Not sure if that's what this match is called.these days but it sounds grander than a semi final.

Goes without saying that Wigan are huge favourites at 3/10 but hopefully we can replicate the effort of last week. Would be surprised if we make many of any changes unless forced to either through injury or covid. I think the question for me would be whether we have the best starting pack to weather the early Wigan onslaught - we know we got this wrong in the cup game - vs the advantage our bench had in the Warrington game. Great to be in this position though after a torrid year.

Would a Wigan early onslaught be any more dangerous than what Warrington threw at us?
Last wont make changes unless they are forced.Houghton may face the disciplinary.
i was confident we would beat Warrington but Wigan have so much pace in the backs which will cause us a lot of problems.
I like the punch we are getting from the bench so wouldnt change the starting front row.
My concern is a very good fast centre running at Fonua and whether we have another forward available who could give us something extra than Fash.
Still think Carlos is wasted at 6 but would you change a winning team?

same team apart from fash who imo offers very little, surely if jones is anywhere near fit can give us more punch of the bench, it isnt as though fash plays long min of the bench he doesnt, even Ellis can offer more if fit

I’d be happy with the same team again, however if Jones is fit he must become a serious consideration to replace Fash.

Regardless if Jones does leave at the end of the season, we have to turn out our best team. If the reason he hasn’t been available is due to a longer recovery from Covid (some people are taking longer than others), then if he’s now returned to fitness and available he should make our 17.

Carlos a doubt. If he doesn't make it and Houghton gets a ban, then what? McNamara in the halves and Cator to spell Johnstone? https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ve-4700420

Carlos a doubt. If he doesn't make it and Houghton gets a ban, then what? McNamara in the halves and Cator to spell Johnstone? https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ve-4700420

IMO get everything done poss to get him on the pitch. Mac might be OK but to me he's the build of a scum half and Wigan would run at him all day. The kid has done OK and might in the future become a regular. But a big game like this would be worried . Hopefully tuime OK

We was destroyed in the first twenty odd minutes in that cup game Mrs B, this game is a real test of how much improvement has been made, as you say it’s great to be involved, a free hit almost. We can’t beat Wigan on their own ground, with all the rest they’ve had, can we.........

Wigan by 20+

With the O’loughlin announcement it appears everyone, including the man himself, thinks Wigan have two games left to give him a big send off. If the crocked grub can get on the pitch, that is.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... mn-3036544

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... mn-3036544

I think they are right. Wigan finished top, have had a week off and are incredibly tough to break down. Can't remember who said it but in a recent game but they really do seem to love defending and are sublime at it. O'Loughlin has had a stellar career and this is additional motivation for them. I don't think we should expect anything other than the media all pursuing this narrative tbh.

Praise for the "Catonator" as well.
Joe is lucky to have Gaz around to advise and point him in the right direction.

Good lad is Joe. Club Hull. P

It’s a shame we can’t get Gaz on the park for a couple of cameos.

Hopefully he’ll make the Grand Final...... as a Sky Sports pundit.

‘So Sean, we’ve just heard Phil Clarke write this Hull Outfit off for the third week running, however after their emphatic win against you last week, do you think the Black and Whites have what it takes to overcome St Helens tonight and be crowned Super League Champions?’

No disciplinary issues to worry about - a bit of good news on a bad day for the club. Catalans in a bit of bother though. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/57 ... view-panel

No disciplinary issues to worry about - a bit of good news on a bad day for the club. Catalans in a bit of bother though. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/57 ... view-panel

Didn't see much wrong with Houghton, he was already round the legs it was Satae who pushed him backwards so couldn't put a ban on that

Quote ="Wilde 3"Didn't see much wrong with Houghton, he was already round the legs it was Satae who pushed him backwards so couldn't put a ban on that'" That's how I read it, but you never can tell. secure.rugby-league.com/ign_docs ... inutes.pdf Last week, Savelio...... Details of allegation: Makes dangerous contact when tackling. Reason for NFA: No dangerous contact, makes a good tackle, no case to answer.

Quote ="Wilde 3"Didn't see much wrong with Houghton, he was already round the legs it was Satae who pushed him backwards so couldn't put a ban on that'" That's how I read it, but you never can tell. secure.rugby-league.com/ign_docs ... inutes.pdf Last week, Savelio...... Details of allegation: Makes dangerous contact when tackling. Reason for NFA: No dangerous contact, makes a good tackle, no case to answer.

Squad:

2. Bureta Faraimo
3. Carlos Tuimavave
4. Josh Griffin
6. Jake Connor
7. Marc Sneyd
8. Scott Taylor
9. Danny Houghton
10. Chris Satae
12. Manu Ma’u
13. Ligi Sao
15. Joe Cator
16. Jordan Johnstone
20. Brad Fash
21. Jordan Lane
22. Josh Bowden
23. Andre Savelio
24. Mahe Fonua
30. Jack Brown
31. Cameron Scott
33. Ratu Naulago
35. Ben McNamara

Wigan's squad

1. Zak Hardaker
3. Chris Hankinson
4. Oliver Gildart
5. Joe Burgess
6. Bevan French
7. Tommy Leuluai
8. Tony Clubb
10. George Burgess
11. Willie Isa
12. Liam Farrell
13. Sean O’Loughlin
14. Ben Flower
16. Morgan Smithies
17. Oliver Partington
19. Joe Bullock
20. Liam Byrne
23. Jake Bibby
28. Harry Smith
31. Jackson Hastings
32 Amir Bourouh
38. Brad Singleton

No Sam Powell, that's the major miss for us.

Same team v Warry presumably, possible bench change, Brown or Lane in for Fash.

You can put French in at hooker if you want

Final nail in the coffin for Josh Jones, shame now it has worked out, was really excited about his signing.

Not sure Dave, surely any new coach, if there is one, would have opinions on a contracted international.