A Day in the Life

2011-01-18T13:46:00.001-08:00

So for my final season as a pro I will be known as Robert Hunter-Paul or Robbie. I'm looking forward to this season and its nearly here.

2011-01-18T13:44:00.001-08:00

Also in celebration of our union both Natalie and I have decided to share surnames.

2011-01-18T13:42:00.001-08:00

All from yorkshire as well. NZ didn't know what hit it. I will post a couple of pics soon, I just need to work out how to shrink them

2011-01-18T13:39:00.001-08:00

We had a beautiful wedding that was attended by most of my family and friends and also a travelling barmy army 35 people strong

2011-01-18T13:38:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone, sorry not been iontouch for a while. I have actually been back to NZ to get married and also have uni work up to my ears.

2010-10-23T09:35:00.001-07:00

All of the team will bring many new skills and confidence back to the SL and make this comp even stronger than before

2010-10-23T09:34:00.001-07:00

I can confidently say this will be the best thing for those young players. They will learn so much from this tour

2010-10-23T09:14:00.001-07:00

Big Eorl Crabtree

2010-10-23T09:10:00.001-07:00

I thought the "blazin squad" did well though. Loads to improve on and thats a good thing. Kiwis have room for improvement aswell

2010-10-23T09:09:00.001-07:00

Back to Eng v NZ you'd probably agree that no team should give Benji Marshal too much time to play? Yes - No?

2010-10-23T09:07:00.003-07:00

Wouldn't it be a shock if the Kumuls can turn them over. Highly unlikely but stranger things have happened.

2010-10-23T09:07:00.001-07:00

Im interested to see how the Aussies will turn out with all of the injuries they have. I'll be up again tomorrow morning.

2010-10-23T09:06:00.001-07:00

when playing for Giants I used to tease him saying your not big your just long. I was wrong hes not big he's massive.

2010-10-23T09:04:00.001-07:00

Four men to tackle him and he still has the ability to off load with those big go go gadget arms.

2010-10-23T09:03:00.001-07:00

Big Eorl might have been a nice strike weapon out there. I must admit I am one of his fans but it takes 4 men to put him down

2010-10-23T09:01:00.001-07:00

Kiwi's had more ball, error count cost England in first half but as they got back into it they showed alot of talent.

2010-10-23T09:00:00.001-07:00

Whats every one thought of game then? I wanted to say and it may not please all, how good will this English team be in 5 yrs?

2010-10-22T08:44:00.001-07:00

Who's waking up early to watch then?

2010-10-22T08:43:00.001-07:00

I think England may surprise a few in this tournament. Although I think I am in the minority with what I have been reading on my page

2010-10-22T08:17:00.001-07:00

Most people think that this may get ugly for England tomorrow. NZ sure have been working on their squad over the last 2 yrs

2010-10-22T08:16:00.001-07:00

Jamie Peacock, Ian Millward and I will be covering the England NZ game tomorrow for the BBC. Make sure you tune in.

2010-10-22T08:15:00.001-07:00

Who thinks that all of this drama about Rooney has been just one big publicity stunt? If it was it sure did a great job

2010-10-17T02:36:00.001-07:00

Now its a real young guns tour. Baby faced assasins? How do you think they will get on with out Morley?

2010-10-17T02:35:00.001-07:00

I remember when we lost players in the middle of a tour it can be a really sad thing and a distraction.

2010-10-17T02:31:00.001-07:00

Massive blow to England losing big Mozza. I really feel sad for him as he's had a great season and I know he is really gutted

2010-10-15T11:20:00.001-07:00

So all the young guns in all teams I guess I wish them the best because they are the generation that will take our game on.

2010-10-15T11:14:00.001-07:00

for good or bad those young players will find out alot about themselves in that environment.

2010-10-15T11:12:00.001-07:00

Lets see if these young guns can raise their game to the next level. Think how strong the team will be in a couple of years.

2010-10-15T11:09:00.001-07:00

I agree it is pretty formidable. the back line has taken a hammering by the british media though. I think its alright.

2010-10-15T11:06:00.001-07:00

It will be tough thoughthough the Maoris have some real talent but all the experts say that the British pack is best in comp

2010-10-15T11:05:00.001-07:00

The one team I always wanted to play for and represent was the Maori's. At this age I guess I'll just have to watch.

