With Huddersfield, Hull, Warrington and Catalan in the top five at this stage of the season, could we see one of these sides go all the way to claim the Grand Final for the first time? It is certainly looking interesting and a welcome change. Obviously, how a team copes with injuries and the pressure will be a big telling point when the heat is turned up. With Leeds setting a precedent last season, could we see another late surge from a team seemingly out of the running?
Can they keep up the pace?
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, Apr 07 2012 07:47 AM
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:06 AM
Very good question, one that will no doubt be partly answered at Huddersfield on Monday.
Don't think my team have it in them to pull many trees up towards the final run in. As has been pointed out, we've yet to play Wigan, Hudds and Leeds, played Wire first game of season just after their Aussie jaunt and played Saints when they were still cr ap. (Waits for obvious pie-eater remarks
). At the moment we are struggling for fit props, although Radford stepped up admirably yesterday, summat that may cost us on Monday.
Hopefully we'll get a fully fit Gareth Ellis next year, maybe one or two other big names to join him and then we'll see.
Don't think my team have it in them to pull many trees up towards the final run in. As has been pointed out, we've yet to play Wigan, Hudds and Leeds, played Wire first game of season just after their Aussie jaunt and played Saints when they were still cr ap. (Waits for obvious pie-eater remarks
). At the moment we are struggling for fit props, although Radford stepped up admirably yesterday, summat that may cost us on Monday.Hopefully we'll get a fully fit Gareth Ellis next year, maybe one or two other big names to join him and then we'll see.
On 13/2/2013, Hull City's owners the Allams, released a statement in their position as the owners of the KC Stadium Management Committee. One line in this statement read as follows....
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:12 AM
Very good question, one that will no doubt be partly answered at Huddersfield on Monday.
Don't think my team have it in them to pull many trees up towards the final run in. As has been pointed out, we've yet to play Wigan, Hudds and Leeds, played Wire first game of season just after their Aussie jaunt and played Saints when they were still cr ap. (Waits for obvious pie-eater remarks
Hopefully we'll get a fully fit Gareth Ellis next year, maybe one or two other big names to join him and then we'll see.
Certainly a tasty match on Monday. Huddersfield have gone some way in defeating Wigan, Saints and Leeds.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:19 AM
Monday will be a game to far for us I think. Hudds had the luxury of resting players against Salford and we could be missing Horne as well as our other injuries.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:27 AM
Will be interesting to see what the attendance is for this top of the table clash?
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:32 AM
Well im at work so missing out but we took around 4000 to Cas so it wouldn't suprise me if we did the same at Hudds.Will be interesting to see what the attendance is for this top of the table clash?
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:54 AM
It'll be a nice trip out for the Hull fans, they don't seem to get many away games.
Astute analysis from a Wigan fan:
Rumour going around Headingley that Wire will have to play the second half with 12 men.
It seems that they forgot to bring the half time oranges, and Solomona ate Chris Bridge instead.
Don't know why he was hungry, as he looked as though he had eaten the whole youth team before the game started.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 08:58 AM
I was intrigued by this and just had a look, Hull FC are at 6 home games and 3 away, not including Monday's game. Catalans was postponed and the last home game was rearranged, Hull FC should have been away twice over Easter, with Huddersfield at home twice. I'm not trying to shoot you down by the way.It'll be a nice trip out for the Hull fans, they don't seem to get many away games.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:04 AM
It'll be a nice trip out for the Hull fans, they don't seem to get many away games.
When I saw you'd posted on this I was sure it'd be a remark about westhuller's 400,000 Hull fans at Cas comment.As for not playing many away games, we can't help it if Les Cats are so scared to play us they put their ground in a freezer overnight and Hull KR are so embarrassed about the state of their ground, now Wakey's is better, they switch their home game to the KC.
On 13/2/2013, Hull City's owners the Allams, released a statement in their position as the owners of the KC Stadium Management Committee. One line in this statement read as follows....
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:11 AM
And Huddersfield have two home games, that was the unusual planning by the RFL.Hull FC should have been away twice over Easter
I can't understand why this Monday's game wasn't arranged for the KC as we were due to visit East Hull yesterday as it was Rovers' turn to host the Good Friday derby.
Imagine that...Hull top of the league on Monday evening having played 7 home games and 3 away.
Browny would be wiping his cornflakes and tea off his pc screen.
On 13/2/2013, Hull City's owners the Allams, released a statement in their position as the owners of the KC Stadium Management Committee. One line in this statement read as follows....
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:16 AM
Imagine that...Hull top of the league on Monday evening having played 7 home games and 3 away.
Browny would be wiping his cornflakes and tea off his pc screen.
I'm more of a croissant and coffee man.
I'm well aware of why Hull have hardly ventured beyond Gipsyville so far this season, I was only having a bit of a trawl. You can only beat what's in front of you.
Astute analysis from a Wigan fan:
Rumour going around Headingley that Wire will have to play the second half with 12 men.
It seems that they forgot to bring the half time oranges, and Solomona ate Chris Bridge instead.
Don't know why he was hungry, as he looked as though he had eaten the whole youth team before the game started.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 10:00 AM
Obviously, how a team copes with injuries
Huddersfield have only just been able to field their full strength team for the first time, so far we have handled injuries pretty well...
I have to admit I am looking forward to Mondays game against Hull, it really will be a test of our mettle. Hull looked good on Friday, despite injuries they have a very tasty looking pack
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 10:23 AM
I'm more of a croissant and coffee man.
I'm well aware of why Hull have hardly ventured beyond Gipsyville so far this season, I was only having a bit of a trawl. You can only beat what's in front of you.
How do you know about Gipsyville?
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 10:25 AM
How do you know about Gipsyville?
I went on GoogleMaps, started moving westwards from the KC and it was the first amusing placename I came across.
Astute analysis from a Wigan fan:
Rumour going around Headingley that Wire will have to play the second half with 12 men.
It seems that they forgot to bring the half time oranges, and Solomona ate Chris Bridge instead.
Don't know why he was hungry, as he looked as though he had eaten the whole youth team before the game started.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 10:26 AM
Nowt wrong with Gypsyville, it's not too far away from Harrow and Eton...How do you know about Gipsyville?
streets.
Edited by Old Frightful, 07 April 2012 - 10:27 AM.
On 13/2/2013, Hull City's owners the Allams, released a statement in their position as the owners of the KC Stadium Management Committee. One line in this statement read as follows....
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
"The SMC's principal responsibility is to remain neutral"
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 10:30 AM
I went on GoogleMaps, started moving westwards from the KC and it was the first amusing placename I came across.
Land of Green Ginger is a good one.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 11:02 AM
I went on GoogleMaps, started moving westwards from the KC and it was the first amusing placename I came across.
Gipsyville is one of our secret jewels in the coronet.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 11:17 AM
The competition presently has got an interesting look for sure. The three most successful sides in the SL era in the last three qualifying places and four points behind the leading five. Its an encouraging scenario with a third of the campaign already completed. Catalans immediate challenge lie a head with Wire, Leeds and Giants next up. Only after that will we know if they have the wherewithal to be genuine contenders. Any way hoping for four different clubs reaching the two blue-riband finals and a few new faces too.
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"Un grand bravo pour tout ce que vous avez fait, et merci de m'avoir embarqué dans cette aventure."
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 05:04 PM
Land of Green Ginger is a good one.
Claims to be the street with the smallest window in a building in the country I believe.
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Posted 08 April 2012 - 05:15 PM
Claims to be the street with the smallest window in a building in the country I believe.
Spot on Sir. It was to see the arrival of stagecoaches without having to leave the pub
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