Am I missing something?

Quite probably.

There will only be 3 Rovers players 4 maximum from the last game who will take part this time.

8 of Rovers winning team from July have left the club. McGuire, Tomkins & Masoe unavailable then will play this time plus of course the 6 new signings. I think Rovers will have a far stronger line up this time though undoubtedly Quinlan & Lunt are automatic picks who are unavailable, along with Scruton, Jewitt & Wardill .

I dare say Hull will be a lot stronger too and for me the results in trial games are immaterial they are just about building match fitness and trying out a few things.

I won't make a prediction but Rovers are 11/8 with the bookies and Hull 8/13. I think Rovers are the better bet at those prices.

Good answer to an inane post.

The more time goes by without any news on Kelly I have a feeling that he will be risked if Connor has his ban upheld. If Connor is available I think they will play it safe with Kelly and give him more time, but faced with the prospect of being without both of them I think we might jab him up and send him out there. Radford must be desperate for a result here.

Absolutely, especially as I was replying to your post.

With Connors appeal rejected I think we’ll line up like this

Shaul
Faraimo
Los
Griffin
Dawson-Jones
Washbrook
Sneyd
Taylor
Houghton
Masi
Mini
Manu
Hadley

Thompson
Fash
Lane
Miloudi

Correct.

In Connor’s stupid absence, it is time for others to step up to the plate.
Our squad IMO is littered with “talent” that is in last chance saloon .
2019 will make our break the SL careers of quite a few in Hull FC’s squad.

You think Paea will miss out? I would be very surprised if that's the case. Also can't see Miloudi being involved (although I hope he is) and it seems that Levy has made a good impression in pre season and might be ahead of Fash. Also as I said earlier I just have a feeling Kelly might be involved. We will have a better idea by tomorrow though.

Lets hope this is not the team to take the field at HKR
If we cant get Albo on the field even if its just to kick, pass and run then surely we need Miloudi on the field either as a 6 or on the wing.
Jesus the thought of a Griffin /Dawson combo.
The one thing for sure is there will be four forwards on the bench which i think will be
Thompson,Levy,Paea,and Griffin/Lane
Fash for me is way down the list and behind Jack Brown on pre season performance
I think Logan or Cam Scott will get the other centre spot
All gone quiet on Ratu.I wonder if we are in for a surprise selection on the left wing.At least that would release Miloudi to play 6 if we dont risk Albo

Would you as fans REALLY want to risk Kelly? As Sheens said last night the season aint won on game one? Are are you and your coach that desperate not to lose?

Rather a strange last sentence, I wonder how many appeals really are "frivolous"?

I guess its referring to cases where teams appeal for the hell of it despite not having a leg to stand on and it's a waste of everyone's time. Makes a mockery of the system.

They obviously feel that we had a case, but that it wasn't enough to overturn.

It's a good question tbf.

When you look at the bigger picture, no, nothing is won in February and ideally we wouldn't want to risk him unless he is 100% (or very close to it). Him being ruled out for a couple of months would be terrible for us. But don't underestimate the importance of a win for Hull. An 11 game losing streak, fan morale pretty much rock bottom, a coach who despite what he says must feel under pressure. People might not want to admit it but this is a hugely important match for us. If Connor hadn't been an idiot then it wouldn't really matter, we would have an able replacement, but we really need a spark from somewhere. Connor is back next week, so even if it's a case of him playing through the pain and then getting a couple of weeks off, maybe it is worth it?

Taylor played thru' a shoulder injury last year, it'll depend on whether he could make it worse by playing.

I get the 11 game losing streak thing with the fans.....But thats just Banter as we have both suffered that over the years lol.....But I really dont get Jabbing players just to get a win when the Injury could get a lot worse because the player doesnt feel the pain in that 80 mins.

I thought you wanted Kelly to play....

If fit yes?

That side is assuming Paea is injured.
I can’t see Levy starting ahead of Fash, he doesn’t make many mistakes and the more safe option which LR likes to go with majority of the time.

I know he didn't play against Saints but I thought that was more precautionary. I haven't really seen or heard anything that suggests he is likely to be missing.

It depends what the injury is. If it's something that has the potential to get alot worse then I agree it's not worth the gamble. If it's just a case of gritting your teeth through the pain for 80 minutes then that's just the life of a rugby league player unfortunately and I would expect most players to put their hand up. It will be down to the physios to advise on what the risks are.

Other than a couple of cup winners medals and a man of steel trophy I guess not

So annoyed with Connor right now. I wouldn't risk Kelly, nothing is won or lost in February.

Possibly a 1000 fans and coach