Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:30 pm  

Old Timer No 4 wrote:

Unfortunately for us(KR) we will be seriously short on first choice players, which is a shame because I genuinely think with the first choices available(and fit) we could have given any team a real fright..However, it is what it is and we are glad to be here, and for us it's been far too long. This should be your game, but we live in hope as opposed to expectation for this one. Hope it's a good game and not a walkover. You should win and expect you to as you will probably have too much strike power for us.
Next year will be very telling, just hope we can build on this year. You lot know all about TS and what he brings, we're glad he,s with us. I am old school and seen success before and want it back, and still think we are two quality signings short to challenge the top four, but hey, we are happy so far.
Hope the score is close, strange things happen sometime.

We've had the likes of Dean Sampson, and others, that have come out of retirement to make the numbers up for our opponents, and have struggled against them. Rugby isn't played on paper, and a win has to earned with respect for possession, discipline and 1-17 putting a shift in.

Hope it's an enjoyable and open game.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:51 pm  

No doubt KR can win this one, even with a few players out.

If we go in with the right mentality then it could be an easy-ish night for us.

But so often we haven't done and probably won't do again. I think it'll be close.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:15 pm  

If Hull KR's off the cuff stuff comes off, it's almost impossible to defend against. The left hand side attack with Linnett, Kenny-Dowell and Hall would have given us problems; Hall is a big miss. Abdull can be great if his kicking game is on.

However, if our pack gets us on top and we get quick play the balls, then even without D Clark, the quality of Ratchford and the two Ws with an in form Currie and speed of Mamo (and possibly Ashton) would be more than enough.

Then again, we may have one of our nosebleeds and limp out again.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:33 pm  

Can't see anything but a Warrington win here.
Oh wait, this is Warrington we are talking about.......

On paper and with the injuries HKR have - even with their offloading - there should only be one result.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:47 pm  

Jack Napier wrote:

No doubt KR can win this one, even with a few players out.

If we go in with the right mentality then it could be an easy-ish night for us.

But so often we haven't done and probably won't do again. I think it'll be close.

Agree with this, we need to show Hull KR a lot of respect, they've earnt it this season.

We should win but losing on Friday would leave familiar feelings in light of our recent playoff history.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:01 pm  

Old Timer No 4 wrote:

Unfortunately for us(KR) we will be seriously short on first choice players, which is a shame because I genuinely think with the first choices available(and fit) we could have given any team a real fright..However, it is what it is and we are glad to be here, and for us it's been far too long. This should be your game, but we live in hope as opposed to expectation for this one. Hope it's a good game and not a walkover. You should win and expect you to as you will probably have too much strike power for us.
Next year will be very telling, just hope we can build on this year. You lot know all about TS and what he brings, we're glad he,s with us. I am old school and seen success before and want it back, and still think we are two quality signings short to challenge the top four, but hey, we are happy so far.
Hope the score is close, strange things happen sometime.

You’re lucky to have him mate, enjoy it. Our (wire) best ever coach for sure.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:06 pm  

KR and Cas have both done us (CC semi) when we were all doing a Saints, thinking’s we only had to turn up.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Sun Sep 19, 2021 7:26 pm  

KR won't be an easy game at all, take them lightly they'll turn us over.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:09 am  

DallasMead2 wrote:

You’re lucky to have him mate, enjoy it. Our (wire) best ever coach for sure.

The "Blackball Bullet " was a great coach. Signed a 10 year contract with you back in the 50's and you had a decent decade alongside Hull FC who also thrived in that decade coached by one of your ex players.

Re: Hull KR It Is : Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:59 am  

I think we should be on red alert for this one. TS knows that they won’t ordinarily win an upfront “play off style” arm wrestle so will be getting the trick book out.

I think Price will stay true to Plan A and try and grind them down, but momentum can be a funny thing. If they get to a good start they can rattle up some points quickly, it’s about how well we can address that and reverse the momentum.

I’m a card carrying member of the Tony Smith fan club, and ordinarily would look forward to watching HKR as they play some really good rugby times, but this week scares me a bit.