defending and passing the ball accurately from dummy half are fairly fundamental aspects of a 9's role and I think virtually every hooker in the game can tick those boxes and has done for most of the last century.


For a bloke who has played half back I'd expect him to be able to lurch forward for the odd yard gain but he's too old to change now.


Walker's return can't come quick enough.  We've missed him more than any other player, inc. Williams and Sneyd.  He can do all the above, and has a great running, support and kicking game.  And he's got some fire in his belly.


In his absence, Harthill should have been in.

The only advisor we've paid in Australia was an advanced stats guy on NRL players who Lomax knows. But if you think there's a network of pro scouts or advisors etc then you're barking up the wrong tree. Sounds crazy doesn't it !!!


Simon Moran speaks to a few people who've advised him, but they certainly don't get paid ie, Andrew Johns, Jim Bannaghan, Russell Crowe, Phil Gould etc. Well, I say Phil Gould, but that's another chapter for my book.

Ahem.  I was roundly criticised on here 2 years ago for saying the Moran, one of the boys, pint on the terrace routine was wearing a bit thin.


We don't need anoher speccie.  We need a w*nker of an owner who ruthlessly pursues success and expects the same from his management team.


I'm sure most Real Madrid fans have never met their owner, let alone had a paellla and a pint with him but they have enjoyed massive success over a long period by being utterly focussed and driven.

what about danny okoro  prop from bradford contracted till 2027 out on loan  what a waste of money or has he been released

I will have my revenge in this life or the next for the Dan Russell signing. 

Is it down to the lake cafe...so have I now you've mentioned it