Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:29 am  

RockNRolla wrote:

Hoy
Mcintosh
Carlos
Sutcliffe
Swift
Trueman
Clifford
Sao
Houghton
Fash
Savelio
Lane
Cator

Taylor
Satae
Scott
Dwyer

I'd go with that.

It'll be a fast track so it's about time Dwyer made more of a contribution.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:33 am  

Hullrealist wrote:

Squads out. We should I think. Interesting to see across the two squads there is:
9 fc academy graduates
4 rovers academy graduates.

That’s with us missing Litten and McNamara and then missing Abdul.

I’m also hoping the investment in our academy pays dividends. It’s the way forward

They have two academy graduates, Ellis and Lewis.

Abdul from Hull also (think he had a brief spell and both Leeds and Rovers academy)
.

But I get your point, they have a few injuries and still have two academy players in their squad.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:35 am  

Dave K. wrote:

They have two academy graduates, Ellis and Lewis.

Abdul from Hull also (think he had a brief spell and both Leeds and Rovers academy)
.

But I get your point, they have a few injuries and still have two academy players in their squad.

Sorry you mean across both side, misunderstood your post

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:36 am  

RockNRolla wrote:

Hoy
Mcintosh
Carlos
Sutcliffe
Swift
Trueman
Clifford
Sao
Houghton
Fash
Savelio
Lane
Cator

Taylor
Satae
Scott
Dwyer

I'd swap Lane and Scott but agree with that 17, think Dywer will be ready for a big game.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:47 am  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

It must must rare that a club can field just about their strongest team at this stage of the season.

Still expecting a defeat though.

Maybe Smiths less intense pre season is starting to show benefits, we started slow but We're slowly building into the season and hopefully will keep on improving instead of declining like we normally do around this time of year.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:50 am  

Yippee try yay wrote:

Maybe Smiths less intense pre season is starting to show benefits, we started slow but We're slowly building into the season and hopefully will keep on improving instead of declining like we normally do around this time of year.

Yeah my thoughts aswell.
In contrast to Rovers who's pre season seemed all about high intensity of hard work. They started quick but are now paying the price with injuries and a massive drop off in intensity and performance.

[Chris71]

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:00 pm  

Think Carlos will have to have much better game than last time out or he may well face the prospect of being on the bench next week if Scott continues his run of form and Sutcliffe picks up where he left off.

With McNamara missing out it likely means Dwyer on the bench as the interchange 9, which will likely be needed with hot weather forecast. Dwyer needs to have a big game and hopefully he'll have the bit between his teeth after his reserves outing.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:10 pm  

Hopefully Dwyer reacts the same way Macintosh and Savelio have. They're really come back stronger and if Dwyer can do that and take on board whatever Smith has been telling him then we might finish the season strongly.

We have the strong 21 but I never really expect anything in a derby. Would be overjoyed with a win be it by 1 point or 20 points. If we play like we did against Saints we have a really good chance.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:16 pm  

Chris71 wrote:

With McNamara missing out it likely means Dwyer on the bench as the interchange 9, which will likely be needed with hot weather forecast. Dwyer needs to have a big game and hopefully he'll have the bit between his teeth after his reserves outing.

I watch Rovers most weeks and no hooker has any joy as a running threat against them because they are so good at getting numbers in the tackle, it's always a 3 or even 4 man tackle when defending in yardage. Hopefully Dwyer shows some composure and doesn't waste a tackle by scooting when its not on.

Re: Craven Park Derby : Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:03 pm  

Could anyone (stato’s dream) tell me when we had our first choice team available plus 14, 15, 17. Pleased Tag’s back. Would like to see Ligi boss their pack like he did against Huddersfield.