Me and a few people i know have been screaming for him to be a 6 or 13 but even having him in the centres or at fullback is better than keeping him out the 17. considering he came to hull as a 6, he's not done bad in every other position he's played

He'd be an excellent 13. I don't see why anyone should be upset about trying it, either. It's not like Fitz can't play prop or second row.

If Tickle needs a rest after taking a knock, it may be a good time to try whiting at 13 on monday and move fitz into second row if he plays.

My player of the season so far. Always gives 100% and never let's us down. I feel he should be looking at international honours. Ok a lack of pace but his utility value is fantastic. For all his lack of pace there was not a single Hull player near him when he made that break. As for putting players on report. For me we were penalised as unless the Rovers player was going to be sent off we gained nowt from that decision and in deed if we had knocked on at the first play the ball we would have been under immense pressure. Poor rule if Coddy is correct.

M.O.M today, no doubt. The lad is class, probs got the best pair of hands at the club and arguably the best rugby brain. Would love to see him at 13 on Monday with Fitz dropping to second row but he will have to play in the back line as we now have no wingers at all. I reckon turner will come into centre with Rich being stuck out on the wing.

Spot on. I'd love to see him get a run at loose forward.

Outstanding again today.THe guy is a class act.

rich whiting was superb again today, great positional play and reading of the game

agreed, he had a blinder,

maybe the 1 player you have who might get in our side

Totally agree, Whiting's a class act with a great rugby brain. What he lacks in pace, he gains with his head and for what it's worth, people keep banging - on about his lack of pace etc. but when he does break where is everyone else?
Most of his breaks leave him on his own making him look more slower than he is. With someone backing up we could have had some great trys.
I agree, this could be an opportunity to see Whiting in the second row or L/F.

His pace is fine - it's just not lightening. He made plenty of ground on that interception, for example.

That's what I'm trying to say. He has good pace, and makes the breaks, usually breaking the line. It's just frustrating that when he does, there is usually no other players anywhere near him to continue the break.
You don't necessarily need devastating pace, just good back up.

He's slow for a 3/4 whichever way you spin it

Out standing today. Saved a certain 6 points. When he intercepted and calmed the ship with a 70 metre stroll. We played lad.

Richy W is one class player and has consistently turned up every time he pulls on the black and white shirt. Versatile and switched on he is just what we need.

Rich is absolutely superb in any position. He should be the 1st name on the team sheet every week.

what a load of

second name maybe but certaiinly not first

you know nothing, Whiting first just ahead of the Fitz

you talk sense my friend

No, Whiting should be the 13th name on the team sheet every week. He can play pretty much anywhere, and play there well. Pick our strongest squad and drop the weakest player for Whiting. Makes perfect sense. He's not exactly got a best position, he can play all of them well!

Before, Whiting was like one of them "if there's a space, we'll put you in" kind of player.
Now, people make way for him. He can't be left out the starting line-up now IMO. Even if he hasn't got a best position. Number 14 shirt should be his every year.

someone dig that thread up from about 3 months ago, it was something about "no place for whiting this year, whiting will miss out, whiting will be in if we have a spate of injuries etc"

I'm a particular fan of "Whiting is nowhere near as good as Washbrook".

Yes I remember that. Fact is he has been a revelation. Grabbed his chance in the friendlies and has been consistently good ever since. He has a great rugby brain and safe hands. If only he had some pace to go withhis other skills.

Think if he had pace it would hinder his game strangely enough

Does anyone else think everytime that whiting gets the ball under pressure like when fielding a kick from the oppo the game seems to slow down and give us the settling moment the team need to regroup? Too many times you see players field a kick or take a loose ball from the oppo and they are hell bent on trying the impossible by having a brain surge or trying to play at 100mph and end up losing possession themselves and putting their team under pressure. Hes a smart player and the team know it.

Whiting hasn't got any pace?

Next people will be saying he won the YPOY once