Really stepped up and played well thanks to injuries to Arundel and Crookes. Judging on their form you wouldn't think Lineham and Crooks are our back up centre and wingers. The thing is about an England call up is that the squad has never been picked on form since GB back in early 2000's. players such as Sinfield, Peacock, Wilkin and others will all feature because of their name. I can pick several players that have been far better this year.

One thing I am pleased to see in Lineham's play is his willingness to learn from mistakes. After Hall scored his try last weekend, Lineham seemed to make his mind up that he wouldn't be outjumped again. That to me makes the difference between a good player and a great player

Exactly what I was thinking.

Craig Hall's try, whilst a fantastic bit of skill to take it, should never have been allowed to happen had Lineham done, well... something! He wasn't sure if he wanted to take the ball so didn't jump and wanted to watch it go out, but forgot to turn around and look to see if someone was there!
Next set, ball goes to that corner again, fantastic two-handed catch! And did the same with other Hall (Ryan) this weekend.

That skill (jumping and catching the ball with arms outstretched whilst under pressure) is EXTREMELY difficult. It's something that Pat Richards as managed to master and it's how he scores a great chunk of his tries. As good a defensive tool to have, if utilised right Tom could be scoring a shed load of tries in that corner if Holdworth can master the cross field kick to him! Very exciting times!

While on the topic of Crooks n Lineham surely they must be in the running for young player of the year along with liam farell at wigan.
Who was the last player to win player of the year or young player from Hull anyone ? (if not sl then the top league)

Good summary by Neil Barraclough in his "5 things we learned this week" blog:

"Three – Ben Crooks and Tom Lineham look the real deal

Whether by happy accident or brilliant planning, Hull have stumbled on a centre-wing partnership that looks as though it will torment teams for years to come. The Airlie Birds sent out their own statement of intent with Friday's win over Leeds - suddenly both Wembley and Old Trafford look realistic propositions for a side that struggled during the opening weeks of the year - but it is their right side that really catches the eye. Crooks was brilliant in offloading for Joe Westerman's try, [uthen Lineham showed maturity beyond his years and Crooks blasted on the afterburners for Hull's second score. [/uAfterwards Peter Gentle labelled the pair “pretty special kids”. Few would disagree."

Like that description

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