But a good player is a good player. We saw he had great potential, and he was fairly cheap, so we took a punt. What if he turns out to be a superstar and plays for England for 10 years, and we've let him go to sign a 6th choice prop?

Anyone know how Mini went today? I'm expecting big things from this guy.

Only got on for the last 20 mins. Could be a fans' favourite judging by his interaction with the fans when he came on. Seriously solid looking player will add much physicality to the right side.

First game standouts for me were Abdull (who looks real class) and Naughton while he was on. Tough for the young lads up front against some big championship forwards but they stood up well. Second game was men against boys and it's tough to glean too much however our halves looked fairly fluid. Shaul was class and Sa was unstoppable for any York player who attempted it. Talanoa looked in great shape also. Sneyd has a kicking game we haven't seen for years. If he stays fit it will transform our attacking options.

whisper it quietly but we might just have found 2 half backs. thought they had an excellent understanding today and got us round the park efficiently.

shaul was superb today, lightning out of the back line. hope our halves can give him some running opportunities this season, but it is in broken field where he truly excels

like the look of minicello - reminded me a bit of paul rose

rocks and diamonds from the younger players in the first game. great start but perhaps predictably donnys more experienced players got to grips with the ruck resulting in a lot of penalties and field position conceded for holding down/interfering. abdul was terrific, clear man of the match.

there is a chance rankin might not be too bad, possibly a hyper extension or a stinger type injury, we'll have to wait and see

the games also featured perhaps the worst stadium pa announcer of all time

How is thomson a utility back. ? He's not played backs for us once has he? He's played mostly as an unorthodox prop. And been outstanding at it, a revelation even. Also great in the back row. We've got 5 front line props. B t wilson coming through. Thomson as mentioned. N Ellis will probably have game/spells there if only to make space to give 1 of the many young back rows a game/game time

Hahaha - he made Clarkey sound like a pro. I cannot even begin to describe some of the players names he read out but I'm sure we had a "Mark Mini Metro" playing for us. And as for Feka...

And they were getting so exasperated with the driver of that coach

Echo what people have said. I think it was a good hit out for the full squad. Only downsides are the injuries to Rankin and Lineham, although Tom was taken off as a precaution so hopefully there's not much to it.

The announcer brightened up a cold day though. "Setaimata" "Tala, talan,talanoa" "Michinello" "Bobby Tyson-Williams"

We have enough props. Whether or not they are of sufficient standard is a different question, but in pure numbers we have enough. If we were looking to add one it certainly shouldn't be in the same pay bracket as I'd expect Naughton to be.

I am focusing on a good player in Naughton thanks,Rankins picked up a injury and we don't know how bad it is so good job we signed him as no cover at FB if we didn't.As for props,we have 5 plus BTW and Ellis can do a job if need be so not concerned at all.Im happy with the squad balance we have.

Found the York game on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmcmnFHChA Picture not great but still good watch

Found the York game on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmcmnFHChA Picture not great but still good watch

thanks for that

Paul Cookes take on the first game. Makes good reading for the Hull youngsters. www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/a ... -was-a-bit All the best for the upcoming Season

Paul Cookes take on the first game. Makes good reading for the Hull youngsters. www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/a ... -was-a-bit All the best for the upcoming Season