Think the manner in which we ended up losing was quite frustrating, due to the fact we probably should of lead at half time. Some very questionable pressure relieving penalty given by the ref, especially the tackled in the air one deemed to be made by Macintosh who had eyes and hands on the ball.
I cannot grumble at all about the first 40, I thought Satae, Mau, Sao and Brown all played amazing, aggressive ran the ball in with venom and looked majorly up for it as always.
The second half, il watching certain players and they are showing nowhere near the fight and commitment of those I've mentioned above. As soon as Saints got on a roll it looked liked Griffin gave up, you watch back one of there tries and he just doesn't try, same with Shaul who just watched Hurrell rather than attempt to tackle him, it's just not good enough from those two and I'd be very surprised if either are included against Wigan.
I think one thing Hodgson is get wrong is bring players back into the fold who clearly arnt 100 percent match fit. We now have the reserves to get players up to scratch fitness wise. Did Griffin or Taylor play any reserve minutes to get match fit? I don't understand why were wasting bench spots on players who are blowing after 15/20 minutes, it's costing us on the pitch. I'd say this really needs addressing as does our fitness in general, we were also blowing at halftime vs Rovers. I understand Taylor and Griffin probably played more mins due to the Fash injury but surely you've got to plan for the scenario a player does get injured.
Saints away you expect to get beat, I think with some intelligent tweaks we have the foundations of a good team, looking forward to Trueman joining as he d of mopped up a couple of times with his support play an area we're glaringly lacking, why isn't Reynolds anywhere near the potential offloads?
Next game if fit, Mitch has to come in at left centre with Swift on the wing.
Evans in for Taylor until he's match fit and can learn to run onto the ball with momentum like Sao, Satae, Mau and brown did.
Griffin into the reserves until fit.
Organising half back with a kicking game needed. I'd be looking to use an overseas spot for a ressie grade with a point to prove.