considering the giants were missing
mcgillvary
cudjoe
ikahihifo
leeming
wakeman
symonds
mellor
mcintosh
and coming up against basically wakefield full team i was pleased, we could have even snatched it in the end! lots of changes as you get in friendlies, we have 4 different full backs during the game just goes to show that.
positives -
the pack, wakefield props are big and i was worried we wouldnt make any inroads but the props stood up well, taai played prop...would love to see him play there this season and compliment ikahihifo. matty english but a good stint in when he came on, good future.
jake wardle, got my first glimpse of him, came on in the second half, could see straight away he is a talent, would have scored a try but for a high shot on him, great try saving tackle too but then he had to leave the field at the end limping... hope its not serious as we know how many injuries hes had.
mamo - looked as dangerous and as fast as ever!!
rankin - set up two tries, good to see...also made some great tackles...can see why he has also played full back in his career.
ferguson - some strong carries, so hard to put down when he gets his legs pumping.
the not so good! -
the edge defence is poor, especially the left hand side last night of roberts, brough, gaskell, murphy.
our centres are poor, needs work but then its not out first choice back line is it.
brough - cant pass or put players through, must have put 3 passes out in the first half either ended up knocked on or into touch! stick to kicking broughy! mind you struggles with the goals nowadays still
overall came away pleasantly surprised