Because he's garbage

Leeds missing some quality players for this game and Smith under a bit of pressure also . I think they will be still to strong for us but hoping for a closer score and a better performance .from us .

I'm just hoping we look like we have more idea how to defend

As a curve ball wonder if he's considered Briscoe centre which he played a lot in his last year at Leeds. Tindall on the wing. Brings us some need pace in the 3/4. Put Chamberlain 2nd row ?

The HDM has him on the side lines this week. No point in rushing things if he's not quite there.

"However, Briscoe will have to wait for his second Hull debut, with the winger making sure his calf is in tip-top condition before making a comeback. Briscoe suffered the injury at St Helens earlier this season but is expected to feature at Warrington Wolves next week."

Still expect the Leeds spine to have too much for us.

Don't see what Balmforth did to be dropped, unless injured.
Struggling to pick the spine now unless Houghton plays 80 minutes which would just be a shocking call to make.
Smith could be sharing the 9 role but then I don't see who in the squad partners Charles in the halves, unless Moy can play in the halves.
I think Moy can play at 9 but he still looks way to small to be defending in the middle of the field against SL players

No issue for me with Lane and Cator who can bring a dynamic element to that role.

Oh good point I forgot all about Cator doing stints at 9!

To be fair, it is instantly forgettable, more of the tinkermans fine work

I actually think Houghton is becoming a weak link and is now playing on reputation.
It looks likely now to be Houghton/Cator with Grix taking a safe approach .
I agree with you just what Balmforth has to do to get a run of games i dont know.
I also dont see the point in naming Okunbor in the 21 if he is not going to play

Not expecting much on Sunday, in truth I gave up expecting anything from us weeks ago, I'm just taking each game, week by week, on its own merits!

Would simply like to see some energy and enthusiasm put in through the 80 minutes.
Would also like to see some evidence that at some point during the week someone on the coaching roster remember to take the tackle bags out of the training cupboard, and that someone within the coaching staff reminded the players that they are allowed to tackle the opposing players when they have the ball!!!

Like I said, I'm not expecting much but even a couple of small steps in improvement will be a start.
We have a very long road ahead of us but we have to begin somewhere, even if it is with only a couple of small steps forward.
Let's hope we get to see at least some rays of sunshine come Sunday afternoon (metaphorically as well as meteorologically!!) to cheer us up a touch at last!!! We live in hope, as always!!