Hull KR 'desperate for summer', says Craig Sandercock
HULL KR coach Craig Sandercock says he is 'desperate for summer to come' as he feels only then will his side be at their best.
The Robins have started the season with just three wins from their opening seven games, and currently sit in eighth spot.
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Hull KR struggled in heavy conditions at Bradford.
Sunday's 34-12 defeat at Bradford saw Sandercock's men dominated by a powerful Bulls pack, as the home side relished a forward battle in heavy conditions.
Now, the Robins coach admits the current conditions are not suited to the squad he has built at MS3 Craven Park.
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With that in mind, he is looking forward to a time when they can use their speed of play to their advantage.
"Obviously, the conditions at Bradford were difficult, and we are desperate to get on a dry track," Sandercock said.
"We are the sort of side who only has a small forward pack.
"Bradford are a great side with a massive forward pack and big outside backs and they are always coming at you.
"We are desperate for summer to come."
Rovers remain Super League's most potent attacking side, having scored 202 points in their opening seven games.
However, Sandercock says they are still seeking greater balance on the ball, with most plays coming down their left through captain Michael Dobson as Travis Burns continues to work on his role on the right.
"Obviously, there is no secret that Michael Dobson, Cory Paterson and Kris Welham are probably our three key players," he said.
"Travis needs a bit more time to settle in and find his exact role, but we will get there."
ROVERS are awaiting the results of a scan on a hamstring injury picked up by Dobson in Sunday's loss at Bradford which caused him to leave the field in the final 10 minutes.
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by 2biscuits
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 11:39PM
“Benny
dont forget Ben Crooks is still only 19.
You also forgot in the list Watts who is only 22,Danny Houghton 24
Thats 10 young players already in the first team squad”
by 3rdhand
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 7:11PM
“I didn't say we had more younger players for the Bradford game. Sandercocks role is to bring on the youngsters which will take time. He will need another season before we start to judge him.”
by BennyStol
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 3:36PM
“3edhand, I think youll find that hull fc had more young players in their side than rovers,what with crooks,arundel,lineham,green,bowden and pitts and westerman and briscoe are still relatively young at 23 and 22 years old.”
by 3rdhand
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 12:29PM
“Hulllad that's rubbish! For a start the coaches are starting from different positions. FC coach spent a fortune and picked his expensive players. KR coach didn't have much money and is bringing on the young players.
Rovers are ahead of Hull, maybe only just but ahead nevertheless.
If any coach is on dodgy ground it's Gentle with his side kick McCrae - expensive and not working is it!”
by Hulllad_
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 11:24AM
“Losing coach in the derby is gone”
by 3rdhand
Wednesday, March 20 2013, 1:18AM
“We have just had 2 good wins and I never expected a good result at the bulls! So come on guys and get behind the team and the coach and not act like FC fans calling for the coaches head every 5 minutes”
by waterbob
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:46PM
“wilo, i hope your board don't do what our previous one did with agar and hand him a new improved contract before he proved himself, which led to 2 apalling seasons and one adequate one in which we played dull rugby”
by wilo74
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 5:59PM
“Maybe KR are desperate for Summer because it comes after Easter when a certain meeting takes place about a contract. Sorry couldn't resist.
It is the fans of both clubs who are getting desperate, but not for Summer!
Think we need to bring back the CS trophy for derbies at least we'd have something to play for.”
by tigrob
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 5:14PM
“I along with most other Robins fans find no pleasure in having a go at the coach but Im afraid he has NO idea on how to put things right same things week in week, out same players(his players) making the same mistakes bring in John Kear he will get the best out of this sorry bunch.”
by BennyStol
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 4:08PM
“Why doesnt Sandercock just admit that he is out vof his depth at super league level and go back to coaching an under 16 side ?”