Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:19 am  

I always admire the invention Tony Smith brings. With all week to practice, pro clubs should be able to come up with variety of kick off and other plays. We could do a lot better.

We’ve shown a ton of effort but lacking at times in basics like backing up the ball carrier and challenging for kicks.

I know we’ve loads missing but there was little class on show v Wigan, although promising glimpses from Eastmond. Hardaker, Hastings and Farrell brought the class, probably significant that Farrell was rested the week before.
Although we have more out they were also missing the pace and skill of French, manfredi, gildart, Bibby, field and Marshall.

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:27 am  

Bibby played

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:39 am  

With Martin struggling in the halves, I would leave him out for the time being. I think he may benifit from a week off and tbh we have cover for the back row. I would have Leeming at hooker and Dwyer playing in the halves, got to be an improvement on recent weeks. Not sure it will improve last tackle options but will bring more creativity on tackles 1-5

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:53 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

Bibby played

Good point, he obviously made a big impression on me !

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:48 pm  

LeedsLurch wrote:

With Martin struggling in the halves, I would leave him out for the time being. I think he may benifit from a week off and tbh we have cover for the back row. I would have Leeming at hooker and Dwyer playing in the halves, got to be an improvement on recent weeks. Not sure it will improve last tackle options but will bring more creativity on tackles 1-5

Dwyer is a hooker and i dont want to ever watch him play hooker i certainly have no urge to watch him play in the halves.

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:06 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Dwyer is a hooker and i dont want to ever watch him play hooker i certainly have no urge to watch him play in the halves.

once said same about mcshane

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:57 pm  

LeedsLurch wrote:

With Martin struggling in the halves, I would leave him out for the time being. I think he may benifit from a week off and tbh we have cover for the back row. I would have Leeming at hooker and Dwyer playing in the halves, got to be an improvement on recent weeks. Not sure it will improve last tackle options but will bring more creativity on tackles 1-5

I agree with that except Dwyer’s passing is atrocious. I’d rather Smith in the halves and at least play big bodies.

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:41 pm  

doc-rhino wrote:

once said same about mcshane

McShane was a half back tho. Leeds turned him to hooker. Major difference between Macca and Dwyer is Macca can pass a ball and has a rugby brain.

Dwyer can make things happen as well as anyone with his quick darts when they come off but his all round game is absolutely attrocious.

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:30 pm  

100% agree with that. Given a straight choice between Sutcliffe and Dwyer in the halves I would go with Liam. Talk about Sophies choice.

Re: RD 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:44 am  

Massive game now. Won't be easy as KR as are playing well and will be favourites with our injury status. Loose this and we are already getting left behind.....