Hull FC will use KR derby to gauge progress ahead of Super League opener
PETER Gentle says tomorrow's derby will tell him how far his Hull FC team has come in pre-season.
Relishing another opportunity to lock horns against Hull KR, Gentle says Hull's only proper pre-season test will give him a good indication of the progress made by his players ahead of their season-opener.
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Reading the signs: Peter Gentle
While Hull played Castleford last weekend, Gentle's approach saw him use 29 players, with two separates sides having a chance to get some minutes under their belt.
Set to field a 20-man squad at the KC tomorrow, Gentle's approach is more akin to a Super League encounter.
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"I know there are no points up for grabs, and we wouldn't even use the win for bragging rights, but what's important is this is a chance to test ourselves against a good side," he told the Mail.
"Without taking anything away from Castleford, we can use this game to get an idea of how we are going because it will be much more like a regular season game.
"There will still be some teething problems for us, and no doubt for them too, but it will be very physical, I know that, and I am really looking forward to it."
HULL are expected to hand new signing Paul Johnson his debut after the prop missed out against Castleford with a niggling injury.
Back-rowers Danny Tickle and Liam Kent will not be risked, while Richard Whiting was due to be assessed in the final training session today after being concussed against the Tigers.
ROVERS will hand Craig Hall his first appearance of pre-season, employing him alongside Michael Dobson at stand-off as Travis Burns is suspended.
Rhys Lovegrove returns after missing last week's 32-10 win against a young Wigan side, whilst Keal Carlile, George Griffin and Chris Heil are the least experienced squad members.
Comments
by leepy1979
Monday, January 21 2013, 10:03PM
“Good to see our youngster's can beat a full strength FC squad.”
by ossietta
Monday, January 21 2013, 9:29PM
“............... "DEXTER TEXTER WHERE ARE YOU"............?”
by Red_Army
Monday, January 21 2013, 7:53PM
“I hope the gauge proved useful for the arrogant, smirking Gentle.....and here are the gauge results.......
0 to -3......Enjoy Peter......Lol......”
by hullkr117
Monday, January 21 2013, 2:03AM
“Tis i Tezza of OZ .Not very far Peter ,I can hear the rumbles coming , straight swap Gentles for Agar”
by Red_Hill_Bill
Sunday, January 20 2013, 10:53PM
“by RaginBull1975Sunday, January 20 2013, 11:41AM
"Right - it is time.
Bring it on."
And it was brought on.
BEL1£VE
lol”
by Greeny143
Sunday, January 20 2013, 8:10PM
“Let me tell you...progress? none!!”
by zeebling
Sunday, January 20 2013, 7:49PM
“thaler is to blame for everything!”
by ossietta
Sunday, January 20 2013, 4:40PM
“I don't know how Peter Gentle can gauge his side on that performance, what I do Know is that he is very, very upset and reminded us about the same game last year, when interviewed on RH. Now correct me if I'm wrong but is'nt that a bit of sour grapes on his part.? Should he not have congratulated HKR on their fantastic play, instead of spitting his dummy out........?”
by Northern_Red
Sunday, January 20 2013, 3:52PM
“OOOOPPPPPSSS! hULL FC 18 HULL KR 28............. top 4 team gets beat by lowly upstarts!
WE ARE HULL KR.. I SAY WE ARE HULL KR.......
Well played to the lads today, not given any chance pre kick off so it`s nice to see you come away with a win....”
by Red_Hill_Bill
Sunday, January 20 2013, 12:44PM
“I told you you not to lick the keyboard albanyrovers, it will harm you. As usual, you are not making sense.
Tezza, has lived in Oz for many years.
Be patient, the money is on it's way.
BEL1£VE
lol”