Most people are judging Hookem on more than that game.

Could he be any worsre than Reynolds?

Him playing would also potentially allow Lovodia to play hooker.

Hodgsons handling of Hookem has been poor, bringing him back from Whitehavem then playing JJ in front of him, was poor IMO.

We also need to see what he can do, help us sort out recruitment for next year, although it's probably too late now.

How have I answered my own question? More like a coach that admits he was wrong for not playing and having faith in a young player then failing to give him a chance when provided with opportunity. Either that or he is unsure in his own ability as coach by admitting he’s wrong, then going against what he said himself.

As for what it tells, based on things he himself has said and the teams he chooses to field, the odd interchanges and the times he wasted a bench spot it says more about him and his indecisions as a coach rather than anything else and leaves me wondering whether he is a coach to take us forward enough.

I think you’re embellishing what others are or have said about Hookem somewhat. No one is expecting Hodgson to build the team around Hookem they have simply said he should be given the chance. Especially consideringJohnstone had been told he could leave at of last season yet he’s been given a lot of game time which at the start of the season I could kind of understand due to injuries but that is not looking to the future.

I’m guessing none of you went to hull uni last night for the video analysis with Hodgson and co . Also included news about our new training facilities, and camps we are setting up around the country and overseas . Also in depth talk about kids ,that they are the future of the club . If you was there , you’d have been able to ask Brett what you wanted , especially why hookem isn’t playing . Young players can have all the ability in the world , but it takes more than ability alone .

Yeah bonaire would have binned off Yemo and Griffin

Some of us have work and family commitments.

OK talking the talk about young players, but I've yet to see this in practice yet.

He could have played Hookem against Toulouse, we still would have won easily or he could have kept him at Whitehavem, but he did neither.

Reynolds has no ability but still gets picked.

Not had a bad career though has he , with no ability ! Getting boring now regards hookem and the Toulouse game !

Instead of trying to be clever why don't you enlighten us and actually back up what you've based your opinion on other than repeating the same rhetoric, as in all honesty on this subject you seem to come across as a WUM rather than offering any rationale instead trying to deride others with presumption and assumption.

As Dave K has said its one thing talking about things, but its another thing to actually do them.

I know Bonaire gets and cops a lot of flack for their posts which is a mixed bag for me as some I agree with and others I don't, however at least Bonaire gives the reasoning or a thought process behind the opinion posted.

Now he has no ability, is that too hard to understand, too many injurys, he is finished.

If you don't like what I say, easy to block me, you have no answers to anyone's points.

It’s boring because it’s constant hookem in the team blah blah blah , should have played against Toulouse etc ….. he didn’t so move on . Like I said. Back the coaching team , they know more than us and see the players daily .

My take on it and there isn't a right or wrong on the subject is that hookem isn't progressing as well as BH hoped he would , maybe the injuries have affected him but the fact that we were happy with Whitehaven to play him at 9 could suggest that halfback might not be the position the coaches see for him in the future. Dissapointing that he hasn't been in any 17 this season but I can understand if Reynolds and gale are available then they play,we so need them to start getting a connection on the pitch

I wouldnt mind giving Gale and Reynolds a few games together as long as it means we can get Johnstone out of the 17 and inject some pace at 9.

I have said this for ages about Hodgson and also that he is too loyal to certain senior players but the posse on here will never agree.
Whats the betting he drops Connor Wynne and replaces him with Griffin.

Another smart Chris, not worth replying to half of them

So Hodgson says he's ready, but no it's just people copying others opinions

Il hold my hand up, I agree with Hodgsons words and that's he's ready and should play hahahaha!!!!!!