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Interesting move. Hope he comes good. I honestly haven't been that impressed with him of late, but he's still very young and coming back from a really nasty injury. Wishing him every success, because he certainly already has a few iconic moments on his resumé.

Leigh v Catalans. I think Leigh are coming good.

Leigh coming together nicely, with Asiata coming back into the fold. Good on them. They have been good to watch.

I have been critical of Fraser Dainton in the past, but I have to say that I have quite enjoyed him and Jon Wells on commentary tonight.

Yes, you are probably correct about PTBs in the modern game. I'd still have it in the laws for the odd occasion when such a situation happens, and a quick-thinking player can utilise it. I do think the NRL video ref system works well in general, but sometimes can deflate the moment with uncertainty. I would be in favour of the Captain's Challenge.

Yeah, that would be preferable. They want to avoid having two games a round though, in order to run down the comp.

It was in jest. No offence meant, H. Seeing Brian hopping around going ''Ow'' did make me chuckle.

I think he should have gone down and brought attention to it - like the soccer players tend to do.

Yeah, slaps shouldn't be Play On. This is a professional sport though and coaches have a duty to coach that which is allowed.

Pretty poor analysis from the Sky panel - especially Wilkin - on the Connor issues. No mention that a fairly forceful slap from Knowles should have been penalised. Just eyes closed rabbiting off talking points about Connor.

I think Hudds look way better this term.

Saints were a bit lucky there. I thought Hudds deserved to win tonight, and looked the more promising team. A pretty tense and physical contest.

The game needs mavericks IMO.

The Saints interference on the Connor PTB and the slap out at Connor would have been penalties if the same incident happened to any other player.

An incorrect interpretation at that.