Depending on injuries I think Sheens will put Linnet in the centre to combat Griffin

frankie you could have put depending on players available

We need to make the 18th man count, come on Hull fans get moaning

That is valid point After Radfords swipe at the home fans a good start from us could get the Boo Boys at it? For all the build up looking like a good win for Hull they do have a habit of fluffing their lines when getting a big crowd in and getting beaten when most expect the win. Don't think anyone could deny FC rightfully favourites for the win unless a deluded WUM but we have a punchers chance.

I certainly wouldn’t bet my savings on the result either way, It just depends which of our two sides turn up, the hard working grafters & fighters or the error strewn startled rabbit in the headlights? Any black & white fan could say this as well, could be interesting if we both have an off day.

any news on who the officials are?

It's everyone's favourite whistler Ben Thaler as ref Moore VR.

Shame Ganson doesn't do VR anymore.

If carling did off sides. Ganson is the man

Some of the refs who have improved with experience are good adverts for sticking with the younger ones who are struggling at times. And tbf Thaler is among those who have improved significantly, imo.

That woke me right up to the concept of prevenge.

Go on Hodgson, go on Hodgson!

we don't talk about that,

100% agree.

Thaler is now an excellent official and Child is not too far behind.

It is frustrating with a lot of new referees but they have to go through the learning curve and Rugby League is not an easy game to officiate. For a Hull derby Thaler is the best choice.

Yeah, I used to used to dread getting Thaler or Child, but credit to them. Hopefully we’ll be saying the same about the newer ones in the not too distant.

If Child has won me over, there’s no reason why Mikalauskas shouldn’t get the Grand Final one day!

For a game like the derby you need a ref who is going to work with the players and not get carried away if things start to get a bit heated. You need to know when to give a bit of leeway but also where the line is. Thaler has seen it all before and is probably the best man for the job.