be interesting to compare the two for metres gained.

Season stats

Minichiello
App 24
Metres 2011
Av gain 6.93
Offloads 14
Tackle busts 66
Carries 290
Clean breaks 6
Tackles 529
Errors 28

Jones
App 28
Metres 3383
Av gain 7.34
Offloads 58
Tackle busts 157
Carries 461
Clean breaks 8
Tackles 702
Errors 10

Thanks CoyH, is "gain" metres forward or metres covered from receiving the ball to being tackled/offloading?

Well he made the Dream Team and think he finished something like top of the comp for tackle busts, 4th for offloads and the only forward in the top 5 for metres? Certainly not a signing to be lukewarm about IMO.

In my opinion Josh Jones is the best back row forward in Super League. Outstanding player.

Is he? I've never really noticed that in his game when I've seen him but admit I've not really seen him play that often. A real grafter with great defence is what I have seen but hopefully I'll see this attacking flair next season then.

Personally I don;t think we've had enough out of our back row in the last couple of seasons. 2nd rowers should be scoring more tries and having more assists than ours have so hopefully we'll get that threat out wide again next year

We don't run the lines for second rowers to take the ball at pace and our acting half distribution is woeful at times.

Not to mention Cooke. (Damn,I just did.)

It doesnt help when all our second rows are used as front rows

Yep I do Feckin Judas

Many rate him as he's..
Made dreamteam 2nd row
Been selected for GB (not easy as a Salford player)
Finished the year as

Top tackle buster in the league
3rd top offloader in the league
4th top carries in the league
5th top meters in the league (Only 1 of 3 forwards in top 20)

You've managed to watch a game were he's got voted by fans across the game as MOM and made 31 tackles 4 busts 22 carries 123m 1 offload no errors no pens and said he was rubbish
It's probably fair to say you're not the best judge tbh

Josh Jones is quality, best second row in the comp this season. Great signing for you imo