Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:05 am  

Steve0 wrote:

Only 60k there last year when saints were there, I think whilst it stays at old Trafford, the days of grand finals selling out is over

Yes but still some lingering Covid doubts last year when tickets first went on sale, I for one had got fed up of booking events and hotels and having everything delayed or cancelled.

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:23 pm  

Steve0 wrote:

Not one northern player in London's promotion challenging team this weekend, brilliant work from them and proof that expansion can increase the player pool given time

plus they are scouting players in the south of england and rugby union which again is something we should be doing.
We should have a scout who is contantly watching lower league games and rugby union.
I doubt anyone at the club knows any of the London players apart from Bienek team yet on Sunday they could be back in S/L

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:31 pm  

bonaire wrote:

plus they are scouting players in the south of england and rugby union which again is something we should be doing.
We should have a scout who is contantly watching lower league games and rugby union.
I doubt anyone at the club knows any of the London players apart from Bienek team yet on Sunday they could be back in S/L

Presmumably we are give we have had a number of trialists from union in recent seasons, such as the young Welsh lad and the centre who scored four tries on his Academy debut.

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:47 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Presmumably we are give we have had a number of trialists from union in recent seasons, such as the young Welsh lad and the centre who scored four tries on his Academy debut.

the centre was from the Army so probably given our past connections was recommended
dont know about the Welsh lad
What i meant was having a full paid member of staff who obviously has a rugby background and his job is to watch games in Rugby league to identify potential in players from lower divisions and also Rugby union
Sitting back waiting for someone to recommend a player to the club needs to be upgraded with a more pro active approach without breaking the bank.

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:56 pm  

Pearson has said today in his interview we are making changes to the backroom staff which includes scouting.

We've definitely seemed more proactive in poaching players outside of the Hull area more recently. Staveley, Balmforth, and Wainehouse are all from 'outside'

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:57 pm  

bonaire wrote:

the centre was from the Army so probably given our past connections was recommended
dont know about the Welsh lad
What i meant was having a full paid member of staff who obviously has a rugby background and his job is to watch games in Rugby league to identify potential in players from lower divisions and also Rugby union
Sitting back waiting for someone to recommend a player to the club needs to be upgraded with a more pro active approach without breaking the bank.

We had a young lad from Torfaen Tigers, Jermarie Chatham, who I think ended up playing for Cornwall. Also there was Guy Armitage from darn sarf who I believe is now at Toulouse.

In terms of scouting there's certainly work going on in Cumbria to spot upcoming talent.

I could't name you any scout from any other club but it doesn't mean that they don't exist.

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:08 am  

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... gby-league Love this guy. Want Catalans to win but would also be delighted for Peet.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... gby-league Love this guy. Want Catalans to win but would also be delighted for Peet.

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:20 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/12/matt-peet-wigan-warriors-grand-final-rugby-league

Love this guy. Want Catalans to win but would also be delighted for Peet.

He's annoyingly likable for a Wigan coach

A really humble guy who will hopefully be in the coaching game for a long time

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:33 am  

mwindass wrote:

He's annoyingly likable for a Wigan coach

A really humble guy who will hopefully be in the coaching game for a long time

Reading the other piece about league coaches in union , He could well become a target for them after their World Cup judging by that article .

Re: TV Games - Not Hull : Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:41 am  

Over 2000 Dragons fans expected at Old Trafford on Saturday , Not a bad effort .