Very impressed with the character of the team, something which has been questioned a fair amount since Harris took over. Given what was against us with injuries we started the game with a patched up team like a house on fire. Before Hull had even had chance to realise the game had kicked off we were 10-0 up. Our major frailties were emphasised again with our defence outwide, as soon as Hull shipped it to either flank we looked vulnerable. This is something we need to fix up ASAP.
I thought Niall was outstanding and was gutted that he picked up an injury. I heard that it could possibly be a hamstring, hope not as that’s at least 6 weeks out. Theo was again brilliant and if he can just add a kicking game to his repertoire he will grow into a very, very good scrum half for Salford. I also gave Scott Taylor some stick during the week, but he was fantastic – I expected against his hometown team and the club he will join in 2016 that he’d put in a big performance and he didn’t disappoint. In the furore of the Rangi chase dummy and pass, Scott Taylors off-load will be overlooked. But what a piece of skill for a prop forward. Also, Weller Hauraki – another who on that form is unplayable.
Obviously MOM has to go to Rangi who was simply a privilege to watch. The big question is how to get that out of him on a weekly basis. I thought the switch to full-back helped him, it seemed to free the shackles from him and allowed him to pick and choose when and where he would join the attacking line.
