ratticusfinch wrote:
Strangely for a dead rubber it was entertaining and in a weird way reminded me why our game really is quality and in need of a huge boost. On the other hand as a wire fan we've hopefully got two big games left and that's all that matters...not that arrised on tonights result or the next two. As for our half backs Patton did ok and if he was to come in for anyone it would be Brown as, believe it or not - despite the blinkered drivel, Roberts is by far our best hb. (If anyone queries that just take note of the passing quality of our players). Roberts should've ran more this season (LOTS) more but at least he's always offered a running threat....those two tonight were never going to have that option.
I agree. The problem with fans' view of Roberts is that (justifiably) we expected him to be brilliant and he has been, for the most part, merely good. His pass selection and movement are better than any of our other halves. Patton had a good game by his standards last night, and an improved one, too, but we definitely missed Roberts and Brown (at his best), too, last night. Still, I expect Steve Price knew what he was doing. These two, and the key forwards, needed a rest. Wouldn't be surprised if Clark and Philbin, Jack Hughes, maybe even Charnley, Ratchford and Goodwin get a break against Saints or Wakey.