I don't claim he is Einstein, however he was there which you clearly wasn't so I'm unsure how you can comment on the game over someone who was. As someone who has seen Shaul play at his best, he says that whilst he's probably no worse than what they have, he's certainly no better which sums him up for me.

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

WOW

Holy moly, pre 2018 both Shaul and Bowden were playing well but unfortunately they haven't played well enough since and both suffered bad injuries.

Walker is no world beater but he has shown more in the 3 games he's played than Bowden and Shaul have in 4 and a bit years. As for being fed on scraps they have both been given opportunities but just haven't been able to take them. Time has sadly caught up with them along with some others still at the club but maybe a change of club can help then in the twilight of their careers, who knows?

If Shaul or Bowden were still top players then why is Wakefield the club that they'd go too, even you have to admit that there's a reason for that?

Anyway, back to the Toulouse game rather than Jamie Shaul

Guess the team time?

Unless there is a huge change in preparation for the game, attitude and mindset within the 17 that take to the field in Toulouse I can't see us getting a much needed result.

Couple of hopefuls in this team but it is just guessing.

Walker

Swift

Simms

Mitch

Mac

Connor

Gale

Evans

Lovoudo

Fash

Mau

Long staff

Smith

Subs

Brown

Satae

Houghton

Laidlaw

Wonder if Smith go centre

We must've invested in some holy water because I am seeing rumours of Savelio back in the squad

Well Connor made a miraculous recovery so you never know

Centre it is

So no one back this week from injury and also minus suspended Sao and Wynne, [url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/brett-hodgson-explains-how-hull-7383543very slim pickings indeed.[/url. Also sounds like Mau, Griffin and Swift may well be way of returning anytime soon judging from Hodgsons comments.



Connor/Smith

Walker

Simm

Mitch

McIntosh

Smith/Connor

Gale

Evans

Lovodua

Brown

Lane

Longstaff

Fash



Laidlaw

Taylor

Balmforth

Severs



Taylor lucky in that he'll be in the 17 more out of necessity rather than form. As much as I'd like to see Barron or Martin on the wing not sure we have enough experience in the centre's to do it. Not sure if to keep Connor at 6 with Smith at FB or have Connor at FB with Smith at 6.

Doing it tough.



Maybe give Lewis Martin a go on one wing?

water boy

Walker

Martin

Simm

Mitch

Mcintosh



Connor

Gale



Evans

Houghton

Brown

Lane

Longstaff

Lovodua



Laidlaw

Fash

Smith

Taylor?

Can't go with Simm, Longstaff and Martin.



I think Smith will play centre, with the amount of players out, we can't have an experienced NRL player sat on the bench for half ten game.

I've seen BH describe him as a 14, so that's why I stuck him on the bench. Ellam has indicated Smith at centre, so we could well see him there.

Full strength he may play off the bench, but now needs must.



Smith for Wynne

Laidlaw for Dai

Balmforth for JJ



Keep the rest the sake, not a lot else we can do at the moment.

Who knows with Brett's interchange policy, as long has he doesn't get the 17th mans come on at 77 minutes role

Walker would be a disaster on the wing so leave him at full back and play Walker or Barron on the wing.

We have played young lads on the wing before and speed and fitness will be a major factor in this game

Gale is doing nothing in my opinion so play Connor and the new man Smith in the halves or move Connor to centre.

Its also time to see what Simm can do at centre therefore we could move Mitch to the wing.

One thing is certain he will find a position for Johnstone

Squad announced.

As rubbish as we've been lately those squad numbers are still crazy.



1 – Jake Connor

5 – Darnell McIntosh

7 – Luke Gale

9 – Danny Houghton

13 – Jordan Lane

14 – Joe Lovodua

16 – Kane Evans

17 – Brad Fash

20 – Jack Brown

21 – Jordan Johnstone

25 – Mitieli Vulikijapani

27 – Jacob Hookem

30 – Scott Taylor

31 – Charlie Severs

32 – Harvey Barron

34 – Davy Litten

35 – Matty Laidlaw

36 – Jack Walker

37 – Josh Simm

38 – Ellis Longstaff

40 – Will Smith

Tough one to call this do you play Connor centre and lose his creativity but it will be for the good of the team as we only have Mitch available, Play Smith 6 or I have a feeling we will put Lover centre. Got a feeling he might use Smith as a 13.

Walker

Mac

Mitch

Lover

Simm

Connor

Gale

Evans

Mint

Tag

Lane

Longstaff

Brown

Subs

Fash

Laidlaw

JJ

Smith

I'd play Simm at centre and put Barron on the wing.

Simm is a centre rather than a winger so I’d put him in at centre question is would there be enough experience with a back line of Simm and Longstaff to go with Barron on the wing . I’d prefer to start with Lovodua at 9 too. Smith probably in the halves of at 13.

I worry we end up with the likes of Houghton, Lovodua, Smith & Johnstone all in the 17 and on the field at the same time. If Houghton is the 17 then no point having JJ anywhere near the 17. Disappointing that there’s still no Balmforth but as someone alluded too maybe his fitness is sn issue though think he’d be more effective than others that get selected.