I think our backline from 1-5 in comparison to Wires is probably a touch behind at the minute but could be as strong if not better when the play offs come round. The reason I say that is because we've got a right centre/wing combo still getting to know each other and as well as he's done Richards is still getting back from a very serious injury.

Wires backline has been exceptional this year and whichever way you look at it they'll be tough to stop. I've said it all season though that if anybody does stop them it will be us and us only.

There's nothing to choose between the 2 sides.

Thats what a mean keep it up in defence and attack.

Gleeson was awesome for you in that GF all IMO etc but attack wise I think ours is alot better yours may shade it defence wise, the playoff thing is just something we are just going to have to wait and see how we go.

My dream team this season would be a mix of Wire/Wigan but with Roby and TP on it thats for sure.

Thanks.

But no and try and keep it on topic please.

At least its a more mixed view than Yed

8 wire players is going a little too far.

If Myler carries on and Morley played like last year could have been worse

Anybody else think it's a little weird that hardly any huddersfield players get a mention considering how well they have done this year? Not criticising anyone's picks by the way because i wouldn't put any of their players in either. I guess it just shows they are a well drilled unit who play well as a team without the standout stars.

So you haven't noticed that they've had a distinct dip in form since they lost Danny Brough then? Think he'd have been a definite shout for the dream team 7 shirt if he hadn't picked up that injury

Brough might be a little unlucky to be overlooked - Dureau has grabbed headlines this year, but Brough was a shoe in for England until his injury.

Brough is a good player, but would not get in this year's dream team. Dureau is a cert for the 7 jersey unless his recent injury rules him out for a long while.

They lost their best back and best forward in Brough and LOD, Brough is due back either this or next week LOD is already back, they'll pick up again for the playoffs.

Can't say I've been that impressed with O' Donnell from what I've seen of him for Hudds. Doesn't look anywhere near as aggressive and intimidating as he did in the NRL. He's had a few niggly injuries that have had him in and out of the side though to be fair

Agreed. The only thing worth noting that he's done this season is get owned by Ryan Bailey. It takes something special for that to happen. Maybe SL could create a new team called the 'Super League Nightmare Team' with a 1-13 of players who've been owned by Bailey and O'Donnell can keep himself company in that.

Tomkins
Monoghan
Yeaman
Carmont
Richards
Chase
Dureau
Graham
Roby
O meley
Westwood
Menzies
O loughlin

one big positive you would always say over your backline, is obviously the aerial threat of Paaaat.


Now, counter that with the thought we've got that times two with Maaaat (doesn't work that one) and Jonas brother, who i reckon charnley is still having nightmares over from the game darn your way earlier this year.

Err, thread drift over, carry on.

Sam and Roby first names on the team sheet, Joel Monaghan doesn't work hard so is omitted, mossop no where near the level of graham and lynch yet.

Sam
Briscoe
Yeaman - was shenton prior to injury
Carmont
Blanch
Chase
Brough
Lynch
Roby
Graham
Fitzgibbon
Westwood
O'loughlin

yeamo has been great all year and even though fitzy is a top pro and player the likes of manu and tickle have been better

Surprised at the lack of Manu in all of these teams. For me has comfortably been Hulls best player, and almost all of Yeaman and Briscoes tries involve Manu in some way.

Being the best player in the team which is 7th in the league does not qualify you for the dream team.

Backrow is also the toughest position in super league IMO.

but being the best player in the team which is 6th does?

Did I say that? NO.

Being the best player in any team does not automatically put you in the dream team. You have to be the best in that position.

Saying such a player has been the best in our team does not qualify them for the dream team does it?

Bit early to pick a definite thirteen but up to now I'd look at including Sam, Roby, Graham, Westwood, Menzies, Henderson and Dureau.
As for Giants players, what about Jermaine McGillvary?

1. Tomkins
2. Blanch
3. King
4. Carmont
5. j. Monaghan
6. Chase
7. Dureaux
8. Graham
9. Roby
10. Mossop
11. Westwood
12. Hoffmann
13. O Loughlin

14. Carvell
15. Menzies
16. Puletua
17. M. Monaghan

1. S. Tomkins (Wigan)
2. J. Monaghan (Warrington)
3. Yeaman (Hull FC)
4. Carmont (Wigan)
5. McGillvary (Huddersfield)
6. Chase (Castleford)
7. Dureau (Catalans)
8. Graham (St. Helens)
9. Roby (St. Helens)
10. Carvell (Warrington)
11. Westwood (Warrington)
12. Menzies (Catalans)
13. O'Loughlin (Wigan)

Mentions for:
Hodgson (Warrington)
M. Monaghan (Warrington)
Mossop (Wigan)
Brough (Huddersfield)
Richards (Wigan)
Puletua (St. Helens)
Hoffman (Wigan)
Briers (Warrington)
King (Warrington)
Briscoe (Hull FC)
Henderson (Catalans)
Wilkin (St. Helens)
Manu (Hull FC) (always going to forget someone)

Very surprised no Manu had a great season for us

One of the tougher areas to call though isn't it, been some exceptional back rowers this year. To name but a few -

Hoffman
Westwood
Manu
Menzies
Puletua
O'Loughlin