Although on this form, I'd take Bradford at home

Featherstone
Hull KR
Leeds
St Helens
Harlequins
Catalan
Shuddersfield(Probably)
Swinton
Wakefield
Bradford
Salford
Widnes
Castleford
Warrington
Wigan

Take your pick, Ill say Hull FC at home to Salford. Hull KR away to Castleford.

Judging on recent years we'll get Hudds or Warrington.

Disappointed we've not had the full list of fixtures leaked on here before the "live" draw.

I can't type that quickly

Just tell me who we've got, then.

Happy with that.

could've been worse

called warrington v swinton just before the draw, how much luck do they need in this comp!!

Spot on, perfect outcome from the game.

Good praise from Agar today for Kent and Aldous?

From a fans point of view how do you think they went?

Thought they went alright. Aldous did a big stint and seemed to run strong, never stopped giving 100%. I heard Agar saying he got there a few hours before the game becuase he was so nervous



Liam did well, ran some good lines and barely missed a tackle. I know he's been waiting for his chance and I hope the club keep him on and play him as much as possible in the 1st team.

at the expense of whom?

Not at expense of anyone, or at least until they are injuried. As I say, as much as possible. Meaning if/when one of our back rowers get injured, I hope he gets his shot in the SL.

Apologies, it read like he was possibly better than someone else, if we want Kent et al to develop then we need to be blending them into the first team now, the club must know the players that aren't in their plans for next season, gradually edge them out and bring the youngsters in.

Kent has been 18th man twice and played 1st team once now, barring Lyne this is the most out of any U20 player. Makes me think Hull are thinking he may be one of the few they want to keep on FT next season.

I can see a few of them getting frustrated soon having been FT for 2 seasons and not getting their chance.

Indeed, I know Dowes has surprised with his start to the season but, realistically, he wont be with us next season, could Aldus do his job, or is he not at that level, and if he isn't, how does he get there without playing?

it's a conundrum

It'sa difficult one with Dowes, looks to me like he's had a rocket up his backside and figured it's either turn it on or bye bye Ewan. He's playing well and making his claim for an extension. But we must try and bring some of the FT U20s into the first team.

if the club keep Dowes again then we show little ambition, I remember Kingy doing this a few times, ripping up trees, getting a new deal, and going back to downing pints.

Agree with you there.

Except Dowes has been a model pro and has always been very consistent in his performances. The difference is over the last month he has found a bit more desire, could be a new contract or the challenge of wanting to get back into the side?

similar to how Agar has suddenly been able to motivate the players when his job was on the line?

Dowes has been consistent in previous years, consistently average.

You're seriously saying Agar has only upped his game due to pressure on his job?

Last two years he has not done so well but before that he was very effective and did a good job for us.

I'm saying Agar has started getting more out of the side, and that has coincided with his neck being on the block.

And if you think two years being average followed by 6 good games deserves a new contract for Dowes then that's a fairly flimsy argument in my opinion.

I can't be bothered.

Where did I say he deserved a new contract?

You can't be bothered because you can't deny the improvements did coincide with his job being precarious, those two things are facts Paul.

And it read like you were suggesting Dowes was worth a new contract, are you saying he isn't?

No I can't be bothered. There were improvements last season and again for certain games this season. Sometimes teams just hit form, it's like you're saying Agar could have done this at anytime but only just chose to do it now. Which is rubbish.

Not sure, would look for a better option but it depends who is available and at what price.