Re: Daunting trip to Odsal........... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:40 pm  

I dont fancy our chances for this game, however if we control the ruck and Henderson in particular we will have a shot. We looked a lot better in the 2nd half against Warrington when we got into their faces and pressured their pivots - and we controlled a pack that contained Morley, Wood, Carvel, Monaghan, Waterhouse, Westwood etc so although your pack is strong also, we have had that match against Warrington to 'battle harden' us whereas your walk in the park against Bradford might not have had the same effect.

Briscoe and Yeaman have been quiet so far, probably as a result of the shorter pre season due to 4 nations duty. Houghton and Horne are looking very sharp, as is Mckinnon at Full Back. I dont fancy us to beat you, but could be close

Re: Daunting trip to Odsal........... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:47 pm  

Wilde 3 wrote:

I dont fancy our chances for this game, however if we control the ruck and Henderson in particular we will have a shot. We looked a lot better in the 2nd half against Warrington when we got into their faces and pressured their pivots - and we controlled a pack that contained Morley, Wood, Carvel, Monaghan, Waterhouse, Westwood etc so although your pack is strong also, we have had that match against Warrington to 'battle harden' us whereas your walk in the park against Bradford might not have had the same effect.

Briscoe and Yeaman have been quiet so far, probably as a result of the shorter pre season due to 4 nations duty. Houghton and Horne are looking very sharp, as is Mckinnon at Full Back. I dont fancy us to beat you, but could be close

I think Fitz could be a big loss,judging by his last two games at Gilbert Brutus ?

[John_D]

Daunting visit from Hull FC... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:24 pm  

Splitting Hull FC based conversation from the Bradford game thread. Continue the debate here

Re: Daunting trip to Odsal........... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:29 pm  

sanjunien wrote:

I think Fitz could be a big loss,judging by his last two games at Gilbert Brutus ?

Westerman and Tickle have really stepped up with their defensive efforts this year to cover that loss.

From an attack point of view, he did take it in well but when used as a pivot our play really slowed down. With Westerman there now, this doesnt happen

Re: Daunting trip to Odsal........... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:43 pm  

Wilde 3 wrote:

Westerman and Tickle have really stepped up with their defensive efforts this year to cover that loss.

From an attack point of view, he did take it in well but when used as a pivot our play really slowed down. With Westerman there now, this doesnt happen

yeh,you have some great players at the club with Westerman now maturing (as a player and as a person hopefully) into a fine player wherever he's played it seems.

should be one of the games of the season IMO - can't wait

still predicting a two point game or a draw...

[Jimmythecuckoo]

Re: Daunting visit from Hull FC... : Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:13 pm  

We have to be confident after last weekend... To get a win like that without so many recognised players shows strength in depth.

Re: Daunting visit from Hull FC... : Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:13 pm  

Temperatures looking very cold with night frosts, is the Gilbert Brutus pitch protected?

Re: Daunting visit from Hull FC... : Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:09 pm  

Does it have under pitch heating?

[John_D]

Re: Daunting visit from Hull FC... : Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:25 am  

Squad: Greeny, Pryce, Sa, Bosc, Dureau, Fef, Hendo, Casty, Sir Steve Menzies Campbell, Mr Anderson, Raguin, JPB, Gossard, Millard, JaJa, Paea, Baitieri, Duport, Fisher

Re: Daunting visit from Hull FC... : Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:15 pm  

John_D wrote:

Squad: Greeny, Pryce, Sa, Bosc, Dureau, Fef, Hendo, Casty, Sir Steve Menzies Campbell, Mr Anderson, Raguin, JPB, Gossard, Millard, JaJa, Paea, Baitieri, Duport, Fisher

are you sure it's not Sir Steve Compton Mackenzies ?