Joined: Jul 15 2005 Posts: 29811 Location: West Yorkshire
BringBackRugbyLeagueBiff wrote:Irrespective of what anyone say, injuries or keeping clear of injuries is obviously vital to how a team plays.
I wouldn't say a few posters on here claiming injuries are no excuse can really be taken seriously, in any team. Espeically in key areas.
You are quite correct, of course. Those mocking FC citing an average of 6 players out in every round of SL as one reason for underperformance have painted themselves into a corner sadly.
Mrs Barista wrote:I sort of get what you mean, but I'd say both are damaging in different ways. This "making allowances" you describe is very difficult with restricted squad numbers and the salary cap.
The Scott Taylor thing is self-inflicted. Many games this season where Esders, Spaven or Watts for example could have been picked to get a taste of SL but the opportunity was declined. At some point you need to anticipate having more than a couple injured and get the youngsters up to speed where there is a relatively "safe" environment to do it in, otherwise you're into a Taylor/Haynes scenario.
Don't get wrong, I'm not saying one scenario is "better" than the other. Both have their challenges, as you say. It would have been helpful to know the status of players earlier in the lead up to our first play-off game, though.
On the Taylor thing, I hope Justin has learnt something from last night's game. Maybe he'll be happier to turn to our academy and reserves players in the future given how Taylor didn't look out of place at all.
Mrs Barista wrote:You are quite correct, of course. Those mocking FC citing an average of 6 players out in every round of SL as one reason for underperformance have painted themselves into a corner sadly.
It was the fact the rest were garbage to go alongside those injuries that Hull 'underperformed'
Joined: Jul 20 2008 Posts: 1484 Location: Warrington - East Hull Lad At Heart
Gavin Miller - Legend wrote:It was the fact the rest were garbage to go alongside those injuries that Hull 'underperformed'
Agar more than compensates for this too.
Stirlingshire Saint wrote: If HKR win at Saints, I will personally bare my backside on the town hall steps in Hull.
Stirlingshire Saint wrote:
In summary, HKR are made up of of a few overrated foreigners, a couple of Wigan rejects and a couple of blokes I have never heard of.
Saints by plenty, by miles even!
Stirlingshire Saint wrote: A walkover for Saints.
HKR are about as poor as it gets.
When referring to the atmosphere of the HJ...
Wire On The Telly wrote: ...
Shame it doesn't keep the sound like the full east stand of HKR. That's atmosphere.
Joined: Jul 20 2008 Posts: 1484 Location: Warrington - East Hull Lad At Heart
I'd really like to see Rovers give Leeds a real game with the injuries returning, it would be quite unreal should we win.
But, it's gonna take a real big effort to beat Wakefield/Catalans first. Let's hope they click for next Saturday.
Stirlingshire Saint wrote: If HKR win at Saints, I will personally bare my backside on the town hall steps in Hull.
Stirlingshire Saint wrote:
In summary, HKR are made up of of a few overrated foreigners, a couple of Wigan rejects and a couple of blokes I have never heard of.
Saints by plenty, by miles even!
Stirlingshire Saint wrote: A walkover for Saints.
HKR are about as poor as it gets.
When referring to the atmosphere of the HJ...
Wire On The Telly wrote: ...
Shame it doesn't keep the sound like the full east stand of HKR. That's atmosphere.
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