Re: Hull next week : Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:55 pm  

Regarding Connor, I find it very interesting who the original poster on the Connor thread on the Hull board is:

Re: Hull next week : Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:58 pm  

I would have thought that Hull FC would try to get their injured players back and fit for the top 8 playoffs. No point trying to get them back too soon, a fully fit Hull squad will stand a chance of getting to the Grand Final.

Re: Hull next week : Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:21 pm  

KevW60349 wrote:

I would have thought that Hull FC would try to get their injured players back and fit for the top 8 playoffs. No point trying to get them back too soon, a fully fit Hull squad will stand a chance of getting to the Grand Final.

that's a good point well made.
I cant see them finishing lower than 5th, as it would require one of Us/Hudd/Catalans to win both games and them to lose both theirs to overtake them......

Re: Hull next week : Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:44 pm  

KevW60349 wrote:

I would have thought that Hull FC would try to get their injured players back and fit for the top 8 playoffs. No point trying to get them back too soon, a fully fit Hull squad will stand a chance of getting to the Grand Final.

Good plan in theory. Unfortunately we (Hull) could be 9 points behind 4th place if we live se on Sunday and the final regular season round.

Re: Hull next week : Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:12 pm  

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

Good plan in theory. Unfortunately we (Hull) could be 9 points behind 4th place if we live se on Sunday and the final regular season round.

Hull FC simply cannot get into the top 4, with 2 rounds to go they are 5 points behind Warrinton who are currently in 4th position.
They are though, guaranteed a top 8 position,i can't see them finishing lower than sixth, there is no chance of Hull finishing in the middle eights.
So to me, and if i was the coach of Hull FC, i would be concentrating on getting as many of the first team squad back for top 8 play offs.
With a fully fit squad they would be better putting all their energy into the top 8 play off & i think Hull would have every chance of getting to the final.

Re: Hull next week : Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:39 am  

KevW60349 wrote:

I would have thought that Hull FC would try to get their injured players back and fit for the top 8 playoffs. No point trying to get them back too soon, a fully fit Hull squad will stand a chance of getting to the Grand Final.

Everyone wants their players fit for the play offs and semi finals.
However, Hull and the rest of us, have little chance of catching the current top 4.
Maybe, they could just about scrape 4th but, they will need to win the majority of their remaining games, including the game on Sunday to have any chance of this.
With points on the board carrying over, a win against Wakefield is just as valuable as beating Saints, well nearly.
With the injuries they already have, I cant see FC making too much of an impact in the playoffs and I hope that they think the same and dont risk any players who may be carrying a knock

Re: Hull next week : Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:42 am  

KevW60349 wrote:

Hull FC simply cannot get into the top 4, with 2 rounds to go they are 5 points behind Warrinton who are currently in 4th position.
They are though, guaranteed a top 8 position,i can't see them finishing lower than sixth, there is no chance of Hull finishing in the middle eights.
So to me, and if i was the coach of Hull FC, i would be concentrating on getting as many of the first team squad back for top 8 play offs.
With a fully fit squad they would be better putting all their energy into the top 8 play off & i think Hull would have every chance of getting to the final.

and do you not think the next two games don't count to the league position

Re: Hull next week : Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:00 am  

Connor confirmed out injured for rest of season

Re: Hull next week : Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:35 am  

KevW60349 wrote:

Hull FC simply cannot get into the top 4, with 2 rounds to go they are 5 points behind Warrinton who are currently in 4th position.
They are though, guaranteed a top 8 position,i can't see them finishing lower than sixth, there is no chance of Hull finishing in the middle eights.
So to me, and if i was the coach of Hull FC, i would be concentrating on getting as many of the first team squad back for top 8 play offs.
With a fully fit squad they would be better putting all their energy into the top 8 play off & i think Hull would have every chance of getting to the final.

Hull (or any other team for that matter) need to be in the top 4 after another 9 games, hence why every games counts.


If we start the 8's needing a team to slip up in 5 out of 7 games, then the season is done!

Re: Hull next week : Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:54 am  

Willzay wrote:

Regarding Connor, I find it very interesting who the original poster on the Connor thread on the Hull board is:

Why do you find that interesting? I started a thread stating I thought England looked better with him on the field and wondered if they saw him as Sneyd`s long term half partner? Not too sure why that is of great interest to you.