The turnaround was pretty spectacular since we were second best in the first half and for the first 5-10 minutes of the second. The back to back tries really broke Dewsbury’s spirit and you could see their body language change. Once their discipline went it was really just a case of “how many” for us.

It’ll be interesting to see what comes of the incident that went on report. Hewar waved play on and allowed Magrin’s try but in back play it looked like Lilley was taken out and there was a bit of push and shove – not sure if any punches were thrown.

I didn’t think the ref had a bad game however I thought the touch judge on the popular side in the second half was a bit slow. There was a blatant knee to Larroyer’s head that was so obvious yet was missed by the touchie. He must have been looking elsewhere.

Campbell’s performance at fullback and Macani’s two tries (both crackers) make selection a bit of a headache with Caro back and Thomas not far off. I thought Caro went ok in the second row but I’m not sure that’s a permanent move. I think Bentley will come straight back in there. I was impressed again by Wilkinson’s workload. He’ll be another good one when he fills out. He took his try well (albeit of a pass that was well forward).

We are building a team for the future with the young lads, just need a few older heads to give the right balance,
Leons experience was missed a bit yesterday, and Scott Moore's was invaluable, in 3 or 4 years time if we keep our young lads and develop them we will be awesome..

Keeping them depends on getting promoted. If, by next season, we aren't looking likely to go up (and with the current system that is [ivery[/i unlikely), then I feel more of them will quite rightly find other ways to reach a higher level. It's a short life as a pro sportsman and you can't waste your best years on sentiment.

Think if we stay up then we need to be getting in the top 4 next season. If we manage that we may well hang onto many of our younger lads since they'll be getting regular games and get the chance to play vs SL opposition (at least until they move the goalposts again).

That'll be the Hull FC fans.

If we want promotion i reckon it will be top 2 we'll need to aim for. I reckon the eights will be scrapped. 14 team SL. Top 2 of championship and bottom 2 of SL then have a play-off for place in SL.

We are nowhere near being able to contest for promotion. Let's not get ahead of ourselves and just make it through this season. If we manage that, then we build gradually.
Even if franchising does come back, we have no right to demand a place considering how badly our owners at the time managed to screw things up the last time we had one.

Indeed. Let's aim for top 4 next season. That's something we failed to achieve last year remember.

We'll need to recruit well if we stay up as a lot of our players will either be retiring or going to their parent clubs.

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I think we need to recruit well now, in order to stay up..(2 forwards)...our lads now are doing a good enough job a little cover and experience would be a nice luxury.
another point of note if Toovey's Visa is to be sorted this week, I would take it that Phoenix will be on his way too..

I'm sure we're trying to recruit some permanent signings.

I suspect the most well known free agents (Bailey and Harrison) won’t come cheap. As has been said before Bailey would be good if he was 100% committed but could be an expensive waste if he wasn’t. Harrison would be decent, provided he was over his injuries. We don’t want any crocks.

Aside from those two I’d say we may be better looking overseas or just waiting to see who becomes available after Easter. It may also be the case we need a hooker before long but I hope not.

If we stop up we’re going to need at least 3 props, 2 backrowers and a halfback. That’s quite a shopping list.

Recruiting for next season will be really difficult. We should use loans as best we can. Get in early and ask if we can take players like Lilley, Oledski and Murray on full seasons, or at least next year's versions of them.

Ideally I would like to keep all the above for as long as possible but it's probably not going to happen so best start looking and planning now.

Harrison would be a great signing this season as he plays all over the pack, stick him into the backrower and take the pressure from young players like Wilkinson and Bentley. They've done really well, but they will benefit from a rest as well. Obviously can't break the bank for him but if he wants to get his career back on track then we could be a good shout for him, I suspect it will be Leigh or Hull Kingston however.

Scott Moore, would love him signed up, provides so much direction.

Another nice surprise yesterday was Caro at 2nd row, a big strong quick lad..he looked more useful there than on the wing.
And who doesn't need a 2nd row forward that can go the full length?