Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:01 am  

Maybe our dual reg partners could help us out with our front row predicament.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:09 am  

Seth wrote:

Smiths response to the MacDonald question right at the end of the press conference is brilliant.

Yes it was, and it was a stupid question from Martyn Sandler looking for a rise from him, glad he gave him short shrift.

Another point on these press conferences, why can't the journalists present themselves a bit better, there's only James Deighton that gives any impression of professionalism.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:03 am  

fanstanningley wrote:

I'd start Smith at prop over Donaldson and have a back three of Martin McDonnell and Bentley.Bring Smith back on later in the game at Loose.

If that was the case id rather see Oconnor at 13 as he adds some real energy defensively. If Mcdonnell plays i think he starts.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:13 am  

Seth wrote:

If that was the case id rather see Oconnor at 13 as he adds some real energy defensively. If Mcdonnell plays i think he starts.

Yes that would work better.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:11 pm  

It could be worse, we could have blown loads of salary cap on plodders like Pele, Ese'ese and Knockonball.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:51 pm  

https://twitter.com/hullfcofficial/stat ... 38610?s=46 And we think we have issues! I fear for them against Warrington

https://twitter.com/hullfcofficial/stat ... 38610?s=46 And we think we have issues! I fear for them against Warrington

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:14 pm  

christopher wrote:

https://twitter.com/hullfcofficial/status/1760273167946338610?s=46

And we think we have issues! I fear for them against Warrington

Wow, 60 I reckon. Feel for TS I really like him, though maybe time has caught up with him.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:23 pm  

Seth wrote:

Wow, 60 I reckon. Feel for TS I really like him, though maybe time has caught up with him.

Doesn't help that FC are a bit skint so are cutting costs.

Tony Smith seems to come across like he's enjoying coaching and everything it involves but isn't really bothered about winning stuff, a bit like it's a hobby. Maybe he hasn't got the drive anymore but just enjoys the job.

As you say he's a really nice guy.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:30 pm  

christopher wrote:

Doesn't help that FC are a bit skint so are cutting costs.

Tony Smith seems to come across like he's enjoying coaching and everything it involves but isn't really bothered about winning stuff, a bit like it's a hobby. Maybe he hasn't got the drive anymore but just enjoys the job.

As you say he's a really nice guy.

I attended a week long coaching camp that he lead some of the content on nearly 20 years ago now, he was by far the most fascinating and genuine coach I'd ever had the opportunity to talk with and listen to his philosophies. Great guy and as you say always seems to enjoy what he does regardless of the outcome.

Re: RD 2 | Hull KR (A) : Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:06 pm  

On a soft pitch we are just going to have to make yardage. TNW and Ruan both in for me, and only one of McDonnell, Bentley or Donaldson.

If we try to defend our way out of this game we will lose.