2010-10-15T11:03:00.001-07:00

I did not realise they were showing England V Maori's. I'm pumped. great test for England to start there comp.

2010-10-15T11:01:00.001-07:00

You know what Ive been at Huddersfield Uni all week, had my nose stuck in books. Getting my learn on.

2010-10-11T15:19:00.001-07:00

Really am looking forward to the upcoming internationals how do you thiink England will go?

2010-10-11T15:12:00.001-07:00

Well week 3 started in my final ever preseason for my preseason and I must admit really enjoying it. The old man has 1 left in him

2010-09-29T13:39:00.001-07:00

Before you ask Im not the oldest student, but nearly. Ha!

2010-09-29T13:38:00.001-07:00

I have uni tomorrow. Finishing a Sports Marketing degree at Huddersfield UNI. So need my rest, bed time. goodnight :-)

2010-09-29T13:36:00.001-07:00

It will be an emotional night for all involved. I can tell you grand final day takes forever to pass by. A 'watched pot'

2010-09-29T13:34:00.001-07:00

I agree 'tosh' to that as Wigan have proved all season long how they can dominate teams but St's in MAD form

2010-09-29T13:29:00.001-07:00

arguement I heard today, was that Wigan may struggle with the big occasion, because they could not shut out Leeds 1st round

2010-09-29T13:22:00.001-07:00

I agree Wigan will also have an emotional drive factor behind them this weekend.

2010-09-29T13:20:00.001-07:00

Hasn't Wigan the size in the middle to control them?

2010-09-29T13:18:00.001-07:00

I'm not that interested in who wins, more how they win. This is one of our sports show pieces and I want drama & energy.

2010-09-29T13:07:00.003-07:00

St's have been the masters of keeping the ball tight and blasting through the middle through out these playoffs.

2010-09-29T13:07:00.001-07:00

Dry condiiton may playinto Wigans hands more favourably. They seem to enjoy a more expansive game.

2010-09-29T13:04:00.001-07:00

So for all you Warriors fans why will you win on Saturday?

2010-09-29T13:02:00.001-07:00

Many finals played and with the extra emotional value attached to KC playing his last game. That may create the tipping point

2010-09-29T12:56:00.001-07:00

the argument from supporters at the moment is that Saints have the big game experience in there squad.

2010-09-29T12:55:00.001-07:00

Well energy has swung back in Saints favour after I asked question last night as to whos to win this weekend and why?

2010-09-28T14:05:00.001-07:00

Thanks for the Aroha (love) dudes.

2010-09-28T14:04:00.001-07:00

Remember if your coming to the match come and say hello. I'll be in the Fan-Zone Steedon Ball merchandise stall. See ya there.

2010-09-28T14:03:00.001-07:00

That i can plagarise as my own thoughts! ha! na I'll reference ya if I can remember the names.

2010-09-28T14:02:00.001-07:00

I don't just want perdictions but I want reasons for those predictions as well. With well thought out answer.

2010-09-28T14:01:00.001-07:00

At the moment more people have answered in Wigans favour as to who's going to win this weekend.

2010-09-28T13:59:00.001-07:00

started training again yesterday. last season coming up so gonna try to make best off it. :-)

2010-09-27T14:50:00.001-07:00

Obviously thats for those that are going. Who is going to win then? If the semis are anything to go by it should be awesome.

2010-09-27T14:49:00.001-07:00

I will be in the Steedon Ball stand signing balls in the fanzone at the final this weekend so come along and say hello.

2010-09-25T06:22:00.001-07:00

I hope tonights game has much of the energy and excitement that last nights had but ultimately, with a closer score line.

2010-09-24T13:05:00.003-07:00

and no one can really say who were the definites to win. So heres the question does that mean the SL licenses work?

2010-09-24T13:05:00.001-07:00

Heres an idea. The SL comp this year I dont think has ever been closer, the games have been of the highest quality

2010-09-24T12:58:00.001-07:00

Now this game is class. If the Giants pack can control the Sts go forward it maybe their night but that is a big task.

