Sun 1 Mar: SL: Hull FC v Catalans Dragons KO 3pm

[John Drake 5,451]

Discuss Hull FC v Catalans Dragons here.

NB: Don't turn this into an off-topic thread about Israel Folau: stick to discussing what he does on the pitch in this game, this is a match thread only.

[Father Ted 397]

Hull have a chance to things to right after last week's poor second half v Wigan. Catalans don't travel well and this could be difficult for the Dragons.

[newbe 230]

I have a feeling that with a couple of weeks training together that Catalans could pull this of, and go on a winning run. (Was sober when I sent this)

[DavidM 8,162]

Ooh , predicting Hull  and Catalans ... pass

[Manfred Mann 766]

It could go either way.

It all depends on how well the Catalans pack plays. If the Catalans forwards can at least match the Hull forwards, then Maloney, Folau, and Tomkins will win it for Catalans.

[dunno much 165]

Catalan to do it tough but win by 10

[Wakey Til I Die 23]

Home advantage to count. Hull by 8

[MZH 1,829]

Win win for Hull. Either 2 points or Radford gets closer to the cliff edge. I would be more than happy for a heavy defeat if it finally forces Pearson's hand. 

That said. Kelly, Satae and Tuimavave are back and Catalans don't travel well, so I think we will probably scrape a win. 

Hull by 7

[Wildcat 223]

Hull FC by 10

[Wellsy4HullFC 3,899]

Hull will either win, lost or draw.

[Wildcat 223]

6 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

Hull will either win, lost or draw.

But not lose? 

[Wellsy4HullFC 3,899]

2 hours ago, Wildcat said:

But not lose? 

God damn AutoCorrect.

Might get called off. Didn't get that one in!

[Loiner 258]

Black and whites by 18

[Old Frightful 5,717]

6 hours ago, MZH said:

Win win for Hull. Either 2 points or Radford gets closer to the cliff edge. I would be more than happy for a heavy defeat if it finally forces Pearson's hand. 

That said. Kelly, Satae and Tuimavave are back and Catalans don't travel well, so I think we will probably scrape a win. 

Hull by 7

Pretty much where I'm at mate.

Mind you, having witnessed us shipping in 60, 70 and 80 odd points in recent times, I seem to think Radford is indestructible as far as Pearson is concerend.

Let's hope not.

[Manfred Mann 766]

I have only just taken a look at the Hull FC squad on their website. That is a pretty impressive squad.

I am wondering where is Radford going to play Albert Kelly and Mahe Fonua, two star signings? Will Kelly be picked ahead of Jake Connor? If not will he be on the bench? And will Fonua be selected ahead of Adam Swift?

Does anyone know the likely Hull FC team for Saturday?

 

[Old Frightful 5,717]

1 hour ago, Manfred Mann said:

I have only just taken a look at the Hull FC squad on their website. That is a pretty impressive squad.

I am wondering where is Radford going to play Albert Kelly and Mahe Fonua, two star signings? Will Kelly be picked ahead of Jake Connor? If not will he be on the bench? And will Fonua be selected ahead of Adam Swift?

Does anyone know the likely Hull FC team for Saturday?

 

The $64,000 question, Kelly at off half would result in a massive sulkfest with Connor, I reckon. Kelly off the bench is the likeliest option.

As for the Hull FC team for Saturday, I hope they rest plenty as they want to be fresh for the following day. 

 

[MZH 1,829]

2 hours ago, Manfred Mann said:

Does anyone know the likely Hull FC team for Saturday?

 

In short, no. 

The team I would pick would have Kelly at FB, Fonua on the wing and Jack Brown on the bench, but I can assure you that won't be what Radford does. 

I really don't know what he will do with Kelly and Connor, but Kelly has to be in there somewhere. 

[Lowdesert 2,594]

Hull by 13.

[Chronicler of Chiswick 891]

Catalans by12, followed by this thread degenerating into a 151 page 'Radford must go' rant.

[meast 1,253]

Both teams to lose by 24

[Lowdesert 2,594]

4 hours ago, Chronicler of Chiswick said:

Catalans by12, followed by this thread degenerating into a 151 page 'Radford must go' rant.

I wouldn’t back that but would certainly support a ‘Craig Bellamy in’ campaign.

[Old Frightful 5,717]

8 hours ago, Chronicler of Chiswick said:

Catalans by12, followed by this thread degenerating into a 151 page 'Radford must go' rant.

I started it on the Wigan v Hull FC thread.

Do I get some sort of prize?

[Hullfan 227]

Catalans win this one for me, fresher bigger stronger better. I'll be there to witness Israel falou get his hat trick. 

[Chronicler of Chiswick 891]

18 hours ago, Old Frightful said:

I started it on the Wigan v Hull FC thread.

Do I get some sort of prize?

Pint of Tetleys?

Edited February 28 by Chronicler of Chiswick

[MZH 1,829]

Ma'u and Tuimavave are back for Hull along with Kelly and Satae returning from bans, so it will be a stronger looking Hull team. You just don't know what you are getting with Catalans away from home.

I'm still going with a Hull win but that is more due to my doubts about Catalans rather than any confidence I have in Hull. If this was any other top half team we were playing I would be confidently predicting a defeat.