Simon Grix has previewed tonight’s battle against the Wolves in Cheshire.
The Black & Whites will be looking to build on an improved display against Leeds last weekend when they make the trip to the Halliwell Jones Stadium this evening.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Grix said: “We did some good stuff last week, but we probably weren’t composed enough at times, and our communication probably wasn’t at the level that it needs to be at.
“But we’re getting there, and when we get Truey back in the mix, that’s a natural half and a very good one. Last year, he helped the team greatly, and I’d expect it again this year. However, we’re not all expecting it at the start. He’s going to take a few weeks to get himself to the level that he’ll be happy with and that we’ll be happy with, but it’s a step in the right direction.
“Obviously, I don’t want to heap the pressure on him. He’s not the Messiah. He’s not going to come in and save everyone, but he is definitely going to add to our group.
“He’s a quality player, and I can’t wait to see him back out there. He’s done a lot of hard work to get himself where he is. He’s due a bit of luck as well, so hopefully we see Truey out there every week now for a long period to come.”
Grix is hoping to see his side build on a positive display against the Rhinos last weekend, adding: “I thought we looked like a rugby team again. The effort was good, and we’re starting to see a couple of little changes bearing some fruit in terms of how we want to play.
“The game was the first time in a while that it looked like training. It looked like how we prepared to play. We’re still not happy. We don’t come in here and say, ‘We’re proud of our effort.’
“As much as that’s great and we do want to see that effort, we all want the two points. You don’t play just to play; you play to win. We’ll just keep cracking on, and if we can make the games look more like training, which has been better again this week, then we’re heading in the right direction.”
On the Wolves, Grix continued: “They’re a dangerous team, but they play their way, they back that, and they’re sticking at it.
“I don’t think we have to prepare ourselves for some freakish play. They’re going to play a tough game. They’ve changed their mindset from doing the pretty stuff to putting you in the corners and making life hard for you. It’s a roll-your-sleeves sort of night; otherwise, it’s going to be a tough one. It’s definitely a challenge we’re looking forward to.”
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