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Squad numbers do not mean everything, but they do give a atrong indication as to who is at the forefront of Agars plans and who isnt. Wood at 7 with Smith at 20 is baffling to say the least. Mariano deserved better, as did Wildie, Morton, Davey and Moore. Shocked to see Raleigh at 10 with Amor 15! Numbers 1-6 arent a suprise but i'm not too impressed after that. Despite this, im sure that Mariano will still be a regular next year, so as i said, squad numbers arent everything.

Have I missed the departure of Hyde when I was on holiday????

Nothing has been made official mate. I've left a comment on the Facebook page, see if they reply

I agree, some strainge choices there! I can only assume we are wanting to push the fact with the press that our 'starting' 13 are all new!
I don't really see the point in the Carter thing, not like he'll get any game time!
Any news on the Captain?

I would've gone for:

1. Mathers
2. Fox
3. Collis
4. Mellars
5. Cockayne
6. John
7. Smith
8. Amor
9. Ellis
10. Wilkes
11. Mariano
12. Southern
13. Washbrook

14. Aiton
15. Lauititi
16. Johnson
17. Raleigh

18. Kirmond
19. Wildie
20. Wood
21. Tony
22. Morton
23. Moore
24. Davey
25. James
26. Walshaw
27. Annekin
28. Spiers
29. Trout
30. Cowling
31. Slater
32. Kay
33. Carter (Award winner)

I know squad numbers are not gospel when it comes to playing opportunities, but Wood at 7 is a most bizarre choice. Its almost a deliberate snub to Moore, who's been given the 30 shirt. Its seems from the outside that the lad isn't wanted and is being given the message in no uncertain terms.

moore deserves better than number 30, cant see him getting much game time from agar which is a shame imo

Surprised to see Raleigh at 10 when there is 2 specialist props in Amor and James available.

Shouldn't read too much into to squad numbers but its a strange one having wood at 7, can only think it is a ploy to get through to moore that its time to go. And no hyde means hes a goner. Think mariano should have got a number in the first 17 as well. Putting a fan in the squad is a pointless exercise. If we have to have squad numbers then it should be gimmick free. Unless he can play prop!

29 players!! omg!!

I might get Carter 23 on my home shirt.

I`m old school I think the team should be numbered 1 - 17 not into squad numbers it`s only a marketing ploy.

Actually quite shocked by a couple.
Kyle Wood at 7, Frankie Mariano at 19, and Andy Raleigh at 10, over Kyle Amor.



Ohwell, we'll see how it goes!

I reckon the numbers reflect a couple of things- giving a confidence boost to some and making others aware not to get into a comfort zone.

Agar out!

I don't think they mean a lot; the best news as a fan is that we're going into 2012 with a proper squad of 29 viable SL players.

Well if those squad numbers are anything to go by then god help !
Wood at 7 OMG, I cant believe how anyone would see him being in before Smith, Moore or Wildie.
I am struggling to see where agar came to this conclusion. Wood is a decent impact hooker as he was at Hudds but midfield general he is not. Raleigh at 10 ?? He is not in the same league as Amor end of.
Smith at 20 ? Surely he must have asked for this number ? and washbrook is a squad filler at best and has been at Hull for as long as i can remember.
I am sure that results will certainly have a bearing on whether this is the same preferred side by round 4.
PS; Hyde has been shown the door whilst under contract so read into that what you want.

Go on then, let me have a mone, £10 for the name and number on the shirt.Its a flate rate, if you only have the name its still £10, steep or what.

I think we are probably reading into these a little too much. Players preference of squad number is another factor with players wanting a particular shirt number. Think this is the case with a couple of these choices.

I'll tell you what, that squad written down actually looks really good.

Our top metre maker of last year (and those are hard yards not kick return yards) only makes number 16.

Kyle Wood at 7 is alarming ? I have followed his career so far and he has failed at Donny, Batley, Sheffield, Cas, And has just been dumped by Hudds, Why did all these clubs get rid ??

yep I expect nothing else than all the trophies this year

Olly will know the significance of his number 8 and is just the ideal person