Whiting should definitely not start on the wing at Wembley. If nothing else we'd miss his offloads in the middle. Either Horne to FB and Shaul on wing or more likely Crookes straight in on the wing.

If he's out for Wembley he'll be a big loss. May sound a bit over-dramatic but I don't think we'd have won the semi if it wasn't for his try, completely changed the momentum in that game & a try I don't think any of our other wingers would have scored.

From what I am told Crookes is the fastest player in the squad.

The run up the wing he did at Cas he certainly didn't look a slouch. Very quick off the block like Shaul.

I can well believe that. No matter what criticisms are levelled at Crookes, the one thing that I think is undeniable is that he is quick.

plus he runs the ball in hard. If anything it is just his defence and ability in the air that he has problems with

Gutted for Lineham if he misses out but I'm being optimistic that it isnt as bad as feared and will be 100% for Wembley.

As for Salford this Friday step up Jason Crookes (and grab your chance with both hands) and Shaul still in at FB. For me Shaul has taken his chance in the absence of McDonnell and should be in the squad for Wembley, his pace and support play give us an extra dimension.

Unfortunately Horne misses out for me as Holdsworth & Miller have started to gell as a partnership in the last few games and Shaul has shone in the FB role.

So a winger in for a winger with Crookes a straight swap for Lineham, no messing or moving players around.

Same for me. Pretty much all of what you say

Don,t think Gentle will pull the same stunts as Agar

Absolutely. He's effectively said to Shaul "here's your chance" and the lad has taken it with both hands. He should be a certainty for Wembley. Likewise the same scenario for Jason. If Tom's not fit then we've got to go like for like.

Got a feeling Shaul could be our ace in the hole if he doesnt freeze

I actually think he's got a bit of Tom Lineham attitude. Lets get at 'em and enjoy ourselves. He's not affected if he makes a mistake, just gets on with the game (and scores tries).

I'm afraid it's not good news, season over job for Tom, Absolutley gutted!

awwwww crap...gutted for him...

how bad is the injury then?

one thing you need at Wembley is pace and he's got it he might make a mistake but he brings a lot to our attacking options like said he could just be a ace in the hole on the day, hope tom makes it massive or us this year but if not good luck Jason, Horney still has a boot on think he has had a set back so do not think he will be in contention shame Mr hull fc may miss out this time

Thought to have dislocated and gone back in and he tried to play on with it.

Source?

guessing

Good post. Agree with most of that and would have agreed with all of it if we weren't playing Wigan at Wembley. My concern being that tactically, Crookes vs. Richards, in respect of the attacking cross field kick, is the RL equivalent of putting Dot from Eastenders in the ring with Mike Tyson. A complete mismatch that I think would cost us dear. So for that reason alone, I would stick Whiting on the wing for the next two and then bring Crookes in to finish the season (unless we play Wigan again of course).

I don't know where this guy heard that but I would tend to believe him tbh.

Look bad and I would be surprised if he features again this year and amazed if he makes Wembley which is a real shame.

If that's true which I suspect it is, then I'm absolutely gutted for him. It's a huge blow for us but imagine how the lad must feel, he'll be distraught. Losing crooks AND lineham is borderline disastrous IMO, as a few have alluded too though, Shaul could be our secret weapon.

believe it when i hear about it from Tommy's twitter feed or Hull FC themselves

Well said.

Shame for both him and young crooks who both deserve a day at wembley after their performances this season !

Seconded (or is it thirded?)