Yup, was just wondering what the people had to say about this that were voicing their concerns about Moa being chosen in front of him?

that was me only because i think maloney is quite cute sorry that is a rubbish girlie reason

If we want to seriously develop players in this country, we really need to raise the profile of the reserves nationally.

exactly i stayed to watch the 1st 10mins of the game on sunday but many people went home. would of been a better option to play the reserves before the game on sunday.

Speaking for myself I suggested Maloney must either be struggling or else could feel mistreated. It appears he's struggling, which is fair enough.

However I still maintain that until Moa gets closer to fitness we could use a bench spot better than for a single 15 minute spell. If Washbrook and Berrigan are both fit I'd prefer him to play for longer in the academy this weekend.

Was surprised Washy didnt play in the academy. Personally i can see Lauaki and Crocker here in the next week or two meaning Moa will drop to the reserves anyway. If Washy is fit v Bradford he will come in for Berrigan if he isnt 100%, Whiting may be worth a spot somewhere too.

Maybe they want to test Moa now so that if Luauki and Crocker do get here they can send him back to the reserves knowing exactly what needs to be worked on within his game?

Either way if they both come then I would not like to pick our pack/bench

If they do both come and Lauaki is used at prop, I can see 1 or 2 established names out of the 17. Will be interesting to see which ones.

Cusack
Berro
Dowes

Tickle
Crocker

Radford

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Lauaki/King
Thackray/King/Moa
Houghton/Lee
Manu/Washy/Whiting/Burnett/Tony

To say that there is a headache there is an understatement, add to that you could play Manu-Whiting-Tony in the centre does give us far above what we had to play with last year.
I've said before it's ok having a winning team, and others have said don't change it, but we are in a position to improve that winning team by making changes/having other options.

Think we may see Manu, Washy, Lauaki and Thacks make the bench up most of the time with Motu and Washy sharing it unless Motu gets his 1 shirt back. Berro can often play 80 mins when Washy is on there. When Motu or Houghton play he can be spelled.

It really is a tough call to make



Didn't Willie play the full match on Sunday and had a fantastic game.

No doubt we will pick up some knocks but gonna be difficult keeping everyone happy without injuries

while i dont expect anyone to like it when tony, raynor, lauaki and crocker become available i expect them all to go into the first team in their 'usual' positions

tony
calderwood
horne/hall/briscoe/whiting
yeaman
raynor
horne
thorman
dowes
berrigan
cusack
crocker
tickle
radford

lauaki
thackray
manu
houghton/washbrook

He's right !

Wait wont Crocker play loose man?

they'll all alternate.

i would't expect him to tbh, looks like agar likes radders there.

I would have Washy at 13, and Hall on the bench to cover for backs. Hall could move to full back, and tony to give berrigan a break at 9

do you think radders is going to be on the bench?

and why have a impact fullback? tony works very hard at fb so why move him to hooker to rest berrigan?

Just looking at having some cover for the backs. Berro may do the best part of 80 mins. Rather then have Houghton on the bench, I think Hall would give by far the better cover.

Radford has led the team superbly this season and I cant see him starting from the bench at all this season, his work rate has been outstanding and you need him on the pitch from the off to give us the solidity we currently have. Washbrook is nowhere near Radfords level in terms of defence and work rate and I believe he would be a waste of a bench spot as he cant provide the impact of some others. Think Washy could struggle to nail a spot in the team if all players arrive that we hope will. All imho of course

It's so confusing! We have two young potentially great loose forwards in washbrook and whiting, we have a second row who is one of the best goal kickers in super league on great form, another second row playing looseforward who is our captain, Willie manu who runs like a steam train, a great young second row in mike burnett, a very good chance (imo) of michael crocker, australian internation second row, coming over, and lauaki ( i think he's second row?)!

Coming to play prop.

Do you have evidence?

Quote ="whiplash"Do you have evidence?'" Quote Add in coming New Zealand prop Hame Lauaki to the pot and hopefully Australian Test star Michael Crocker and Agar is heading for some tremendous competition for places.'" www.hullfc.com/hullfc/contents/?p=3043

Quote ="whiplash"Do you have evidence?'" Quote Add in coming New Zealand prop Hame Lauaki to the pot and hopefully Australian Test star Michael Crocker and Agar is heading for some tremendous competition for places.'" www.hullfc.com/hullfc/contents/?p=3043

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