Spirited Hull KR a match for anyone in Super League, says Con Mika
HULL KR's leading try scorer Con Mika feels teams will take more notice of Rovers and their pack after their spirited displays in adversity.
Rovers ran defending champions Leeds close in their season opener before the Rhinos scored three late tries in a 36-14 win.
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Con Mika celebrates his try against St Helens
At Wakefield, and without key players Ben Galea, Blake Green and, for the second half, Michael Dobson, Rovers ground out a 22-10 win on the back of a powerful display from the forwards in muddy conditions.
On Sunday, Rovers drew 36-36 with St Helens and laid down a marker to the rest of Super League that they are a match for anyone.
And Mika, who scored a brace of tries, thinks Rovers should now be taken seriously.
"I think teams will be looking at us now," he told the Mail. "We are definitely here to compete and not just make up the numbers.
"When we play the better sides like Saints and Warrington, we want to give them a run for their money.
"Warrington is another big game for us but we are confident we'll do another good job.
"We have to continue to cut out the silly mistakes and penalties in order to combat the big men they have."
Mika has only played three games, but he has shown he has got to grips with Super League in no time.
His two tries against St Helens came a week after getting off the mark against Wakefield.
He admits the competition is tougher than he thought it would be, but he's enjoying his time here.
"Super League is a lot tougher than I thought it was going to be," Mika said. "It's a great competition and the games are played at a good level.
"I didn't watch too much of Super League back in Australia, but I'm really enjoying it.
"The conditioners have worked hard with me on my fitness and that's a credit to them."
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by hullkr117
Thursday, February 23 2012, 1:09AM
“Tis i Tezza of OZ is 98 a full quid. ps up the Robins”
by Forest_88
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 5:15PM
“Fantastic,another blooper by auntie Slammer ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
IT'S "APLOMB" AUNTIE Slammer ha ha ha ha A PLUM IS A FRUIT YOU EAT.HA HA HA HA HA
Why don't we have a "Auntie Slammer stupid quote of the day" ha ha ha ha ha
Listed below are just some of the other statements auntie Slammer has made which make him look even more ridiculous:-
"The RFL have bought Odsal Stadium from Bradford Bulls even though they only rent it from Bradford Council." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"SKY only pay clubs when they televise their matches." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"I have a PhD but I can't remember the topic/subject of it and I'm not sure if I studied at Nottingham Uni or the LSE." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"The RFL are about to fine Hull FC £100,000 and deduct them 4 points over the Gleeson affair."ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"Rovers will next week announce the signings of Kurt Gidley and Cuthbertson."
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
(2009) "All the ground improvements at Caravan Park will be completed before the beginning of next season." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"When Sean Briscoe signs for Widnes,Rovers will sign Billy Slater."ha ha ha ha
"NRL scouts have been alerted to watch the Rovers youngsters shortly before West Tigers put 56 points past them." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"Hull City Council are building a dual carriage way between Rovers ground and Hedon Road." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"The Allems are paying for a new set of floodlights at Caravan Park." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Rovers will beat Leeds by 1-5 points and Hull will lose to Warrington by 10-15 points. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
If I were you auntie Slammer I'd stick to your nights out with the old queens,Bridrobin,WineWithStevo and our old friend sticky vicky Prohm who now posts as StevosMate and PureRedStyle. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha"”
by Stottlemeyer
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 4:10PM
“by jezhull..Tuesday, February 21 2012, 7:29PM
"I'm now convinced JM is writing the scripts for these hilarious comments from the dobbins players. Mika thinks they are now a match for anyone, well, well, well.
I guess someone at the top is encouraging these silly posts cos it keeps the halfwits happy in east hull and might lure a few more to the caravan park
ANDY Lynch(Duller)Tuesday, February 21, 2012
If we complete our sets, we will match anyone on our day...
You must be a halfwit also jizhull... so must Lyrch after that showing on Sunday against bottom table opposition.”
by Forest_98
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 3:59PM
“Fantastic,another blooper by auntie Slammer ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
IT'S "APLOMB" AUNTIE Slammer ha ha ha ha A PLUM IS A FRUIT YOU EAT.HA HA HA HA HA
Why don't we have a "Auntie Slammer stupid quote of the day" ha ha ha ha ha
Listed below are just some of the other statements auntie Slammer has made which make him look even more ridiculous:-
"The RFL have bought Odsal Stadium from Bradford Bulls even though they only rent it from Bradford Council." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"SKY only pay clubs when they televise their matches." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"I have a PhD but I can't remember the topic/subject of it and I'm not sure if I studied at Nottingham Uni or the LSE." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"The RFL are about to fine Hull FC £100,000 and deduct them 4 points over the Gleeson affair."ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"Rovers will next week announce the signings of Kurt Gidley and Cuthbertson."
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
(2009) "All the ground improvements at Caravan Park will be completed before the beginning of next season." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"When Sean Briscoe signs for Widnes,Rovers will sign Billy Slater."ha ha ha ha
"NRL scouts have been alerted to watch the Rovers youngsters shortly before West Tigers put 56 points past them." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"Hull City Council are building a dual carriage way between Rovers ground and Hedon Road." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"The Allems are paying for a new set of floodlights at Caravan Park." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Rovers will beat Leeds by 1-5 points and Hull will lose to Warrington by 10-15 points. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
If I were you auntie Slammer I'd stick to your nights out with the old queens,Bridrobin,WineWithStevo and our old friend sticky vicky Prohm who now posts as StevosMate and PureRedStyle. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by EastHullchav
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 9:06AM
“FcTroll_Spray Your not a East Hull stop giving it the big one and man up.Your embarrassing us.”
by PureRedStyle
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 8:09AM
“Jealousy of the highest order.....can't wait till Good Friday when Moa and Co will be despatched flat on their backs to the grass by Con and Mickey......cannot wait.....!”
by EastHullRandW
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 8:02AM
“FcTroll_Spray/ forest grow up mate.”
by FcTroll_Spray
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 7:37AM
“mrdependable
I love stats
Did you know the player that you are criticising has score 50% more try's then any team member of the Gateshullthundersharks.”
by FcTroll_Spray
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 7:16AM
“hrhphil
9 posts on the Rovers threads
1 post on the Hull FC threads
Would you like me to add you to the list of Rovers obsessed Gateshull fans?”
by hrhphil
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 6:50AM
“Fancy saying this before your biggest defeat ,they never learn .the wires will put 60+ past rovers on sunday and any true fan deep down will know this,a poor saints side got 30+ ive been in rugby a long time, players should do there talking in the game not in the mail ,all teams are guilty of this ,defence wins rugby games more than anything”