: Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:57 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Washy back in full training and available for the Wigan game (HDM)

40 mins against fev would be good for him.

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:18 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Washy back in full training and available for the Wigan game (HDM)

Excellent news, he was outstanding for us last season and should be the starting 13 imo.

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:22 am  

PAUL M wrote:

Excellent news, he was outstanding for us last season and should be the starting 13 imo.

do you think he'll play? with no friendlys left i'd have guessed a hit out in the reserves (if their season starts soon) with burnett playing in the back row after his good friendly performances.

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:26 am  

Sheldon wrote:

do you think he'll play? with no friendlys left i'd have guessed a hit out in the reserves (if their season starts soon) with burnett playing in the back row after his good friendly performances.

Depends on his fitness, same question could be asked of Berro and Tony.

[Chris71]

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:43 am  

thehullwhitestar wrote:

I'm not very confident !!

Is it just me that thinks that this Wigan game is going to be the beginning of a reality check and a disappointing start to the season ??

For me, our squad is just too short on quality. A "buzz" in the camp and new training methods etc.. is one thing but a squad with quality throughout is another.

To be honest this season can't be any worse than the last few when for one reason or another we have flattered to deceive.
This season I am fairly confident we will do well if we stay fairly injury free.
Thorman & Horne gelling and becoming a great pairing is going to be key to our season (if our forwards to their job) along with Berrigan in his best position.

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:41 am  

Chris71 wrote:

To be honest this season can't be any worse than the last few when for one reason or another we have flattered to deceive.
This season I am fairly confident we will do well if we stay fairly injury free.
Thorman & Horne gelling and becoming a great pairing is going to be key to our season (if our forwards to their job) along with Berrigan in his best position.

And what happens when one of them has the inevitable lay-off through injury ?? Tommy Lee again ???

Our pack doing it's job is based on lots of hard work and application but with very little go-forward. If Thackray can avoid injury and if Moa or Malony (or both) can prove to be good signings, we have a chance but there are too many "ifs" for me and I keep ending up at the fact that we are probably three quality players short of a proper tilt at silverware.

I really hope I'm wrong.

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:10 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

do you think he'll play? with no friendlys left i'd have guessed a hit out in the reserves (if their season starts soon) with burnett playing in the back row after his good friendly performances.

Burnett deserves a chance but i think he will miss out as we are strong in the back row ATM with Tickle, Manu, Radford and Washbrook

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:33 pm  

I really dont get why people are so down with coming season!! After last season there is only upwards to go and for that there is no real expectations for the team. which i believe will be so beneficial for the team cos so many times we have thrown to high a expection onto them!. I personally think top 6 is well within our reach. come on you Hulla

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:39 pm  

1 Motu
2 Calderwood
3 G.Horne
4 Yeaman
5 Briscoe
6 R.Horne
7 Thorman
8 Cusack
9 Berrigan
10 King
11 Radford
12 Manu
13Tickle

14 Dowes
15 Thackray
16 Houghton
17 Burnett

seriously weak bench NOT!!
I think thats a decent side to be honest , one thing is for sure we have a ton more options going forrard

: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:45 pm  

wilsonshull wrote:

I really dont get why people are so down with coming season!! After last season there is only upwards to go and for that there is no real expectations for the team. which i believe will be so beneficial for the team cos so many times we have thrown to high a expection onto them!. I personally think top 6 is well within our reach. come on you Hulla

Its a bit depressing that the top six is seen as an achievement, though, given we finished 2nd in 2006.