Minicello learned the same way as do many fullback by starting on the wing.

Shaul's place to lose now IMO

Very tough indeed. I'm undecided at the minute.

Shannon's the best attacking FB we've had since Prekkie.

Shaul is not quite ready to challenge full-time but there's no denying he has taken his chances with both hands. Particularly as Horne got back to fitness.

He's not the next Tomkins, but theres a bit of the magic there. He just needs to stop the dumbass passing.

Then again, more than one older-headed player was guilty of feckery last night.

They'll both be injured all season, and Horne will play there

That's the Norm

Would like to show a little imagination to accomodate both if we can. Shaul is too promising to not be involved. He's already shown his potential and with the need to up our attacking options next season, Shaul needs to be part of taht.

What I like about Shaul is that he backs himself and also follows the ball when we are on the attack. His style is not too disimilar to Shaun Brisoce, Schofield and Steve Evans, who all scored lots of tries off the shoulder of a player making a break.

Therefore, if we don't play Shaul at Full Back, we should look at the option of playing him on the wing or centre. He's young enough to develop into these positions and when on the attack we could give him licence to roam and follow the play (for instance, in the 1980's Evans played in various back positions, but always backed up when we were on the attack).

Just a thought, but if we decide to go with McDonnell and let Shaul go on dual-register or loan, we may lose the impeteus of the early promise he has shown. Personally, i think he's a very exciting player and was even gaining plaudits from Stevo last night, which must be a first for a Hull player. (Whiting too in the same match)

Shaul for me, he is our future.

My thoughts entirely. Next year when McDonnell is back there will be options and the chance to be creative. Its daft to be deciding now; form, injuries and other signings will need taking into account in any case.

Do we have any young wingers ready to step up soon?

Would it be an option to have McDonnell as wing and FB cover (if we get Biggs), have a young winger as a back up to the back up and offload Crookes for a bit more cover in the forwards?

Why on earth, when we have a great player do FC fans want to play them in another position?!

Its called competition for places!

But McDonnell [ihas[/i played wing. It's an option as they are both players who should be on the pitch. I think Shaul should retain the FB position because he's good enough now and will only improve with consistency there - he's the long term future at 1 to boot. Personally, I prefer his more direct style, too. (Although the harsh reality is that it is unlikely that at some point one will not need to provide injury back-up for the other.)

Even though i'd love Shaul to play there next season. I do feel he will take a seat for McDonnell and provide cover for him.

It will be McDonnell last season with us and then i think it will be Shaul's spot.

Bit silly all this for me.

Shaul is a future talent no doubt.
But currently Macdonal is better under the high ball,
A better passer of the ball
A better link man
Better defender.
Was 2nd stats wise to only Tompkins before being injured.
Shauls main attribute is his broken field running and support play.
For me Shannon still 1st choice come next yr, with shaul providing cover-which would give him some games
Also provide cover for wings which will provide more games n I would also duel reg him. Shannon will know he isn't gonna be getting a new deal with us irrespective of his form which should push him to put himself in the shop window, which should be beneficial for us n shaul come following season will be hopefully the finished article.
As I've said before its a lot like Sydney roosters situation with minicello n shek(next fullback superstar) for those who watch NRL

crooks n lineham both broke through last season, and was fantastic. but they both were handed squad numbers for this season. and it wasnt till they proved them selves this year that they were considered first choice by gentle, so working by that model. i reckon Shannon will get the number 1 shirt.

Shaul has broken through this season and has, on occasion, been fantastic. The rest of the time he has more than held his own. Man of the match (fans vote) in a high-pressure match on Friday, and he didn't show himself up at Wembley either. His nerves, confidence and decision-making are up to it, his cool head is one of his biggest assets. He'll improve with ball in hand, but he's one of the few who'll consitently look to back up and.... he scores tries. Don't break the momentum, I say.