Thought we played alright today we needed a win and we got it but we defo need more creativity as some of you have already said and in defence we seemed to have 3 played tacking the Haven players around the top half of the body so they were gaining a few extra yard instead of 2 on the body and one around the legs.....

My first competative match of the year and I wasn't too disappointed. It looks like NK is carrying on the tradition of using the Mickey Mouse cup as a trail ground in its early stage, we'll see where it goes next?

Chris Hill stood out for me today, as did Reay. I wouldn't say that I'd have liked to call the better side today - they deservedly got pinged for lying on repeatedly, but were never being pulled for being consistently offside.
We were to weak in the tackle, but did well through most of the game in putting a wall up to force them wide, but we were then allowing them to get back inside?

The one disappointment for me today was the handling, especially from our tackling machine. That and almost going flat on my face trying to get under the barrier. I was a bit drunk last night and thats my excuse....

I agree.

Durbin is a quality 'impact' player coming off the bench running at the tired legs and that's what happened today on a few occasions. His distribution isn't as good as Jocks IMO, yes he threw a fey wayward ones today but it was his first game back. His main weakness is without doubt his defensive capabilities, it was shown against Swinton and again today.

Jock to start, Durbin to impact.

We'll see. I would bet (if I was a betting man) that we win more games comfortably and in style with Jamie Durbin starting. I'm not knocking Jock but we looked like last years team at the start today.

Overall a bit disapointed today

We lacked creativity in the middle , we were lucky to get the win

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Your last post is exactly what I was thinking today. Durbin seems to take a whole load of responsibility away from Watson which in turn allows the backs a better starting point.

Seems your reliant on a Widnes lad, young Jamie has always had talent and is a far better player than Watson who should be on the bench.

He also seems to be the one there for the offloads and his short passes are not hospital ones. I love jock and was near him after the game by the pitch side. He looked well built and on a big high, and so he should. He played well today but I really think Durbin is our better option to start.

Durbin for me is the find of the season and could easily be the best player in this league

Tell you what, the way he plays and runs, he reminds me of a cross between Kenny Green and Phil Johnson.