I said after the Salford game that Gaskell put in the worst full back performance I'd ever seen, yet here he is again. He's not quick enough for a full back. He is never anywhere near the ball.
Lineham was always worth a go, but perhaps he only works in a good side, in that he is a winger that is good at barging over from not far out, but relying on him to defend is expecting too much. I've never thought of him as quick.
Taking a longer view, the result might be a good thing. If Wigan had been at half-pace, perhaps we wouldn't recognise the need to do something about ourselves. Getting hammered might make things buck up a little. There was a reboot mid-season last year that got us out of trouble, and I think Mash was part of that.
I hark back always to the James Webster year, where we just dodged relegation. After two games we were flying, then won nothing for ages. Leeds were stinkers this time last year and got to the Grand Final.
I'm happy to wait for the response before I hit the panic button. But yes, I'll be more interested in the Leigh results than any other team.
