Pack power key to Hull FC victory over Huddersfield
PETER Gentle says pack power is the key to Hull FC's chances of a play-off victory against Huddersfield Giants tomorrow.
The Hull coach has told his players they must win the forward battle – and stop Danny Brough running the show for the Giants as a result.
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Peter Gentle says Hull must stop the Giants' pack
Former Hull player Brough has been a thorn in the Black and Whites' side on many occasions in recent years.
He was a key figure when the Giants knocked Hull out of the Challenge Cup at the KC earlier this season, and for that reason, Gentle says his men must do all they can to put their opponents' pack on the back-foot first,
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"We are pretty evenly matched and there are a lot of similarities between the sides," Gentle said.
"They have a very aggressive forward pack and that is where it all starts and finishes. If you stop their pack then you stop Danny Brough coming into the game. We need to match their middle before we worry about anything else.
"Huddersfield are a very good side, but we have an idea of what we want to do."
The Giants possess one of the biggest packs in Super League, but Gentle is confident his own side have the power and desire to match them.
The possible addition of returning prop Sam Moa from a bicep injury will offer Hull more punch through the middle, and Gentle is expecting little to choose between the sides.
"It is about who is more meticulous in the game, who sticks to their game plan and has the better completion rate," he said.
"Desire will play a part, but performance will dictate it."
Hull head into the game buoyed by a week of positive news which started with Gentle extending his stay at the KC by a further year and ended with Danny Houghton committing his future until 2017.
The additions of Ben Galea and Daniel Holdsworth took Hull's confirmed recruitment for 2013 to four players following the capture of Gareth Ellis and Joe Arundel.
Hull's pursuit of Castleford half-back Rangi Chase remains a contentious issue however, with mixed reports coming out of the two clubs with regard to where the deal is at.
Hull have hinted at walking away from the deal this week, as problems persist over securing a visa.
Meanwhile, Castleford are now thought to be in advanced talks with an NRL club, with a return to Australia looking likely for Chase,
As a result, Hull have spoken to several clubs and players in search of a back-up.
Comments
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 10:20AM
“bumsonseats,the stand was included in the greatfield regeneration program that was agreed for that area.obviously if rovers hadnt been there then it would not have been inclusive,i dont believe the council or goverment delve into rovers finances do they,just to see if they wiil be there next year or not,i mean its council property they are just tidying up around that area thats all.lol”
by HullFcRick
Sunday, September 16 2012, 10:15AM
“by Bumsonseats
Sunday, September 16 2012, 8:33AM
.
"Dipster
Why is Person crying about a rent reduction if it is that good a deal.
He put the deal together in the first place when he was at Hull City
How is that going by the way?
Priceless"
you kr fans should carry lightsabers for all the delfecting your doing!”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 10:08AM
“bumsonseats,probably on one of those concrete seats near bridlington avenue eh.lol”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 10:01AM
“bumsonseats,havnt heard pearson crying and begging for yet another grant,all hes asked for is a fair deal,were not in the habit of begging for grants at the kc,you see everything is included in the rental lol.”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 9:56AM
“bumsonseats,makes you wonder why he bothered to buy hullfc dont it,maybe cause he knows a good investment when he sees one, remember his last venture into ownership,i believe it went very well,didnt he take that club to the brink of the premiership,and then sell up at a very handsome price,lol,i do believe that the errand lad from marks & spencers, is now a millionaire,please enlighten us how hudgells venture into the sporting world is coming along,lol”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 9:47AM
“bumsonseats,pearsons request was months ago,i dont know how its going and neither do you,it may have been completed for all we know judging by the speed that the hullfc passes were made ready for sale,hows your pass sales coming along,oops sorry didnt i hear that hudgell isnt sure what league rovers will be playing in next season,and is holding up the printing of your passes while he negotiates getting them printed,maybe on hire purchase,its probable that your printers havnt been paid yet for the previous years work.”
by Bumsonseats
Sunday, September 16 2012, 8:33AM
“Dipster
Why is Person crying about a rent reduction if it is that good a deal.
He put the deal together in the first place when he was at Hull City
How is that going by the way?
Priceless”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:48AM
“even better business below.lol”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:46AM
“bumsonseat,hullfcs rental is allso based on the attendance figures above 7,600 so hullfcs rental is also judged on the attendance figures,you know the bigger the crowd over that number the more they pay,ill just remind you again,your thick.”
by Bumsonseats
Saturday, September 15 2012, 9:50PM
“hesslelad
Have Gateshull crowds increased over the last few seasons?
More people use to watch Agars Gateshull then Peter Gentles Gateshull
lol
next”