thought obst was really good tonight,should have been mom in my opinion....

I was classing Whiting out the back a runner

Obst was my mom aswell, thought horne did realy well allways looking to take the defence on and create something, deserved his try and took it well.

First post for me on here. I'm an Aussie who started following Hull's fortunes when Berro signed. I've also supported Wakefield as I'm a big fan of Sam Obst. Think Hull will bring the best out in Sam......he's always been a victim of "taking one for the team" and playing wherever a coach wants him to fill in. That's why Kear labelled him "a coaches dream." Sam delivers a lot off the field that people will never see......but teammates do. He's a tough bugger too and a fierce and loyal competitor. One thing for sure you will get 100% every week and if the coach lets him settle in a position I think you will see what a quality player he is.

He certanly offers us something we've not had for a long time.

Thought our halves as a partnership looked as good as we have had in a while, Horne looked like he was getting back to his best and Obst was really impressive and I agree wih Hollywood he does not mind taking on the line and a the hits that go with it.

That said I would not rule out Long just yet but it's great to have another option and Obst should prove to be an astute signing.

Well that's him buggered then

Agar will make a prop out of him in no time at all

Me neither.

I thought Obst did well last night but ideally I would still like to see him rotating with Houghton in the hooking role and have an halves comination of Long/Horne.

That's always been his main strength running from dummy half against tired defences but either way he brings options which is great.

I know it may be tongue in cheek,but the title is a little derogatory to a great player.

Who?

If Long proves his fitness,i reckon he will start at wigan alongside Horne,with Obst replacing Washy on the bench

Thought Horne stuck a huge middl;e finger up at all the doubters and knockers!!!
Looked back to his best IMO last night and led the team in cracking fashion....

isnt it nice to see some positivity on the forum again !!!

Il wait til he has a un injured run in the team before i join your love fest....he looked good last night yes but lets wait and see...if he plays all season like that then great...but its amazing what being out of contract at the end of this season can do to a player.

also the same can be said for those players coming back to fitness again after some unlucky times recently huh??
Like Richard Horne
not a love fest but a well deserved round of applause for a cracking stint by the fella

That suggests that a player would try a bit harder when trying to earn a new contract, which also suggests he doesnt always give evrything at other times.......I personally think that is completely unfair on a player that has always given Hull FC everything and never let us down!

Long/Horne for the halfs and Obst as an impact hooker.

your sam obst and I claim my £5

The poster comes across like they live in Oz, I'll bet you that fiver it's his Mum.

No not his Mum or relation......I'm 6 feet tall.....lol. But yes an Aussie and saw him a lot as a kid and in all grades over here. Think he was hard done by here, many people agree that a particular NRL Club really managed him poorly as he was very young(18-19?) when signed.

It's a positive sign, but I think it's a bit early to say he's back to his best, as for the nockers and doubters, I only recall people questioning that with the bad luck with injuries he has had, and the way he has put his body on the line since he was 16 if he could ever get back to the standard he was at week in and week out 4 years ago, as much as were all hoping after 2 games he still has a long way to go, I'm as optimistic as I have been for a long time regards Horne, and I'm all for positivity but that post at this early stage is embarrassing.

You think quotes like "he's finished" are just questioning his injury record?

You know,the guy who won three Lance Todd trophies.

I would like to see the partnership of Richard Horne & Sam Obst develope.If Sean Long is fit, I would consider having him on the bench. I would keep him in reserve & use him @ the right times during the match.

Taking into account his age & fitness & his experience, I believe that in playing him this way we can maximize his talent. I have based this in view on what I consider to be the current state of our playing strength @ the present time.

He may however not want to partake in such venture & I am aware that many may not agree with the idea.