As I predicted a narrow win to Hull KR.. They played well, good defence and solid in all areas. We got in a tug'o'war on a sticky surface and with their dominant and bigger forwards they won that battle. Our halfs didnt really click and shows that we will need a fair while to gel fully. Some poor defence for their last 2 trys, and a couple of mistakes wrong options when we were attacking cost us the game. Fairly content though we were competitive and will be in most games, give us time to gel and a faster surface we'll be alright. Not playoff contendors but we'll do ok.

Bit dissapointed with the attack.. but we've got to give it time.

There was a lot of encouraging signs and when the ground firms up and with a few more games under our belt we will be competative this year.
I feel we have a lot of skill out wide in collis, fox, cockayne and mellars my only reservation is Isaac he seems very meek and has not taken on the opposition line but again with time maybe we will see more from him.
Tim smiths passing game is first class and his organisation is there would like a little more support from washbrook and Isaac. I am very impressed by Aiton he looks like he will be a standout this season and with Wood looking lively when we get quick play the balls we look dangerous.
Our kicking game does need to improve and a little bit more composure at the right times then we will hopefully be treated to some entertaining rugbythis season.

We made a ton of half breaks but couldn't quite push on in the mud. I thought Smith was actually dangerous but he was a like a new born foal trying to run at times.

At the end of the day the mud and puddles were the thorn in our side.

Most people said it before the start of the 1st game and watching today it was clear that some of the pivotal positions didn't quite click, especially in the second half and it was a reminder that things will take time and we're a new side. Saying that the game as there for the taking with a little more composure and one or two correct decisions from the lads. Epic defense from HKR in the second half and deserved the win, still happy enough with the overall display and there were some stand out performances from a few of the guys.

I would not call 22 - 10 a narrow win.

Fair dos to Rovers. They deserved it. Especially playing so long without Dobson. They stepped up a gear 2nd half with the man in the bin. I did feel the very muddy conditions would favour the more powerful team and so it proved. We can be proud of our effort but lacked penetration and organisation near the line. Found it strange that Andy Raleigh wasn't put on when we had those repeat sets. He was our best go-forward man whenever he was around. Ben Cockayne MOM for me. Still plenty of positives despite things not really running for us and I think we'll do better on drier surfaces. Finally, an excellent gate with a special mention to the KR fans who applauded Cockayne and Fox very sportingly before the game

What would you call it then, it certainly felt like a narrow win for HKR simply because it was a close match right to the end.

Picked our own pockets today, we had more than enough ball, took either the wrong option, made a mistake etc.
Credit KRs defence it was outstanding, and ours was caught napping following long periods of attack.
Fair result, great attendance and keep the faith, KR were 100 times better than widnes last week and for long periods were the better side.
One point for Agar, move Aiton to 13, play Ellis and Wood at hooker and spell Ali from the bench.
Oh and another Isaac John needs to start imposing himself a bit more, two games down and I am not hugely impressed, not scapegoat material though!!!

Rumour doing the rounds about Dobson and a broken collar bone, hope its not true.

TBF

A) He's young and will improve - It's a learning curve for him
B) He's done a lot more than what J. Smith did last season!

But I get your point.

Christ, hope he has a speedy recovery.

Exactly