Brilliant again today. No matter where he is played, he always does the business and for me, is one of the most valuable members of our squad.

Today backed up once again how good he is with ball in hand, along with showing great vision which we all know is one of his biggest assets. In my opinion, he needs to be in the team every week. I'm not fussed what position, he just has to be in there. He brings so much to the table and offers us something different.

Where would you like to see Rich play, not only this season, but next too? I'm not going to get giddy over one game, but is fullback now an option for him? Does he deserve a shot at stand off? Or would you prefer to see him in the pack?

Whilst he did a good job covering at FB he doesn't have the pace to play there long term IMO. For the rest of the season I woud play him at Centre and next season possibly 6 or 13.

I'd love to see him get a run - an extended run - at 6 or 13. Agree with the OP, though - just get him on the pitch. In his entire time with Hull I've never seen him give less than his all on any single occasion. Quality player who must feature more.

Any news on his contract?

Very important member of the squad and must be in the 13 if fit. Rich never lets us down.

On the basis of tonight, Whiting stays, G Horne goes.

Agree, he looked very comfortable at full back and his positional play was excellent. He's got a great pair of hands too and i'd love to see him have a shot at stand off. Basically whatever position he plays, he will bring something to the team and give 100%. Needs signing up ASAP.

On the basis of every game, ever. He's a far superior player in just about every respect.

Think hes agreed a 1 year extention, to be announced soon

He showed more at fullback tonight than Horne ever has and I'd have no problem with him staying there for the rest of the season (or until Tony's back, if he ever is).

The great thing about tonight was he would hardly have expected to come on for Richard Horne at FB - can't imagine he's trained there very often - yet he slotted in perfectly, was faultless under the high ball and came into the line really well. Just shows how naturally gifted he is when he can come on and make an impact in an unfamiliar position.

Might be worth giving him a shot there, didn't do anything wrong.

He rarely does.

Didn't do anything wrong,safe as houses,but will never make it as a full back,because my Grannies faster and she's dead.

Yes because you need the speed of a winger to play full back. Forget about being relaible, able to tackle. having the nounce where it;s needed and being in general a clever player...it's all about speed at fullback isnt it? Perhaps he should have let the fookin ball bounce more eh?

Yes, you need a modicum of speed,if safe as houses is for you, ok,but for us to be able to compete with Leeds and Saints,safe as houses isn't good enough.

I'm not sure people are suggesting he's a first choice FB on a permanent basis. For me, after the stress of Hall and Tony costing us many tries dues to their inability to catch the ball at FB this season, I'd far rather see Whiting there for now.

You talk like he uses a zimmer mate. FFS you're talking about a player that kept up with Calderwood a few games ago to score an awesome try. After Tony, yes,l safe as houses is very appealing. And if it was lost on you. exceptional returns too. But if youve made your mind up...hey ho....

Agreed, a stop gap measure until Motu gets back to fitness or we sign a top class full back.

Gets back to fitness and do what? What every schoolteacher in the north would have him write a 100 lines for?
I will not let the ball bounce
I will not let the ball bounce
I will not let the ball bounce
I will not let the ball bounce
ETC.....

Forgot wellens was a speedster

Agreed, another great performance from Rich, for the rest of the season why not put him at 6 partenring Berro and have Thorman at full back. We need to give Rich a run as a pivot as I'm sure it will pay off for us.

Last I'll post on this subject for me, because we are going backwards and forwards,but for me Whiting will not playing full back next year because he will get exposed in the position with his pace,now I'm not knocking the kid for effort,but can only see his future being in the back row,time will tell who is right and wrong.