Quote: General Zod. "Fair point.
Goal line defence, scrambling defence, a lack of mobility in the forwards, fitness and a poor coach are the main reasons FC will struggle to get into the play-offs.'"
OK, duely noted that you have put some agruement forward but after one game, against the most successful side in teh SL ear and who are second favourates, lest put your arguements to the test.
Goal line defence - Last night, Hull never looked like conceding a try until they were down to 12 men. Even when there was sustained pressure close to teh Hull line, they kept St Helens out.
Scrambling defence - As about, Also, there were several times that St Helens never got an attacking kick away when close to the Hull line. Evidence of Hulls speed out of the defencive line.
Lack of Mobility in the forwards - Now that was always going to be a weak arguement, but on the evidence of how both Berrigan and Houghton played at 9, how Tickle and Fitzgibbon offered a different aspect to play in promoting the ball in poor conditions, how Manu and Lauaki ran riot and how the 4 props (epsecially O'Meley) made yards, I think we can put that arguement to bed.
Fitness - Odd argement this, but as it was Hull doing all the running around with being down to 12 men in the last quarter of the game, they were still going strong until at the final hooter.
poor coach - Of course this is a subjective thing, and in the past I might have tended to agree. But that the beauty of being open minded and giving second chances. Judging by last nights tactics, performance and ultimate result, I'd say Agar was just about spot on. Wouldn't you?
aye thats you
