I don't think it's particularly that PA doesn't see robbo as a good enough 7 - more that he'd probably rather play him at 9-where he's gained international honours.
I too think top four is rather optimistic- and so do a lot of fans from other teams, many putting us at 8th or 7th. I'm thinking 5th or 6th- but then eho knows with the giants!!!

Is you £10 bet still on then Durham?

Grix & Murphy vying for it..

Grix
Mcgillvray, Cudjoe, Wardle, George
Brough robbo
Eorl faiumu kopzcak
Chan o'donnell
Lawrence

Lunt Patrick fielden ??????

A lot there with international experience!

It is difficult to predict when you haven't seen such as Ta'ai play, and do not even know if he is a prop or second row, however I would think Anderson would intend to play the major signings he has made (Feilden, Ta'ai, Mullally and Ferres), albeit there may be some healthy prop rotation.

A lot can change through injuries and preseason, but I suspect Anderson's first choice 17 is along the lines of:

1. Grix
2. McGillvary
3. Leroy
4. Wardle
5. George
6. Brough
7. Robbo

8. Eorl
9. Fooey
10. Kopczak
11. Ferres
12. Bruno
13. LOD

14. Lunt
15. Fielden
16. Mullally
17. Ta'ai

Some very good players not in there, Partick, Mason, Chan, Ferguson, Fairbank, Eden & Murphy
Not forgetting some of the talented youngsters such as Molloy, Dawson, Blackmore, Cording & Johnson

No doubt my predicted first choice 17 will never play together, but looking at the above we have a very decent squad indeed.

I could be wrong Jools but didn't Robinson win his caps at 7?

i know the players and club make targets at the beginning of the season and you would think they will be aiming for top 4... a cup final and a good run in the play offs...and to be consistent... got to aim high if you want to get anywhere.

as for expectations of the fans after last season we are all abit down about things but im alot happier now with what anderson has done over the pre season, might take time for them to get to play the way he wants though so needs time.

fielden could play all the season without injury
taai maybe the next puletua
mullally maybe the next hill
lunt may rediscover his first season form with us
patrick may play like we know he can with an injury free season
when you look at our half backs robbo/brough and compare them with the other clubs im not sure they are any better? (hull fc lost out on prince so will have holdsworth/seymour, wigan smith/green)

depends how you want to look at things... but for me i am happy and looking forward to next season.

we have enough doom and gloom so lets give anderson and the giants a chance before putting a dampner on everything.

not far off my team that, you could have ferres on the bench ..another with international experience.

interesting that eden has now become the 3rd choice full back amongst the fans?? he played for the england knights at full back..purtill coached them.

grix didnt make the ireland team? mcnally did

murphy i think could be worth a go

nice to have 3 choices but wish we had a definate!

The coaching staff are really excited about Ta'ai "he's a monster". When I said that this was how Doof was introduced the reply was "just wait and see".

impact player off the bench maybe?! might have to stick him in my team ahead of patrick! but will see during pre season

Ta'ai should be arriving at the end of November.He scares the hell out of me and he's 12.000 miles away,hope he has the same effect on the rest of Super League.The season is still three months off and I am already getting excited which is unusual for me I'm usually very patient but there seems to be a buzz on this forum,hope I'm not wrong.

2009? he got the nod over myler for England at 7 I seem to remember.

Jools, 2010,Robinson was the only specialist 7 in the touring party but was was ready to provide cover for James Roby at hooker if needed.Not sure if he gained any senior caps before this date.If our players in general showed the tenacity that Robbo does we would have no problems.