so to the opposition. hudds lost a close game to cas today, but looking at the relevant forums it seems that cas were missing 9 players, 7 of which would have been in that team had they been fit. hudds were missing 3 or 4 including a couple with illness. the concensus on their game was that is was very poor with lots of errors and both defences awol - pretty obvious from the score.

we will be going into this game on the back of games against two of the top teams in the league which we won, confidence and standards will be high and as long as we don't get dragged down a level, i can't see us losing. of course FC being FC, this could well happen as it has done so many times before. i really can't see anderson raising the efforts of the hudds team, if he could he surely would have done it by now, so whether we win or lose will be purely down to us. this might sound arrogant but we've done well in recent weeks and have earned the right to be arrogant. all successful teams need to have an air of arrogance and confidence - just not too much!

For me I would keep both Michaels and Yeaman in the 17.

Neither have let the team down and have been a big part in the teams turn around. Both have been defensively sound with Michaels really impressing me with his returns and in taking the kicks/bombs put up. Yeaman has also impressed with his passing something I never thought I would equate to him however he has to now or face losing his place again.

For me Talanoa has not been as soild or as complete as Michaels and no doubt with kicks probably coming from Broughy I would rather have Michaels under them than Talanoa.

Thats the whole point of a squad having competition, while you are playing well you should keep your place until your form drops. Would be complete madness to drop either of them for Talanoa unless they are not fit to play.

I wouldn't worry so much guys we are on short turnaround have a team of headless chickens and will manufacture a way to put you in scoring positions like we did with Castleford yesterday.

Complacency will be your worst enemy I believe start off fast and score early and it will be game over before half time Frank Pritchard will have a field day with our current defensive capabilities.

I wouldn't bet on Hull unless we were +40 in the betting if that puts things in to perspective

Still two tough games and would be happy with one win from two, keep the same side for this week, but rest anyone tired or with a knock.

Looking forward to the game and hopefully a decent crowd.

Yesterdays man (as you put it) or not Yeaman is playing well and shouldn't be dropped for Talanoa who when played at Centre is bloody awful.

Yeaman has copped a lot of stick over the past couple of seasons and righly so sometimes but FFS the guy deserves some credit for the perfomances he has put in whether he's nearing the end or at the start of his Hull FC career.

Talanoa should not get back in unless there is an injury at the moment in my opinion but need Carlos utility value
Shaul
Michaels
Fonau
Yeaman
Naughton
Pryce
Sneyd
Taylor
Houghton
Watts
Ellis
Manu
Washbrook
Subs
Tuimavave
Bowden
Pritchard
Green/Thompson

I was simply saying it depends what Radford sees as "the future", Yeaman deserves credit for his improvement I agree.

Whilst I've not been Yeaman's biggest fan, the left centre spot must be his on form. The continued pressure for places should keep everyone on their toes and this is the perfect example. Tuimavave on the bench acknowledges his value to the side. It puts pressure on Yeaman to keep his place and on Tuimavave when he gets his chance.

Should be a comfortable win if we turn up in the right frame of mind and hudds continue with the form they've shown so far this season but you just know that one (or both) of those won't happen. It never does when we're involved

I think after three games in eight days its time to freshen things up a little. Washbrook should come back in and if possible spell Houghton to give him a rest. Id also bring Pryce in too as i dont rate Tuimavave. The rest should be pretty much the same

I'd be looking at giving Taylor as rest if anyone.

Pryce and Washbrook not fit according to Radford in HDM (via @PaulClarke89 on Twitter).

I'm no great fan of Yeamo. I didn't want him to get another contract, but on current form you cannot drop him.

Well he gets another week at least
Looks like the being the same team that won at Saints minus Mini.probably see Chris Green back on the bench.
Cant see Talanoa back in the team this week at the expense of either Michaels or Naughton

Depends on how much the last few games have taken out of players, on form you wouldn't change much I agree, as has been said, we need to be wary of a Huddersfield side desperate for a win.