Max Jowitt : Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:10 am
I've been impressed by the lad, who hasn't and at 19 he's done incredibly well. He's also IMHO probably played too many games this season and the off season can't come soon enough.For this reason I'm just pointing this issue out rather than criticising - I hope I'm being fair.
On a number of occasions last night and through the season he's made some truly poor attempts at some one on ones whilst defending his try line. For me it's been the weakest part of his game from day one and he needs to work on it.
At the moment it's acceptable because of his age, lack of experience and general fatigue - so I say again NOT A CRITICISM!!! - however if the lad is to reach his true potential he must master it sooner rather than later.
I don't expect him to really master the most difficult part of a FB's job (IMO) for another few years but he needs to improve for next season as he was targeted last night and it forced a poor performance IMO and he needs to do better. That said I accept Hull are a ferocious unit and even the very best FB would struggle.
I say this because I want all the local lads to make it, but they won't if we ignore there weak points - ditto TJ who really needs to master tackling around he legs.