True. I'm all for players offloading, but we seem to be trying to force offloads in ridiculous situations at the moment. There is little gain in just dropping the ball on the floor, with a scramble ensuing, to see who comes up with possession!

It's a definite skill (offloading correctly) - can it be coached, Keith, or do players possess it naturally?

I once saw Bill Robinson run 25 yards at Halifax and score, take it from me, that was feat!!

Might not have seen much of the ball however, the 'Try' of the week in this weeks league express, including SL teams ! was scored by Leigh, with Hill getting an honorable mention!, sounds like good coaching to me or, is that good players?

No it can't ! sadly John Taylor would never be able to master this skill if he went on every coaching course there is! Great tackler though


Sorry that name still 'haunts' me from the past! I did mean Jimmy!

dont you mean jimmy taylor??

Leigh's Jimmy Taylor or even Leigh Miners John Taylor ??

Still doesn't sound right that.

Phil Taylor

he was a good tough stand off in the mid '70's


i remember his "disagreement " with dennis curling


the biff was back that evening, for sure!