KEIRON Cunningham was once again pleased with his side’s performance as they backed up their win over Warrington with an impressive nine-try haul over Hull KR.
“I said the same last week, it was all about the performance and two weeks in a row we got one,” he said. “We had a good start and for 30 minutes we were untouchable.
“Our halves controlled the game lovely and it was definitely one of Luke Walsh’s best games since he pulled on a saints shirt. I thought he had been building to something really nice over the last two previous weeks. We have been showing him footage, showing him he is going well but he is his own worst critic.
“Tonight should convince himself he is back to his best.
“We made him captain and he stood up and was counted. We asked him in the week if he would do it and he said it would be a privilege. He led the team wonderfully from the start. Travis Burns was brilliant too and if we keep him, Quinlan and Walsh together we can only get better.”
He continued: “I certainly have a headache next week but a good one. I thought Luke Thompson was phenomenal. He has been carrying a knee injury but showed why he played in a Grand Final last year. He is a super talent.
“Atelea (Vea) came back and played 63 minutes after 16 weeks out. It’s good to have these headaches and at least we aren’t reaching into the kids again.”
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