Spot on, even though I think BC has been good at FB for the last few weeks I still think we lose a lot in attack. There is a serious case of overlooking the flaws in BC's full back play aswell. If Eden had been at the back this week all the talk would have been around the bomb that was dropped at the beginning of the 2nd half.

I do like BC's energy but I still think GE offers more in the long run.

Eden all day long for me with Ben coming off the bench to bring enthusiasm, Greg has his flaws yes but adds much needed flair and pace.

Rovers defence & attack has improved considerably since Cockayne moved to full back and I don't think it's coincidence.



Cockayne marshals the defence well and has produced a number of ball and all try saving tackles. Two costly mistakes last week but if you want mistake free you'd hardly bring Eden back instead.



On attack Cockayne just gets involved a lot more he brings the ball back with vim & energy and has produced some great cut out passes to create tries. He energises those around him and most importantly gets our speed of play up. We have been so laboured at times this season but not when Cockayne gets involved.



Greg Eden is the more talented player for sure and can produce moments of brilliance which few others could. So far this season though IMO he is well in deficit regarding pluses and minuses he has had a largely negative overall impact and I feel his confidence has been down. He'll be back some time or other but there is no reason he shouldn't have to wait, we've been doing better without him. When his chance comes it is up to him to take it.

if you can't buy the energy cockayne brings wakey owe you 20 k.

Why?

Weswood being out is a big boost for us, still not confident but we live in hope.

Not as daunting as it has been in recent seasons. Another close game which could go either way. wire may struggle without westwood

Horne starts, Hall on bench. Cox & Carlile miss out.

Wood and Harrison back and England

Dwyer for Higham

6-0 Rovers at the break.



A daunting second half awaits.



I'll retreat into a warm cocoon of mild equitable reasonableness as a defence mechanism if we collapse. But I have just had quite a strong cup of coffee and if we win, I might just go a little bit ape poop.

Our lack of creativity this season is killing us

Very pleased with that. From the clues that I could piece together from the commentary, it sounded like a brave and pretty competent effort.

3 in a row in SL and to go to a good team (even one not in great form) and win well is the most positive result of the season.

Ship steadied - for now