: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:15 pm  

Have to say that looking at the bigger this is potentially a great signing.

He will be able to bring on the younger players. Offering his experience and teaching them how to step up to the next level, which is sadly lacking at the club at the moment.

So with Fitz teaching the forwards and Long the backs we may just start to see the potential that the youngsters at the club have coming to fruition. I am certain that Lee will develop under Long.

I am also certain that with Long by his side Horney will develop into the international half that he should be.

We still need a top class coach to bond that learning together.

Plus I might add one or two other changes in personel.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:15 pm  

Fc Til I Die 316 wrote:

i dont think fc's contracts are that good...2 examples Cooke (judas) carvell (judas) Reardon (dint even start) were not known for our excellent contracts are we...just surprises me how fc keep making themselves look like fools...we will see if he even gets here hows that

your avatar seems to contradict your sentiments...

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:16 pm  

Whiting wrote:

How much cap did we have left?
Cusack, thorman and tony are going (so far).
We also have the cap from crocker.

And we've already bought Fitzgibbon and Long. Who won't have been cheap.
Is there enough for a huge signing?

Oh I !!!

[Kosh]

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:16 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

TBH I can see some major changes in the squad for next season and the team structure. Long has been playing in a team that expresses itself and plays a little off the cuff.

Both teams play similar clearing sets (as do most teams tbf), but its there where the similarities between Hull and Saints end. I think deep down Agar is the right man for Hull if he has total control of team structure and tactics as i believe his instincts as a coach and Longs as a player are very much alike.

Will certainly be interesting to see who else is on the radar because this signing could persuade others to come who may not otherwise have done.

Some good points there. And I hope you're right about Agar as it's looking like he'll still be coach for 2010 at least.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:16 pm  

You lucky people, we've had him pi$$ off so many fans over the years with his cocky swagger. I hope he has 2 good years in Hell, but no cups please
Good Luck Longy we'll miss ya

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:16 pm  

carl_spackler wrote:

Plus Byrne already gone. 2-3 fringe players released may add up to one decent one too.

I have a sneaky suspicion Tony will get another deal though, actually.

I read Tony wants to go back to the NRL.
Hopefully yes, i forgot about Byrne.
I don't want to see Lee Burnett Maloney Thackray or Whiting go though. Two year deals all round except Burnett and Maloney with perhaps 3 or 4

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:16 pm  

Fc Til I Die 316 wrote:

i dont think fc's contracts are that good...2 examples Cooke (judas) carvell (judas) Reardon (dint even start) were not known for our excellent contracts are we...just surprises me how fc keep making themselves look like fools...we will see if he even gets here hows that

jason smith, tony grimaldi richard swain ect ect ect

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:17 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Will certainly be interesting to see who else is on the radar because this signing could persuade others to come who may not otherwise have done.

i think i might use that phrase

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:17 pm  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

TBH I can see some major changes in the squad for next season and the team structure. Long has been playing in a team that expresses itself and plays a little off the cuff.

Both teams play similar clearing sets (as do most teams tbf), but its there where the similarities between Hull and Saints end. I think deep down Agar is the right man for Hull if he has total control of team structure and tactics as i believe his instincts as a coach and Longs as a player are very much alike.

Will certainly be interesting to see who else is on the radar because this signing could persuade others to come who may not otherwise have done.

That thought crossed my mind too, particularly those of an attack-minded viewpoint. Here's another potential bonus; if Agar can get over whatever his beef with Hall is, he could perhaps shine a bit more in the right centre spot with the improved supply.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:17 pm  

Whiting wrote:

I read Tony wants to go back to the NRL.
Hopefully yes, i forgot about Byrne.
I don't want to see Lee Burnett Maloney Thackray or Whiting go though. Two year deals all round except Burnett and Maloney with perhaps 3 or 4

when did we sign him then