2010-09-24T12:55:00.001-07:00

Lawrence Try, he would have dreamed of that all week

2010-09-24T12:50:00.001-07:00

Paul Wellens Try. Vintage Saints

2010-09-24T12:41:00.001-07:00

That might be game plan. Hammer Saints left now move to the right side

2010-09-24T12:34:00.001-07:00

well if you try that enough times you probably will score

2010-09-24T12:29:00.001-07:00

Giants might want to stop running at Soleola hes killing them

2010-09-24T12:25:00.001-07:00

Got to bend your back in the tackle. Shaun Lunt normally rock solid. One of my players for the future.

2010-09-24T12:24:00.001-07:00

Too easy at the moment. That is what we all call ugly D

2010-09-24T12:23:00.001-07:00

Saints kicking game the difference so far.

2010-09-24T12:20:00.001-07:00

ouch, shot from Soleola

2010-09-24T12:18:00.001-07:00

hard to take that when you have defended your butts off. Thats Sts style

2010-09-24T12:12:00.001-07:00

Saints playing through the middle, Giants look a little more expansive

2010-09-24T12:10:00.001-07:00

more backing Giants at moment. Interesting, Mado your on your own

2010-09-24T12:09:00.001-07:00

when we see all of these muscle ripped players, isn't it funny to look at hodgsen.Proof you can be skinny and still kill it

2010-09-24T12:06:00.001-07:00

Ha Im an old man I have old man things to do

2010-09-24T12:05:00.001-07:00

frustratingly waiting

2010-09-24T12:04:00.001-07:00

Give me some score line predictions

2010-09-24T12:02:00.001-07:00

Hurry up!

2010-09-24T11:59:00.001-07:00

Doesn't it create an extra bit of tension for us viewers as well?

2010-09-24T11:57:00.001-07:00

Man when you have to wait an extra 10 mins, its torture. It upsets your rythm going into the game.

2010-09-24T11:54:00.001-07:00

Unless you recognise this issue like I did and that lead me towards my University of Huddersfield life. Student life at 34

2010-09-24T11:52:00.001-07:00

Remember our athletes are picked up out of school and when they finish playing they are qualified for nothing.

2010-09-24T11:51:00.001-07:00

Point made by John Wilkin he is one player the cares passionately about player welfare and post career lives.

2010-09-24T11:45:00.001-07:00

Saints last game at home, pride, passion and experience. Can you ever right them off?

2010-09-24T11:44:00.001-07:00

Giants can be the most dynamic team in the competition when they get it right. They will have to take it to the Saints though

2010-09-24T11:42:00.001-07:00

So pumped about this I think I'm a bit jealous

2010-09-24T11:41:00.001-07:00

Players at this point will be enjoying that they can finally do something physical after waiting, thinking about it all day

2010-09-24T09:37:00.003-07:00

got to make tea now. So I'll be back lead up to the game.

2010-09-24T09:37:00.001-07:00

Im not going to game watching it on TV but am going to try and giving a real time report posting my views on this site.

2010-09-24T09:34:00.001-07:00

This is an experiment so we'll have to see how it goes. Spread da Love!

2010-09-24T09:33:00.001-07:00

If your interested why don't you sit down with ya lap top and see if we can start some debate over what happens.

2010-09-24T09:32:00.003-07:00

I am going to post my views on tonights game in real time whilst watching it on the box.

Blog title...

2010-09-24T09:32:00.001-07:00

I am going to post my views on tonights game in real time. using facebook, twitter and linkedin.

2010-09-24T09:31:00.001-07:00

Hey if any one is interested and i would love some feedback. I am going to use tonights game to try something new.

2010-09-20T13:26:00.001-07:00

I thank every one for the vote of confidence but I am not retiring until the end of next season 2011. but thanks for the love

2010-09-07T02:23:00.001-07:00

Its been great playing against so many part time athletes, I would love to see how you would all go if given full time op

2010-09-07T02:21:00.001-07:00

Can I say also, good luck to all of the players playing in the playoffs not only for SL but the Co-operative Champs aswell.

2010-09-07T02:20:00.001-07:00

Woh! one team I did leave out foolishly was Halifax. I tell you now playing in those old local Derbys used to be awesome.

2010-09-07T02:05:00.001-07:00

Any way it starts this week, the greatest team sport on the planet with the most closely fought playoffs ever. Who's Â£ on?

2010-09-07T02:04:00.001-07:00

A dream would be our sport played competitively everywhere in the UK and Europe. Creating regional devisions, like the USA