Think we have the edge 1-7, whilst they have a better pack on paper. So it's up to our pack to get on top and give Hoy, Trueman and Clifford the platform to play.

I think the young players will get a chance the more the season goes on, injuries will happen and if (hopefully not) we are too far away from the playoffs, then those players will get their chance.

Hopefully Taylor will be back to bolster the pack. Massive boost if Sutcliffe back and Swift is passed fit too.
Don't think we'll see Lovodua again and have a feeling Dwyer will be back on the bench.

If all fit.
Hoy
Mac
Tuime
Scott
Swift
Trueman
Clifford
Soa
Houghton
Fash.
Sutcliffe
Savelio
Cator
Subscribe
Taylor
Satae
Lane
Dwyer

If Sutcliffe is back I'd swap him and Scott around. Might seem harsh on Scott, but Sutty is the better centre.

Not sure about Dwyer on the bench either, does he stick with McNamara?

Not a bad shout if all fit with Sutcliffe in SR especially with the way Scott is playing at the present time, though I think Scott has the makings to be a decent SR so possibly swap. Not sure about Dwyer as he started off the first few games well but not done that well since and not sure he actually improves the 17 with his poor reads and options he takes.

Would like to see Balmforth given the opportunity but know that's unlikely going in to the derby but just think for the 10min cameo appearances by Dwyer of late, giving Balmforth that chance wouldn't be too big a risk in that sense, though I can see TS going with McNamara on the bench instead.

Hopefully Tag, Sutty & Hoy back this week which should add some real go forwards.

Carlos was poor against Catalan but hopefully that’s a one off. Centre is where the biggest decision is.

I wonder if we’ll go big on the bench and utilise Cator as hooker if DH needs a rest.

Satae, Taylor, Brown, litten/Joey/Bmac

We do need 2 forwards and a hooker

And a contract wise for Clifford

Did someone say "timely boost"? https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... rs-8572622

Did someone say "timely boost"? https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... rs-8572622

Interested to see the condition of the pitch on Sunday after the Rod Stewart concert tonight.

Leeds fans mentioned the biggest issue with Sutcliffes form at Leeds was him being moved around, keep him at centre, Scott or Carlos to the backrow.

Swift might be ok for the Derby - saw him in town earlier, looked to be fine. Fingers crossed!

Quote ="mwindass"Did someone say "timely boost"? https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... rs-8572622'" Never heard of him (not always a bad thing) and like a true fan Matt Shaw is making him out to be better than he is. No wonder they were keen to persuade Coote to retire?

Quote ="mwindass"Did someone say "timely boost"? https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... rs-8572622'" Never heard of him (not always a bad thing) and like a true fan Matt Shaw is making him out to be better than he is. No wonder they were keen to persuade Coote to retire?

Said it for a while, that Shaw is the biggest closet Rovers fan going

It's amazing the amount of smoke that gets blown up them

One of the by products of the death of RL journalism, is people like Matt Shaw become prominent.

Bit like Sky’s fascination with them. Strange.

I’m sure they’ll big him up to be Cooper Cronkesque, but just reminds me when we used to bring them in on a random basis.
Will Smith anyone?

Glad we seem to have a plan at least now.

The amount of stories Appleyard is running on Hull Live about a signing that hasn't even been confirmed yet is laughable.

On the 2022 Peter Mulholland Rookie of the Year?

He’ll have to nip back to play in the third State of Origin game

Doesn’t appear to be any pitch covering at Rod Stewart, chairs just on the grass. And it’s The Who on Thursday. They must think a mud bath gives them an advantage.

Might be worth putting a bet on him for MOS?

Must be good odds and sounds like he is going to be far too good for any team over here

It’s. Ploy to stop the free flowing all conquering entertainers that are Hull FC

People need to chill out, no matter my thoughts on mid season signings you have to admit it has potential to be a good signing.

Young
Efficient
We’ll thought of at the raiders

There’s no need to be jealous, we have both the Jake’s

Looks like positive news on the injury front with regards to Swift, Taylor, Hoy & Sutcliffe. Sounds like the only one that may still be a doubt is Sutcliffe.

[url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/tony-smith-provides-hull-fc-8576077Fingers crossed all 4 are 100% and ready to go.[/url

That's alot of timely boosts!