Personally I would play McLelland if he's fit. He does have talent and behind a decent pack could go well. Leeming looked much better at 7 than at 6 for me, so with Gale back in my preference would be a "proper" half back.

Leeming also brings some physicality at hooker to start.

Aside from Walker and possibly Broadbent, this is just about our first choice side for the first time (I wouldn't play Liam Sutcliffe ahead of Newman or Hurrell myself). You might argue Lui over McLelland but I think Lui is shot bless him.

Myler, T Briscoe, Hurrell, Newman, Handley, McLelland, Gale, Mik, Leeming, Prior, Mellor, Martin, Smith; Tetevano, Dwyer, Holroyd, Vuniyayawa.

Anyone coming over from Leeds for this one?

that's the side I would go with.

Donaldson for Holroyd unless Tetevano isn`t ready just yet.

holryd got to be in if fit donaldson shouldn't be near a full fit pack

Donaldson always gives it everything and never takes a backwards step, he’s a great squad player to have at number 25, but he won’t be in a full strength pack. He’s played so many games this year because we’ve not had a full strength pack.

Great to be discussing who won't be playing rather than who will!!
We need to match the size and physicality of the Hull pack.
So, I think Leeming will play in the halves.
With Smith, King, Holroyd and Donno on the bench.
Smith can cover 6 if we need to rotate Leeming & Dwyer.

Also, I would personally play Luke over Tom Briscoe.
But that won't happen.
Sneyd will target Tom in the air and it could be a problem.....

To be fair Tom has been playing well.

Allow mclelland to play behind a full strength pack and alongside an experienced halves partner otherwise they’re making a contract decision without seeing the full picture or giving the lad a chance. Leeming is a 9, mclelland is a (now) fit half, play them there. T Briscoe was poor in the earlier part of the year and to my mind his performances were rightly judged, he’s improved of late though especially his work load and errors.

Myler
Briscoe
Newman
Hurrell
Handley
Mclelland
Gale
Oledzski
Leeming
Tetevano
Mellor
Martin
Prior

Smith
Dwyer
Holroyd
King

Either way, as mentioned it’s nice to be having these conversations and that pack can match any in the comp.

Agree - but mainly in the centre

Thats a strong team whether Tet or Prior starts a 13 or prop.After 20 minutes bring Smith on to 13 which leaves us with 5 props to rotate.Or with go with 4 props and add another second rower but i would go with size and put Walters in instead of King.

Yep, that's the team I would pick also

Anyone!

I'm sure there will be yes. Well Im going so there will be at least one.

Can you just pay cash on the night?

Probably not - cashless stadium now, even on the food outlets on the concourse. Though, you may be able to go to the Ticket Office and buy the ticket there with cash?

Quote ="Mark Laurie"Can you just pay cash on the night?'" As Ireggs#16 says buddy. https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2021/07/28/ ... -cashless/

Quote ="Mark Laurie"Can you just pay cash on the night?'" As Ireggs#16 says buddy. https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2021/07/28/ ... -cashless/

It’s difficult because although we might have a strong side on paper, I don’t think they’re all fit.

However if we can play our best pack against Hull it will be a great yardstick.

Sezer can’t get here soon enough for me but I’m hoping Callum gets another shot this week.

No team is ever all fit, but some last minute Covid madness not withstanding, this a genuine benchmark game for us. No excuses really. Will find out how good they are. I think we'll win.

Interesting that Agar has said he wants Callum to stay, I thought it was a done deal that he'd signed for Cas

Yes I thought Agar made sense in what he said and was very honest. Callum has Gale and Sezer ahead of him next year, but given Covid and injury disruption over the last year he hasn't really had chance to get going. Hopefully he will back himself for at least one more season at Leeds and try to break through.

There is a spot when Gale goes and by the time Sezer's contract is up, I'd expect Jack Sinfield to be in the mix.

Quote ="Riderofthepalehorse"As Ireggs#16 says buddy. https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2021/07/28/ ... -cashless/'" Thanks to you both. I think clubs miss out now by not having walk up turnstiles where you can pay by cash or card. Waiting in a long queue at ticket office to then take it back to a turnstile is a pain. All clubs seem down on fans from the Covid impact. Think i’ll Come over though as should be a good game.

Quote ="Riderofthepalehorse"As Ireggs#16 says buddy. https://www.hullfc.com/blog/2021/07/28/ ... -cashless/'" Thanks to you both. I think clubs miss out now by not having walk up turnstiles where you can pay by cash or card. Waiting in a long queue at ticket office to then take it back to a turnstile is a pain. All clubs seem down on fans from the Covid impact. Think i’ll Come over though as should be a good game.

Even in 2 years time, young Sinfield will only be 18, I think we may be need to temper the expectations a bit and give him a bit of time.

His Dad debuted at 16, just saying.

It takes as long as it takes for him to mature, but he has the skillset to make it IMO. I will be surprised if Jack isn't knocking on the first grade door by the time he's 18.

Again more noise linking Austin to Leeds; be very interesting if that's true, and what half back combo we're going to go into 2022 with...

Anyway hopefully we will be competitive with Hull this week, and hopefully it will be a good, intense game without either side falling apart for chunks.