Aye. Look how he got targeted by Saints - four tries run in on his wing and he was only on the bench.

Wrong.

I've had some time to calm down after his performance against Quins (which was desperate) and am now hoping he will have a good game tonight.



My feeling is that he is not a revolving door like some poor defenders but that he just shows himself up positionally and particularly by rushing out of the line. If he could have one game where he holds his position defensively then we might be praising him instead of hoping that he leaves.



What he has in attack can't be taught - it is natural talent: I only hope that what he lacks in defensive nous can be taught.

I don't think anyone is saying things are perfect when he doesn't play. But they're usually a hell of a lot worse when he does.

His tackling even when in position is poor though and he has had plenty of time to improve and he just hasn't. Compare him to Briscoe who has improved this season alone in defence, still not the best under the high ball but improving all the time.



If we could see signs of improvement over the last couple of seasons I think most would be happy to see a contract extension, but the fact is he has not means most will not be bothered if he departs.

Really, intersting that this person would need to lie about it then. Makes no sense whatsoever.

So you reckon that Meli would have bagged more tries if Hall had been on the pitch?

Part of the reason Meli scored so many was due to Turner being out of position.

I am still really undecided about Hall, there is no doubt he has natural flair with ball in hand and his defence has improved over the last two years. His biggest problem is the slgihtest thing seems to effect his confidence and his decision making both in defence and attack leaves a lot to be desired. I am starting to doubt that he has the mental toughness as he keeps making the same mistakes over and over.

If the highlights are anything to go by he also scored two from forward passes and one from being offside at the kick.



But that's not the point.



The statement was that things are [ialways[/i worse when Hall plays. Regardless of any other contributory factors.