Couldn't get the show over here, but sound like he made a decent fist of it.

I'm undecided about Sharp TBH. I liked him when he played for us, he has passion in abundance, and he did manage reasonably with Huddersfield given limited resources. OTOH Hudds played a frankly bloody awful brand of RL for much of his time there, and I'd hate to see us replicate that style.

Time will tell I guess.

He talked with real emotion about his signature being chased by Leeds and other clubs as a player but choosing us, and his return to the Boulevard for training this season. He did talk about being a very technical coach, so the challenge for the Agar/Sharp combo IMO is going to be a more "hearts and minds" thing as they are both very analytical and thorough in planning but don't come across as inspirational, despite the obvious emotional connection they feel to the club. If they can crack that, could be a very interesting season.

Not sure if you have the players to be agressive and dominate other teams forwards. Obviously Crocker can do this but not sure the rest can follow.

I was referring to Sharp saying the players had generally worked hard to put on 3-5 kilos in the 4 weeks training so far. Although I can manage something similar over Christmas so not that impressive.

I did not hear the interview but I do have to agree with Pupkin on this. I would love to see some aggression in our side but know we dont have it presently.
Im sure he would love some aggression in our pack like us all but he may be fighting Agar over potential signings as I know for a fact that one of Agars priorities when looking at players is the ability to coach them hassle free and unfortunately a lot of the time hassle sometimes comes with the harder, more agrressive natured players.

Fair point.

But before you all jump on me im glad to have both on board.

2 x experienced men.
2 x sets of game ideas.
2 x sets of training ideas.
2 x people to blame when it all goes pete tong !

Must have missed that bit but his comments were pretty positive. It is pretty difficult to put size on when your training to improve your fitness level, suprised they have done so well in such a short time.

I call Agar!

I have also heard on good authority that although Crocker played a lot of game time in the NRL sometimes playing the full 80 minutes Hull will not be doing this and will be using him a lot more sparingly throughout periods of the game.
I know this is nothing new in his position but if you have been watching him and have seen that he can keep his work rate up for this long and be outstanding for the full 80 it seems a shame we will probably not let him do this.
I suppose the club need to look after their investment dont they.

To be honest they arent gonna go to the press and say "wells its going ok, were having a bit of a problem keeping Big Willie off the Whoppa meals but apart from that its ok ! "

I will reserve judgement until i see how they fair when the whistle blows !

I meant the fact he pointed out that some players have put on 3-5 kilos in the 4 weeks training.

Thatll be the Whoppa meals then !!!

Well thats one easy way of doing it

Rich Horne may well be one such player.

hopefully Craig Hall as well

Whenever i hear Jon Sharp speak all i can think of is how much of a self-important tool he came across as on the 1st GB Lions DVD.

TBH i was very impressed and think he and agar will be a success next season if the board let them get on with it , that is

He did mention he thought he was up with the best coaches on a tactical front.

Huddersfield Tactic A - Slow the PTB down.

That pretty much seemed to be all they ever did and give away penalties.

If the relationship is basically as a defensive and offensive coach it could well work.

As it is obvious that Sharps strength is all around defence.

That said i really dont know what Agars is.

Never heard the interview but I have mixed feelings over JS. The rugby at times was dour with Hudds but they did do the basics right such as support play and playing with aggression. He had reasonable success with them and as a no.2 his experience will be vital to Agar. He is Hull through and through too, I am hopeful his appointment will be a good one.

cant be that mixed mate, you styled your hair after him

Yer banned!