TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:17 pm  

Talaupapa
Hodgson
Webster
Welham
Hall
Green
Dobson
Watts
Hodgson
O`Hara
Cox
Newton
Galea

This is without anymore signings, but we will sign another 5 imo
What would you go with

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:29 pm  

suttonrobin wrote:

Talaupapa
Hodgson
Webster
Welham
Hall
Green
Dobson
Watts
Hodgson
O`Hara
Cox
Newton
Galea

This is without anymore signings, but we will sign another 5 imo






I don't think Newton will be here next season
What would you go with

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:35 pm  

Who started the Newton going rumour - I can't remember now? It could be one of those timely boost things when he re-commits to Hull KR and signs an extension.

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:36 pm  

suttonrobin wrote:

Talaupapa
Hodgson
Webster
Welham
Hall
Green
Dobson
Watts
Hodgson
O`Hara
Cox
Newton
Galea

This is without anymore signings, but we will sign another 5 imo
What would you go with

Scott Taylor's form merits him a place for sure.

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:44 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Who started the Newton going rumour - I can't remember now? It could be one of those timely boost things when he re-commits to Hull KR and signs an extension.

Now was it u Mrs B

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:50 pm  

gingerspice wrote:

Now was it u Mrs B

I honestly don't think so - I'm sure it was Philb.

The OP seems to have missed Ben Cockayne off the list. 4 times in Craven Park's last chance saloon.

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sat Aug 27, 2011 8:00 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

I honestly don't think so - I'm sure it was Philb.

The OP seems to have missed Ben Cockayne off the list. 4 times in Craven Park's last chance saloon.

I think it was you, although I have heard he won't be here next season

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:56 am  

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull_kr/7939323.stm Contracted till the end of 2013 so must have asked for a release.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull_kr/7939323.stm Contracted till the end of 2013 so must have asked for a release.

[Mild Rover]

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:58 am  

I think we might have a bit more genuine competition for places, with the emergence of some good young players. The left hand side is probably clearest - Galea - Welham - D. Hodgson.
I'm not clear yet on whether Horne is coming in primarily as a centre or a backrower. We're releasing 4 experienced backs (none of them centres, admittedly, but things could be shuffled), and have good depth in the pack. But if Newton does go, and we sign an experienced right winger, then it'll look different. Latus hasn't looked out of place and Hall did very well on the other side against saints (my DVD came ).
Given the number of powerful forwards, playing with that type of player at 13, rather than than a ball player like Murrell, would make the structure of the team better match the balance of the squad. Murrell would then 'only' be cover for 6, 7 and 9.
A new coach may see one or two things differently to JM, so there's every possibility one or two fringe players might step up or a couple of regulars might drift down the pecking order.

[R.B.A]

Re: TEAM(ish) for 2012 : Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:13 am  

Mild Rover wrote:

I think we might have a bit more genuine competition for places, with the emergence of some good young players. The left hand side is probably clearest - Galea - Welham - D. Hodgson.
I'm not clear yet on whether Horne is coming in primarily as a centre or a backrower. We're releasing 4 experienced backs (none of them centres, admittedly, but things could be shuffled), and have good depth in the pack. But if Newton does go, and we sign an experienced right winger, then it'll look different. Latus hasn't looked out of place and Hall did very well on the other side against saints (my DVD came ).
Given the number of powerful forwards, playing with that type of player at 13, rather than than a ball player like Murrell, would make the structure of the team better match the balance of the squad. Murrell would then 'only' be cover for 6, 7 and 9.
A new coach may see one or two things differently to JM, so there's every possibility one or two fringe players might step up or a couple of regulars might drift down the pecking order.

I quite like the prospect of us starting games with Watts as the extra prop at 13, bringing Murrell on during the match to mix things up a bit then reverting back to 3 props to end the game. Its a shame that Greens suspension stops it from happening at Catalans.
With regards next seasons team, i think that i will wait until recruitment is finished because i dont think we have seen the half of it yet.