A totally controlled and well managed match in difficult conditions; 1 to 17 performed well. I thought Sammut was probably MoM, he took total control; the kicking game is something that has been a bit lacking this year. Although Walker was of course outstanding under the high ball as he has been all season. Solid performance from Dixon taking the ball forward, great yardage though I had a mini heart attack when ref signalled scrum with zero seconds to go!
Scotty Mickey Mouse was utterly useless, Stevo was visibly aghast, on more than ten occasions, at his atrocious decision-making. He bought Salford's nonsense at the PTB many times and he needs to revisit the rule book on a strip versus a knock on. Penalising the player for physically not being able to move away from the ruck is a rule that needs looking at. The ref did affect the outcome, points difference will be crucial.
I was initially a bit miffed that Toulouse and Toronto didn't read our script but in the end I thought viva hipster rugby league and viva expansion. However, all to play for against Fax and a chance of my original prediction of automatic Super League for us. Is there another twist in this season?
We have a youth system producing a steady stream of good players - now we just need a marketing effort ala Toulouse or Toronto to match them, whether we're in the Champs or SL next year.
HOW MANY TIMES?????
