: Fri May 15, 2009 7:27 am
If I could have most of that week in week out, win, lose or draw, I would go home entertained and happy in the knowledge that we did our best.
I wont get too carried away as Widnes are poor, however, our defence and working at the PTB stopped Widnes for most of the match getting on a roll which is their game and we made them look pretty average.
On reflection and after watching the game again Hobson did play his part at times, he did score a vital "try" by following the ball from the great little kick through but Meekin would be a better option if fit. I think he would have relished that game today.
Also, Wingy did more than I first thought and I think people got a little restless when both he and Hobson spilled the ball a couple of times when in Widnes terriotory. You have to take into consideration the conditions and some credit to some good Widnes hits, especially Smiths on Hobson.
Watsons kicking was both poor and good at times so overall was average but he keeps going and organising and making the plays and tackles . I am not saying "Bazza" and "Tez" (can you believe these two at times) are the brightest of folk, but both have played the game at the very highest level so must know a thing or two about Rugby League and what is required as a player and they could not praise Watson enough on his overall play. That must count for something.