boris74

Ouch! Seen the squads... Wigan by plenty.

The Hull forwards this week worry me especially if Ese Ese doesn't make it. Soa, Ashworth, King and Cartwright sat in the stands leaves Hull with a very small and inexperienced pack. Effort will be good but think Saints will break their losing streak by dominating in the forwards.

Sounds like Steve Mac has read the riot act and called their last performance not acceptable so expecting a far better Catalans this week. That said if Hull continue to show the same commitment as they have over the last few weeks they can give them a run for their money for sure. Catalans by a couple of scores.

Does Mickey Mac signing for Hull KR signal a change in playing style for the Robins? Their strength imo is the ruck speed generated by Litten and Parcell at hooker but McIlorum does not have that in his game. Also I cant see him coming across to start on the bench. Interesting signing!

Enjoying watching the black and whites again even though the results aren't quite there. Effort is 100 X better than a few months ago and we have introduced some structure. Grix must take some credit for that. Wigan too strong.

Cartwright for Chan the only change I can them making on the bench. Chan a fine player but belongs to Wigan and was brought in when we were at the bare bones in our pack.

Back in the eighties when Hull FC let Lee Crooks go to Leeds. Coming to the end of a successful decade of success, Lee was the cornerstone of our pack and leader - Mr Hull FC. The fact he didn't want to leave either made it doubly difficult to take!

Aye, but Hull FC's problems havent!

For every Vete, Simms and Takairangi there is Lachlan Coote, SKD and Parcell or even further back overseas players such as Monaghan and Brett Hodgson all signed by Tony Smith at Rovers and Wire. Smith must be given the time to see this through. His budget for this year clearly shows he has to shop in the bargain basement and take a risk or two which haven't come off as yet. Enough experienced ex players, coaches etc in the game are saying he is the man that Hull FC need to change what is clearly a poor culture but this will not be a short term fix and I for one will bow to their superior knowledge.

If Hull couldn't even raise their game for the final home game last week then I suspect tonight will be very painful! A few senior players with niggles not fancying tonight and a few youngsters to debut. Good luck to them! Saints by a lot.

Last home game for a fair few Hull players may swing it in their favour. If not and the usual end of season apathy then I suppose that justifies why so many are leaving!

For a side fighting to get into the play offs without much room for error I thought Hull were very poor. Probably showed why they shouldnt and wont be a play off side in 2023. Looking for positives the side still shows effort in defence and this time last year the result would more likely be a 30 point defeat! Total faith in TS to turn it around and the high turnover of players was always needed and it will happen but its certainly not a quick fix. I would be tempted to give the likes of Staveley, Balmforth and Martin a few games now in place of the likes of Dwyer and Satae who are moving on next year and not performing consistently to the level needed. Agree about the referee, thought he had a very good game and deserves credit.

I can appreciates Dobson's desire to crack the NRL but I hope he doesnt have to settle for a backup role because that would be a real waste. Good luck to the kid he has been a real star for Rovers over the last 5 plus years. Hudgell's comments never fail to amuse me and I am not sure if his 'for the fans' quotes are always well advised!

Heard that! Morgan also had a pop at Hull Fc on Viking when he became annoyed that some reporter dare mention Rovers failings in last years play offs!

Deffo coaching East Hull again Wellsy. Saw them play Dockers t'other week.