The draw doesn't come into it. Who we've played to get to Wembley is irrelevant now. Both teams will have confidence from getting there. What gives me greater confidence is our defence and physicality.

We've played 3 tougher games than them. That may have had an impact and could well be relevant. Our confidence in our defence will be matched by theirs in their spine. Have they scored more points than us this and conceded fewer this season?

William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power all have Warrington as favourites.

Happy with that.

Seriously why are you bothered by what the bookies think?

The final is not for another month, if it was next week then maybe the tougher game against Wigan would come to it but it doesn't

Seriously, just making an observation.

People talk about odds all the time, especially for sporting events. Are we allowed to discuss them?

Is it on TV?

In your opinion. Not sure what reliance I'd place on that tbh given we're top of the league and in a major final:

There was probably more money already on Warrington because of their easier semi-final draw. Perhaps there'll be a slight adjustment in the next few days. Or maybe it is just that Warrington won it 3 years out of 4 not so long ago.

For me, Warrington need to do something a little bit out of the ordinary to win. they are capable of that, but Hull if 'just' turn up and do what they have done most of the year, that will [uprobably[/u be enough.

Very close one to call for sure. As irritating as Sandow is, he's got way more X Factor than any other player involved IMO. Hull will depend on cohesion and concentration.

I see Wire as more of a threat than Wigan Were last night but also see them giving us more opportunities also .

We will have to put in the defensive performance of our season and it still may not be enough to win if sandow plays to his potential on the day. We've kept him relatively quiet twice this season so let's hope we do it a 3rd time. I have a bad feeling about this one already, having been to 6 finals to watch us there and never having seen us win

It will likely be a more open game, weather conditions permitting. It was pretty wet last night so it wasn't the night to be throwing the ball around

Ticketing arrangements seem to have been well thought through for once anyway and they're indulging the love of queuing that for many is part of the big occasion build-up. Not sure whether to go on a corner or right behind the posts. www.hullfc.com/news/2016-07-30-c ... et-details

Ticketing arrangements seem to have been well thought through for once anyway and they're indulging the love of queuing that for many is part of the big occasion build-up. Not sure whether to go on a corner or right behind the posts. www.hullfc.com/news/2016-07-30-c ... et-details

At our best we have been the best team in Super League this season. We'll need to be at our best at Wembley and that includes shutting down the threat of Sandow. We also need to remain fully healthy.

Same. Forwards need to put in the shift of their lives and we need a fair crack of the whip from the ref.

Sandow certainly upbeat
"Outstanding today what a good game by the boys and the fans wow best fans in the league #Wembley #SorryNotSorry LetsAllDotheSandow"

Not sure what "the Sandow" is - is it that thing where he sticks his arms out?

Completely agree. If their pack can give him time and space to play, he could be the difference. Even if they don't he can create summat from nowt, which could be crucial if it is close. More likely, IMO, is that you'll strangle the life out of them for long periods, which'll be a very sound foundation.

Tony Smith is a pretty savvy coach though - Wire will be well prepared and will pose a serious challenge. On paper, it is an intriguing match-up, and weather permitting I'd expect it to be a compelling game.

Hull by 8 is my stab in the dark prediction.

Yeh on Al Jazeera.

The old addage keeps banging around my head "the pack gets you there but the backs win it". We have a huge pack and it's certainly got us there but can our backs win it? I say, YES, provided they all perform as well as they can.

that old saying is old our backs are as big as forwards now and our forwards are as fast and mobile as backs despite been big if we beat them upfront and not allow sandow and Gidley to play we win bring them on

It should certainly be a bit closer than last year's final

Let's hope so. Would be tough to get over that.

? I could handle us winning 50 nil

not a bad feeling at all

Good luck in the final