Normally I'd agree with you and I don't think he'll miss out tonight but when we have our strongest team fit then Whiting may find himself looking over his shoulder and even missing out on the 17. Tuson and Ellis will start in the second row, there'll be two starting props and two more on the bench, Houghton will start at hooker with Heremeia taking a third bench spot leaving the fourth spot on the bench for one of Thompson or Whiting. Based on form, Thompson deserves the spot and he also offers utility value like Whiting.

Of course this is Hull FC. Someone will always be injured/banned so this won't be an issue .

Tuson had his best game by far last week but needs to continue that level of form. I wouldn't be surprised to see Whiting at centre which as already stated would be a selection that has some question marks over it after the Bradford game. That said I don't think Arundel has good enough defensive attributes to make him an automatic choice there. Interesting to see which way it goes.

Although interestingly, statistically he is the strongest centre we've had this year defensively. I know that stats don't tell the whole story, but it is interesting to note that whilst we've looked a bit iffy on our edges, he's actually not done badly and at least better than the rest in his position.

The other possibly surprising thing is that Whiting's defensive stats from the Bradford game have him as arguably the weakest. Seeing that makes me question the value in playing him there on one-off occasions to add defensive solidity. Would most likely be a different story with a run of games there, but I wouldn't want to see us go down that road, personally.

Rankin and Miller at half backs then www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC- ... story.html

Rankin and Miller at half backs then www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC- ... story.html

Having got it so wrong last week and with the return of Paea & Carvell.
Comfortably FC victory.

Looking forward to seeing Rankin/Miller at halfback. With Massive Micky and Carvs back, it should be a great test.

been hearing arundel in for colbon

Whiting at centre?

Maybe Crooks, there was talk of him maybe being fit.

Team for tonight: Shaul, Arundel, Crooks, Yeaman, Talanoa, Rankin, Miller, Paea, Houghton, Bowden, Tuson, Hadley, Westerman

Subs: Watts, Heremaia, Paleaaesina, Thompson

big chance for Miller & Rankin, Carvell missing yet again (why is it that he gets even more injury prone when in Black & White!) and no Whiting for what seems like the first time in years.

Thats a really strong team, should do the job.

A fair bit of tinkering here for such an important game! He'll be under pressure if this doesnt come off tonight.

As a Doncaster fan pleased for Dean Hadley played well for us earlier in the season !