Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:22 pm  

Not been impressed with him at all so far. He was poor tonight in defence and attack (and he was run over by Watkins against Leeds) and we looked a far better unit with Jones at centre. I know he's a squad player and a Brown 'project' but I'd rather we left Jones there or used Percival and only used him against the likes of London

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:24 pm  

Slightly unfair, I think he's played okay so far but was bad today and he wasn't the only one. Few weeks on dual reg or loan may be a good idea for him to get a bit of confidence back.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:24 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

Not been impressed with him at all so far. He was poor tonight in defence and attack (and he was run over by Watkins against Leeds) and we looked a far better unit with Jones at centre. I know he's a squad player and a Brown 'project' but I'd rather we left Jones there or used Percival and only used him against the likes of London

I said to my mate at the Leeds game that he can't tackle when Watkins was skipping past him but gave him the benefit of the doubt of not much rugby and how strong Watkins is but looked poor again tonight.

Maybe he better as cover for tommy and swift but not at centre.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:27 pm  

He needs to be used sparingly. He can't defend for toffee, he didn't even know where he should stand when the Cas centre waltzed in early doors.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:28 pm  

Gone well so far (well, as well as could of been hoped for as a backup), but had a poor game today. Poor defensive choices and struggled to get any go forward.

Josh Jones proved he should be a first choice centre tonight. Instantly stemmed the left hand defence and was punching holes in attack - cas didn't know how to adapt.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:28 pm  

He's only had 2 games against the 2 top teams so far so I wouldn't expect him to do anything special' its a bit to early to write him off....that's Saddened job anyway.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:38 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

He needs to be used sparingly. He can't defend for toffee, he didn't even know where he should stand when the Cas centre waltzed in early doors.

Harsh. Left on his own against three attackers with players clustered under the post
and not numbering up. Apert from that he did ok.

The pack bar Sia and Walmsley were AWOL and awful in the first half.

That said Jones did really well in the second half.

Still plenty of mistakes in the second half but Wellens provided an extra half and everybody started to pull their
finger out.

LMS and Wilkin were real playboys in the first half and shown up for it.

Finishes from swift and makinson were really special.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:51 pm  

Dawson never a centre but there is talent there just needs time

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:03 pm  

Worst centre on the pitch was Jordan Turner. Absolutely pathetic game from him and if he carries that performance on, he should be shipped out on dual reg. I'm critical because Jordan is usually consistent in his performances, however he was dreadful tonight.

Re: Dawson : Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:30 pm  

We certainly looked more dangerous with Jones at centre over Dawson. Dawson's carries are good out of dummy half but I haven't been impressed by him in any other facet of his game. In his limited game time so far, may I add.

Jones' work rate in defence is great at 13, but with Wilkin there too it seems unnecessary. Jones to play centre next week 100% for me