Followed it on twitter, won 30-16, Murphy hat trick and Gaskell 5 try assists!

and we were 16-0 down!

More headaches for the coaching staff

Whatever the coaching ethos is at the club it seems to be applied globally. All three teams seem to play with the same style with the same never say die attitude and incredible fitness levels. Great stuff.

Yea. Followed on Twitter as well. Great result.

Agree with the above. The set up at the club seems to be building a winning culture and a positive tough attitude.

Regards Murphy - the lad keeps scoring doesn’t he? I know it’s TJ final year at trinity (unless he signs an extension) but if for any reason TJ moves on we are incredibly luck to have the ‘next TJ’ in Murphy. What an embarrassment of riches we have with the likes of Murphy, Bowes, Eseh and the rest.

Good game for Gaskell it seems too with 5 assists and a few nice kicks. Might have put himself in the frame for a spot in the busy fixture list coming up.

I think TJ is a freak and had it not been for injuries he would be a household name. He’s the best winger I’ve seen at BV or in SL. I think we underestimate just how special he is. Don’t think I’ll see another in my lifetime.

So I don’t want to compare. But should Tom leave I agree we have a great replacement even if imho he’s not the new TJ.

Let’s call him the new Murphy

As for Gaskil that’s great news..He can’t get in right now for the great reason that there is no place for him. However with the ability to cover umpteen positions it’s not a case of if but when. Sounds like he’s bought into it, could easily have sulked playing reserve against his first club.

Fair points there and I agree about TJ who looks in too shape and form this year. I guess we will see soon enough whether TJ will remain at trinity. If he does then Murphy might have to make a transition to right wing from his natural left.

I certainly don’t underestimate TJ. He is capable on anything and some try’s he’s scored no other player in SL is capable of including Makinson. NRL may come sniffing for him.

Sounds like he had a stormer and it keeps the competition up for the halfback spots. Definitely shows a good attitude from Gaskell I agree.

Thankfully we have the reserves this year to give some players pushing for spots some valuable game time.

When I first saw Tom I thought there was something very special about him. When he scored his Hudds wonder try it was confirmed and has been ever since.

When I first saw Murphy I thought that kid has the ability to go all the way.

However I think TJ is unique, I think Murphy is top notch prospect but as a far more conventional winger. Minor difference but it’s there.

We shall see but I personally don’t want to over burden him with expectations at this point. I didn’t think for a moment you did either.

Absolutely not. The lad may be given his shot soon enough but shouldn’t be expected to light up the stage and be allowed to learn his trade as a SL winger by making a few mistakes and learning from them. There’s definitely some ability there though. We have been incredibly lucky to have TJ on the left wing for past 6/7 years.

To be honest he’s been a name on NRL scouting trips for a few seasons now… due to his injuries and loyalty he’s still at Trinity.

To be honest I think if he were to make the move out here it should have been four or five years ago… his injury record will make the NRL clubs nervous (particularly the concussion issue)

He has the ability to have been an absolute superstar… but has been so so unlucky!!