Perhaps it is just me, but I don't consider Saints the massive favourites that everyone else seems to be.

Favourites yes. Clear favourites, yes. However, Hull are consistently the most inconsistent team in the league and I wouldn't put it past them to outplay Saints.

As for the team, there's no huge need to change it. The only option I would consider is dropping Percival to ensure sufficient defensive solidity. Lineham and Crooks could have a field day against Percival and Swift.

but Crookes can be just as shakey as Percy, I'd give him the start, if it looks like it'll cost us dear, we can always move jones in.

The was it the CC final when Lineham and/or Crooks where bigged up before the match and had a mare during.

I did not see a lot of Hull last year, but at this time of year the battle is going to be in the forwards. Percival and Swift can be just as cutting edge. I really thought they settled down last week after a shakey opening couple of minutes.

Lineham was injured and didn't play in the CC final. Crooks was risked despite initially being ruled out for the season with an ankle injury. Yes he struggled but he clearly wasn't fit, and didn't play again in the last 4 games of the season.

Wasn't it the other crooks (Jason?) who also had a dire game?

Yes, but he's not playing, long term injury. In fact it wouldn't surprise me if he's already played his last game for Hull.

And its Ben CROOKS the centre, and Jason CROOKES the winger.

Whatever the result tomorrow (and obviously I hope its 2 points coming back to Hull), lets hope that the match is a fitting tribute to the one and only Steve Prescott. I can't be there, but will be thinking of him. Hope you all have a good night.

I honestly cant remember. I just recall one wing being torn to bits. I shall be listening in via the dulcite tones of ray French and Rooney. So I expect the pitch to be in perfect condition and some champagne rl to be on display.

Why don't you listen on Wish FM? The commentary quality is 10x better.

The old wireless does not stretch to Leeds from St. Helens. But I can get Merseyside on the Net. Although on occasion I have listened to humberside

Some people never learn.

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I like wish fm's commentary. for a local station, its excellent

I'm more of a BBC Merseyside man myself. Also I love Try Time on Thursday nights.

Defence was a bit suspect throughout but it was only the last 5 and a half minutes that was comical . Without those 14 points we'd have kept Catalan to 20 Points, and was not as comical as their last gasp win against you in 2012

That said you are a much stronger team this year and expect a Saints win, despite Raddes work on defence during the week, expect that our right side will be breached on a few occasions.