.. and here's me thinking you meant Peter Bateson/Arthur Keegan.

Terrible news for McDonnel, possibly his last chance of a Wembley appearanace, and apart from the odd game has been quality all season, bad loss for us.

Agree Shaul should get chance to prove himself and Gentle has confirmed he will start at FB on Friday, Horne injury still has no time scale and PG stated he would want him playing at least one game before Wembley to be considered at FB. Whiting IMO has to play from the bench at Wembley for utility value.

Regarding Shaul's record I'd disregard the cup game against NW Crusaders, but he was impressive in his one SL game away at Wakey, hope we see that kind of form on Fri night

Far from it , But we are in a better position to cope with these situations now than in previous seasons !.

That's true. Bit worried Horne won't make it. He doesn't know himself how long he'll be. Derby game could be good for shaul if he's to bag a Wembley spot. He'd get bombed, smashed n tested to the max in that.
Whiting did a job the other day but we need pace n attacking threat from full back really.

Me too. This is a real opportunity for him to stake his claim

Massive, massive opportunity for Shaul. I hope he can make it pay and give us a selection headache.

Jamie Shaul please. Sick of this square pegs and round holes nonsense at Hull FC. Other clubs - Wigan, Leeds - I see a player getting injured and a kid I've never heard of replacing him. Last time we went to Wembley our half backs were Tommy Lee (mediocre hooker) and Danny Washbrook (sack of nothing). Shannon McDonnell is our full back and if he's injured then Jamie Shaul is our full back and that's how it should be.

I'm surprised you guys wouldn't want Whiting in at fullback again to replace McDonnell. Of course you've seen far more of him than I have but I thought he was fantastic on Sunday.

gutted for Shannon hope the injury nightmare stays away now for everyone else hope his world cup for Ireland is ok

I'd like him at full back. But saying that i'd like him to play in every position. However, Jamie Shaul had a great run in the team and is an up coming talent. For instance miles away yet but he could be our new Sam Tomkins. Great speed and awareness. 3 Games to prove he's up for Wembley, if not Sir Whiting will slot in.

Horne is himself a good full back n a pivot player of which we could probably do with.
Shaul will get a chance this week maybe next few but unless he's unbelievably amazing then cannot see how you would pick him over Horne in a Wembley final. Leeds Wigan do pick young uns, never seen them do it in the really big games n finals though.

To be ultra critical he missed 2 bombs,gave away n intercept, got away with another intercept and lacked the pace to get to the ball for waterhouses try. All generally because as good a job he did in tough times he isn't a full back. One of the above errors repeated could be the difference between winning and losing. Ultra critical of him I know but full back a pretty key position these days. If we lose the game you can bet their full back will be a massive reason why.
To me losing Shannon is a massive blow!