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Quote: *1865* "You just love talking bollox about Miller.'"

You're the one talking borlox mate. The only notable things miller has done since he arrived is wind up fatty from the dobbins and punch the ball out in the CC semi as the hooter blew. He may end up being a good scrum half but he's currently championship (or whatever it's called now) standard. Anyone who claims anything else is clueless about the game

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Let's just leave it to lenny..seem to get it right last night. Imo.

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Quote: Jake the Peg "You're the one talking borlox mate. The only notable things miller has done since he arrived is wind up fatty from the dobbins and punch the ball out in the CC semi as the hooter blew. He may end up being a good scrum half but he's currently championship (or whatever it's called now) standard. Anyone who claims anything else is clueless about the game'"


I agree he isn't quite good enough just yet but I don't think you do him justice because he has had plenty of good moments that make me think he can be good. His try against Rovers at CP, his break, step and pass on debut against Cas to give Crooks a try, his break to set up Ellis's try in the playoffs.

He's got lots to learn but I've seen more than enough flashes to say that there is a good player in there.

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Quote: Jake the Peg "You're the one talking borlox mate. The only notable things miller has done since he arrived is wind up fatty from the dobbins and punch the ball out in the CC semi as the hooter blew. He may end up being a good scrum half but he's currently championship (or whatever it's called now) standard. Anyone who claims anything else is clueless about the game'"

Keep telling yourself that Jake, all I know is we played two half backs last night and we may have played just one. They both have exactly the same kind of game, but Rankin has pace. Meanwhile we have a genuine scrum half on a pretty penny sat in the stands. If you think those were the only things Miller contributed last year, then I doubt it's me and Chris that know f all.

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Quote: *1865* "Keep telling yourself that Jake, all I know is we played two half backs last night and we may have played just one. They both have exactly the same kind of game, but Rankin has pace. Meanwhile we have a genuine scrum half on a pretty penny sat in the stands. If you think those were the only things Miller contributed last year, then I doubt it's me and Chris that know f all.'"

We have a genuine scrum half in the u19's but he isn't good enough for SL yet either. Do you think that radford would leave miller out if he wasn't the best option?

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Horne was dire last night. Sorry, but we should be trying out a partnership not flogging a horse that runs well 4 times a year.

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I think the main issue with Miller is that for the amount that (people believe) we are paying him he should be starting and he should be a star.

Rankin should deffo be a starting Half Back, I think Horne is too similar and not the answer we need at Hull, we need a Rangi Chase style Scrum Half. I hope one of 2 things happen, either we pay off/loan out miller and try (again) to sign a tried and tested and experienced Half, Or we give Miller enough chances that will either make him a star or break him.

I would love Miller and Rankin to work and them be our halfs for years to come.

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Interesting reaction to Horne's performance from some. He made some errors and did some good things. As well as Rankin did in the second half he was virtually anonymous in the first but that seems to be less scrutinised. Miller will get his chance but as Jake says Radford knows best what he's getting from his players.

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For me this argument is the same as the Azza/Houghton argument and all boils down to each individual's rugby philosophy. As an example, I wouldn't have Houghton in my starting 17 as I believe he's too defensive minded and offers us nothing in attack - my dad on the other hand thinks Houghton should be in the England setup.

The same idea applies here, Radders obviously has his philosophy with split halves (have to go by what I've read on here as I'm on holiday ATM) and feels Horne/rankin is the way to go. My preference would be for Miller to play instead of Horne as I feel he offers something different to Rankin/Horne who are quite similar.

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Quote: Jake the Peg "We have a genuine scrum half in the u19's but he isn't good enough for SL yet either. Do you think that radford would leave miller out if he wasn't the best option?'"

I think there's a little bit of proving a point regarding Miller, he was Gentle's blue eyed boy after all. I also think there's sentiment towards Horne, like he has towards Yeaman.

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I just don't buy this "Miller is our only natural scrum half" thing. For me Miller and Rankin are very similar, more so than Rankin and Horne. Miller is a lot like Rankin in that he is a little more off the cuff and likes to step and attack the line. Of the 3 I think Horne is more like the stereotypical SH, but really the only "proper" scrum half at the club is HTW.

And besides, what is a "proper" scrum half? This isn't 1983 and scrum halves don't need to be 5'4, stand at first receiver and shout at everyone. They just need to be able to unlock a defence. Positions are so interchangeable these days that it doesn't matter. If I hadn't seen a team sheet and didn't know the players and someone asked me who was playing 7 last night, I would have said Westerman.

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Quote: Mr. Zucchini Head "I just don't buy this "Miller is our only natural scrum half" thing. For me Miller and Rankin are very similar, more so than Rankin and Horne. Miller is a lot like Rankin in that he is a little more off the cuff and likes to step and attack the line. Of the 3 I think Horne is more like the stereotypical SH, but really the only "proper" scrum half at the club is HTW.

And besides, what is a "proper" scrum half? This isn't 1983 and scrum halves don't need to be 5'4, stand at first receiver and shout at everyone. They just need to be able to unlock a defence. Positions are so interchangeable these days that it doesn't matter. If I hadn't seen a team sheet and didn't know the players and someone asked me who was playing 7 last night, I would have said Westerman.'"

There's a difference between running AT the line like Rankin/Horne and taking the ball TO the line like Miller does.

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Quote: *1865* "There's a difference between running AT the line like Rankin/Horne and taking the ball TO the line like Miller does.'"


I'm not sure Miller does take the ball to the line though, all the good things I remember him doing have been when he goes himself. When he does try to take it to the line his passing is often poor.

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Sooner or later one of Horne or Rankin will get injured and then Miller will have to play. Let's hope his confidence isn't totally shot by then knowing his coach doesn't rate him, just like Seymour knew Gentle never wanted him.

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Quote: Diogenes "Sooner or later one of Horne or Rankin will get injured and then Miller will have to play. Let's hope his confidence isn't totally shot by then knowing his coach doesn't rate him, just like Seymour knew Gentle never wanted him.'"

How on earth do you know this to be true? Miller was in the 19 so Radford was obviously pondering on his final selection throughout the week. Should everyone not selected to play assume the coach doesn't 'rate them'?

Miller will get his chance for sure, and it may not take an injury to Horne or Rankin to ensure that happens. Miller needs to prove he's good enough is all.

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