I thought about putting more work into the catcher but figured the same thing, will just keep an eye out for another catcher later on if one pops up. I also figured the same thing that it's basically a bumper bar and most likely a tree or clothes line will jump out in front of me first time I use it. The design should of used a solid steel frame around the side folded edges and across the front point of the nose for re-inforcment considering the weight of the mower behind it.
For record I used selleys knead it (steel) to patch all the holes, this stuff is easy to use works like play doh so you can work it into the holes and shape it but dries rock hard with in 3-5mins and can then be sanded. I have used the aqua version to patch small holes under the water line of my boat and it's still holding up. Cheap fix for $20.00
