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| I'm not a big Kopczak fan, but don't forget the lad missed a lot of presason due to the knee injury he picked up against England while he was playing for Wales. He's probably a few weeks behind a few others in terms of fitness levels and probably wouldn't have played all these games had Sculthorpe not got injured as well.
I think he's playing as McNamara doesn't feel any of the other yonger lads are upto the job yet. More likely to see a Burgess / other youngster against Quins at home.......don't think Hull away with the size of their pack is the time to throw in a lad for his debut if you can sensibly avoid it.
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| Quote: Bradford Badger "
I think he's playing as McNamara doesn't feel any of the other yonger lads are upto the job yet. More likely to see a Burgess / other youngster against Quins at home.......don't think Hull away with the size of their pack is the time to throw in a lad for his debut if you can sensibly avoid it.'"
I suppose you're right there. I hope Koppy can re-gain some of his form from late last season as it would certainly be good for the team. For his size he should be making way more metres.
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| The Donaldson for Worrincy seems to be a no brainer doesn't it?
Let's hope Macca sees the light this week
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| 1. Halley
2. Crookes
3. Sykes
4. Menzies
5. Reardon
6. Kearney
7. Orford
8. Scruton
9. L'Estrange
10. Lynch
11. Whitehead
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| Quote: 6Iestyn6 "1. Halley
2. Crookes
3. Sykes
4. Menzies
5. Reardon
6. Kearney
7. Orford
8. Scruton
9. L'Estrange
10. Lynch
11. Whitehead
12. Langley
13. Donaldson
14. Godwin
15. Hall
16. Nero
17. Kopzcak'"
Interesting.
Why drop Sheriffe when he's probably our most improved player and keeps getting better?
If you're going to take Nero out of the centres, why not put Crookes in, instead of on the wing?
Nero doesn't run the ball in hard enough to be used in the pack anymore imo, so having him on the bench would be useless.
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| definitely keep donaldson in definitely and langley in worrincy. Only other change I'd consider would be platt/crookes for nero. I know theres an argument for giving nero and reardon a chance to develop a partnership but we've given it six games now and there hasnt been any sign of improvement on that side. so it could be time to freshen things up on that side imo.
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| Quote: mat " I know theres an argument for giving nero and reardon a chance to develop a partnership but we've given it six games now and there hasnt been any sign of improvement on that side. so it could be time to freshen things up on that side imo.'"
I wonder what Macca's plan is longer term - well next season more specifically.
Nero is OOC this year, therefore there are a number of options for next year.
1. Offer him a new deal and stay with that pairing
2. Sign someone else (a big name) for that position.
3. Go with Platt & Reardon.
4. Go with Crookes and Reardon and hope Crookes swims rather than sinks.
5. Move Menzies to Centre to mentor the development of Crookes for a year.
I think all options have pro's and cons, but if 4/5 are where we are heading then Crookes needs more action this year with out a doubt.
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| Quote: Wigan Bull "I wonder what Macca's plan is longer term - well next season more specifically.
Nero is OOC this year, therefore there are a number of options for next year.
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What makes it more interesting is that, after reading other peoples comments I believe he also comes off quota next year so we could keep him with no real issues on the quota front. I'd be hoping for a marked improvement on his form before a contract is offered though!
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| Quote: Bradford Badger "What makes it more interesting is that, after reading other peoples comments I believe he also comes off quota next year so we could keep him with no real issues on the quota front. I'd be hoping for a marked improvement on his form before a contract is offered though!'"
Can't remember the details but I thought the RFL were supposed to be stopping/have stopped people coming off the quota?
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| Quote: Bulliac "Can't remember the details but I thought the RFL were supposed to be stopping/have stopped people coming off the quota?'"
I'm sure Mr Aardvaark will clarify..........
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| I cannot believe people are discussing Nero going.
He should be the number one priority for retention, our best back last year! He will come good when the pitches start to harden. I blame it on the unseasonably cold weather we've been having
When it gets warmer and teams start throwing the ball around with gay abandon you will see the value of Nero while others lose their heads, mark my words.
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| Nero's certainly not been up to last year's form so far this year.
I think a decent centre should be high up on the wish list for 2010.
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| Quote: Ancient Provocateur "I cannot believe people are discussing Nero going.
He should be the number one priority for retention, our best back last year! He will come good when the pitches start to harden. I blame it on the unseasonably cold weather we've been having
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| Hull 19-man squad.
Berrigan, T Briscoe, Calderwood, Cusack, Dowes, Fitzgibbon, Horne, Houghton, Lauaki, Long, Manu, Moa, O’Meley, Radford, Tansey, Tickle, Turner, Whiting, Yeaman
rlHall replaced by Calderwood.rl
Would imagine they'll line up something like;
Tansey
Briscoe
Yeaman
Whiting
Calderwood
Horne
Long
O'Meley
Berrigan
Radford
Tickle
Manu
Fitzgibbon
Cusack
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Houghton/Turner
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| Quote: Ancient Provocateur "I cannot believe people are discussing Nero going.
He should be the number one priority for retention, our best back last year! He will come good when the pitches start to harden. I blame it on the unseasonably cold weather we've been having
He's average.
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