I loved the energy that Lilley and Walker brought into the side. Cuthbertson, Moon and Parcell fed off of their enthusiasm and we looked far more cohesive than we have for most of the last two years.

Agree 100%. We rarely seem to sign players like that under McDermott.. unless my memory eludes me.

Which is a shame considering Ward played at '6' in his junior days and probably has a lot more to offer than as a grafter taking it straight up the middle, time after time.

Sinfield's physical skills were limited due to size & speed. More than countered by his mental strengths. Ward will be wasted as a battering ram who can tackle a lot.

I think its speed and dynamism we lack in the middle. Cuthbo obviously has a great offload, Ablett and Ward have decent hands, but we have little of the 'snap' to get clear and turn a half-break in to a break or to get clear from a break. That not only comes from the forwards but it from the halves and fullback too. Its one of the reasons im excited to see how Myler goes because i think he will add a lot there.

Agree. IMO - Our wingers now are in the same boat. I don't know if the injuries have slowed Briscoe down or whether it's the training to produce 2 bulky wingers to return the ball from kicks. Looking at some highlights from 2014 and 2015, Briscoe had pace and power and his build looked more athletic and he scored long range tries. Hall, whilst still a great finisher near the line, struggles to back up a break and looks too big to me.