Sorry Rider thats the one I meant where Joe put the kick in and Connor kicked it on and Sav scored not Mitch (older age starting to affect me

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I think we l end up introducing Balmforth over Johnstone at some point. Definitely needs releasing though and a youngster giving a chance.

Satae seemed to only play 20 mins, may of thought we looked comfortable so gave him a break.

Understand your point, but its a long season, we're only 6 games in. we saw last year what happened when we burnt Satae out due to injuries etc, he wasn't the same player towards the back end of the year. The less work he is doing now will leave him fresher towards the end of the season.

Think a few years back Swifty would have finished that great break off, we’ve got to be pleased with this start to the season, on paper we’re badly patched up, and it feels like bonus points, bigger tests to come mind.

You'd think Balmforth would get a stab against Sheffield

They might just have been being a bit cautious with him after his niggle last week.

Think few would argue that we have done better than expected considering not just the amount of injuries we have had but the number of key personnel missing. Will be interesting to see how we cope and develop as a team as we get more of the first team back fit and in the 17.
We have certainly seemed better at dealing with the adversity this season so far than last year when we just capitulated completely.
We just need to maintain consistency for 80 mins week in week out as we certainly stifled Huddersfields attack and didn't allow them to get going even after giving them opportunities to get in to the game the defence was good enough apart from the slight switch off that allowed McQueen in to score. We can't rely on defence like that each week so need to be better in the attacking phase to relieve the amount of pressure to defend we invited on ourselves yesterday.

Evans should be back for the Wigan game too as the 2nd game of his 2 match ban will be the cup game. It may be worth sitting Satae out for the cup game and playing Burrell.

I’m undecided if Big Chris needs a rest, or more game time, he’s been a superb signing and can’t wait for Tag, Evans, to join the pack. As I said earlier Manu looked in some discomfort during the game, but surprisingly carried on, perhaps he’s a doubt.

Think was more to do with him catching covid, apparently lost alot of weight whilst ill.

Enjoyed that. Good food in the circle bar.

Had a natter with Tag, reckons he'll be back for the Cats game. Good to speak to Bowden after, he said he was told after his injury at the Fev cup game that he'd never play again.

Picked up Pies tickets, £30!!!!!! I've paid less than that for Challenge Cup final tickets.

That’s a shocker about Bowden. No wonder he’s looked like he was lacking in confidence at times.

For anyone interested highlights of the game [url=https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/rugby-league/12571761/hull-14-6-huddersfieldhere[/url

Jesus, that how much they are? Needs to be a cap on ticket prices for aways across the comp, looking at 50 quid for just ticket and travel.

Lolohea punch must have been out of view of the camera!

That was a really bad injury and capped a horrendous night for Hull with injuries and suspensions. Also the night that Jamie Shaul almost got killed from a late challenge that went unpunished.

Hopefully Josh’s confidence is coming back. Last season he looked a shadow of the player he used to be. He used to be a key member of the pack. Hopefully he can have an injury free and good run, for the rest of the season.

Thought a crowd of 10,600 was a decent one, especially baring in mind we have only sold around 6.5k passes for the season. Does seem like the Saturday/Sunday kick offs are proving popular for those turning up on the day.

One thing I have to admit though, is the atmosphere (apart from a phase in the second half) was poor. personally, ive always found the excuse of 'the MKM is a soulless bowl' a bit of a weak argument. when the place is rocking it is the loudest in the league, its getting it rocking for games other than just the derby. Closing the North East corner was the start of the decline in terms of atmosphere. Hopefully the results at home keep coming and we see the atmosphere improve!

To be honest I think it’s always been a struggle to get an atmosphere when Huddersfield come due to lack of away support and in the past they’ve always tended to play with tactics to spoil as opposed to play so games have been pretty dour because of it.

Yes looks like it but one of the officials must have seen its been put on report

"Player drags opponent to the ground but no punches thrown in the melee." NFA

A good time to rest either Big Chris or Ligi Sao who has been a machine this season
Maybe a chance to introduce a couple of the younger fringe players into the 17 man squad and actually give them some decent minutes on the field

WOW they need to go to specsavers

This is from the Hudds forum


I was talking to some Giants supporters, over at the seaside, who'd been to the game. They seemed to think Lolohea should get a 5 match ban and Pryce an 8 match ban. They said it was disgusting what had happened.

I only listened to it on the radio and the commentators seemed to think Lolohea had thrown a few punches at "Snake"

Really impressed with the defence yesterday , We looked really solid throughout the game .

I was in the South Stand and couldn't see if punches were thrown but from the commentary Richard Stead said Lolohea was throwing punches and was surprised he didn't get sent off.

I was sitting right behind the posts near the front of the North Stand. What happened the scrum half kicked the ball through it bounced off Tuis legs Conner toe poked the ball over the line it ran into the in goal area and Savelio touched down. No arguments there from me perfectly good try, for some reason Conner had to shove his face into Loloheas and scream and laugh, Lolohea pulled back his arm and was about to land a right hook but changed his mind at the last minute and stopped the punch, it then escalated into handbags and pushing and pulling as the other players joined in. At first I thought Lolohea would get a yellow but maybe for once common sense prevailed. Well done on the win yesterday your defense was very good throughout the game, I dont think we come to spoil any games try watching St Helens at the ruck sometimes. All the best for the rest of the season

There seemed to be a bit of niggle between Connor and Lolohea going on all game.

I was pleased we managed to control the ruck for the majority of the game. Levi is a dangerous runner and we kept him quiet.

Jerry and Chris Hill rolled back the years and were very good. Wire must be kicking themselves about Hill