After the announcement of the teams, it's now Dons + 4 10/11.

Hull comfortable winners 18- 38 after a good start by the Dons .
Doncaster left out Feka, Spiers, Carr & Cross. Mason Tonks not included .

There was no Corey Hansen today either.

Jamie Thackray was Man Of The Match and deservedly so. I think he played for about 70 minutes as well.

Hull certainly asked more questions than Sheffield or Leeds. I'm reasonably happy with our forward options. We seemed quite disjointed in attack at times when we move the ball wide, and poor in defense on occasions.

Why was Sam Doherty the man set to collect the kick-off at the start of the second half? I wonder if Ryan Wright got injured? I don't think playing Jordie Hedges in the middle unit worked.

At least the game should have highlighted some of the things we need to work on.

I'm sure we'll do very well against the teams we can steamroller down the middle; how well we'll do against the rest depends on how much improvement we can find defensively and whether we can get better co-ordinated in attack.

I think we've got a team that's good enough to challenge for promotion but there's still a lot of work to be done - although to be fair the players haven't had much time playing together so certain frailties are probably only to be expected at this stage.

I can't wait for the season to start for real.

Ryan Wright did pick up a knock .
We missed Cross for his speed around the ruck area, agree about Thackray he looks a handful .

I thought we were crap .... wish I hadn't gone. Mind you I was ill.
Bentham ... what a pr/ck!!!!!

Some of the schoolboy errors we made defied belief. I won't bother detailing them, but you could half Hull's score and more without them.

Yes some of our players are great, but some are ordinary and have done little in three games.

Thornton needs to sort them out or get rid.

Our defence, particularly right side is not good enough. Meanwhile Thornton plays his fiddle in la la land, blissfully unaware.

COYD

That's a bit harsh S-O most fans including me do not attend training . I am hopeful that the coaching staff will sort it .
We were still in the dressing room for the start of the 2nd half .
I am not a coach but we seem to let opposition attackers too much room instead of closing them down .

COYD

The Hull game was by far the toughest of the three matches with them fielding a good half dozen with super league experience. That said I think we've looked quite good so far. Can't see many sides having a pack like ours just hope the half's can lead them around the paddock

The Hull fringe players were a lot more experienced than the Leeds u19's.
The signing of Thackray & Martin have strengthened the pack & Hanson has done well also .

This is one of the reasons I thought we were crap, even a jobsworth like Bentham wasn't pulling us up for being offside which says something.

Part of looking the business of a top side is to look professional. After a great start yesterday, we just looked anything but professional.

Very few systems in place, little planning apparent, a bit haphazard and disorganised really.

Perhaps it was just the side Thornton fielded and the side against Keighley will be better.

Players on my 'dubious about' list are ...
Heil
Tali
Kesik
Miller
Hedges

No beating about the bush there mate.

I think we have to give the players a fair chance , it was Hedges 1st game back .

I do not like picking out players & naming them . There have been some positive performances & I feel we are in a better position than this time last season .

COYD

Probably a good job you aren't picking the squad then isn't it? You would be leaving them with one half back 2 hookers that may have pace but lack any signs of defence and Liam Welham in centres? Not ideal.
Could name players that have had worse games but during friendlies I find picking out players slightly unnecessary.

Don't normally pick players out, but there we go ..

They will be fine against lesser opponents I suppose.

Hull have a facility where supporters can pay £5.99 per month to see match highlights and full game replays. The Dons game is available on their site.

An after match interview can be seen for free: [urlhttp://www.hullfc.com/news/2017-02-07-catch-doncaster-highlights-and-reaction[/url

I've asked Carl if we can have a similar facility. We'll see what he says in this week's In The Dugout.

see the highlights for free - www.hullfclive.tv/sections/matches/

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Quote ="Stand-Offish"This is one of the reasons I thought we were crap, even a jobsworth like Bentham wasn't pulling us up for being offside which says something. Part of looking the business of a top side is to look professional. After a great start yesterday, we just looked anything but professional. Very few systems in place, little planning apparent, a bit haphazard and disorganised really. Perhaps it was just the side Thornton fielded and the side against Keighley will be better. Players on my 'dubious about' list are ... Heil Tali Kesik Miller Hedges'" It will be interesting to compare notes www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/spo ... -1-8377347

Quote ="Stand-Offish"This is one of the reasons I thought we were crap, even a jobsworth like Bentham wasn't pulling us up for being offside which says something. Part of looking the business of a top side is to look professional. After a great start yesterday, we just looked anything but professional. Very few systems in place, little planning apparent, a bit haphazard and disorganised really. Perhaps it was just the side Thornton fielded and the side against Keighley will be better. Players on my 'dubious about' list are ... Heil Tali Kesik Miller Hedges'" It will be interesting to compare notes www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/spo ... -1-8377347

Quote ="Moonlight"It will be interesting to compare notes www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/spo ... -1-8377347'" Well I doubt Miller or Hedges would be in doubt for Thornton as that is two thirds of his creative team. And to think that I would judge Hedges on one performance is risible. I believe based on what I have seen, they don't cut the mustard, they might have done in the past. We haven't got great centres or halfbacks ... they are merely OK. We scored three out of our four tries from kicks. They weren't incisive bits of creativity. They were what keeps Geoff at home.

Quote ="Moonlight"It will be interesting to compare notes www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/spo ... -1-8377347'" Well I doubt Miller or Hedges would be in doubt for Thornton as that is two thirds of his creative team. And to think that I would judge Hedges on one performance is risible. I believe based on what I have seen, they don't cut the mustard, they might have done in the past. We haven't got great centres or halfbacks ... they are merely OK. We scored three out of our four tries from kicks. They weren't incisive bits of creativity. They were what keeps Geoff at home.

What keeps Geoff at home is the modern game full stop but I know what you mean . We have 1 centre who has the physical attributes to be a stand out player in this league lets hope he ups his game if selected.
We have a strong pack & some creative players in Tonks & Martin plus the speed of Cross .

COYD

We do ... I am very happy with the players you mention and the halfbacks ought to have a easier ride this season thanks to our forwards.
If our halfbacks matched our forwards, we would be the business ... but they don't.
Would make getting a class scrumhalf a priority, but it won't happen.
The bookies agree with me ....

I really don't know what it is with the Dons and halfbacks .... now't changes.

See Hedges has been given a chance tonight with Hull u23's as have 2 of our centres Heil & England .

Perhaps there is something in what I say.
Heil is more like a second rower than a centre ...he has got to do something.
He came described as a a powerful centre ....
Thus far, that is a joke.

does anyone know how our players went on last night?

Hull got well beaten .

Fonua, Thompson, Connor and Green all in the 17 this week as Hull win against Wakefield.

When we lost this game, and may I say, in the West Indian Collapso style that typifies our time under Thornton, the cliche that was plucked out of the cliche box was 'this is a wake up call'.

Well they must have pressed the snooze button, because guess what Donny, you got another at Keighley.

'But aye listen, the lads are gutted.'
'But aye listen, the fans have got to pull together.'
'But aye listen, we got a big side.'
'But aye listen, Gary has faith in these lads.'

So that's ITD done....

Play spot the crowd against Myton ...

Can we just get some half backs???.

I reckon Newcastle have more idea!
And they aren't even on the radar!

PS Worrincy slightly changes things ....