Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Sun May 10, 2020 10:10 pm  

Irregular Hoops wrote:

TBH I think most people will just be happy having a team to support.

That's a stretch if your talking about Hull fans.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 6:11 am  

Irregular Hoops wrote:

Wonder if we’ll go for a smaller squad now, with finances dictating things.
Can’t see our high earners being retained, and , on a wider level, can see the NRL taking more players from super league.
TBH I think most people will just be happy having a team to support.

Shaul is attracting interest from other clubs too, although Cas have now apparently got Evalds - a bit surprised they are in a position to be announcing this as would have thought sorting out contracts for current OOC players would be a priority but a very good signing for them. Not having a permanent head coach could potentially be a real challenge for us recruitment wise, over and above the lack of a benefactor owner. Main hope is that we get Carlos and Kelly to stay.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 8:41 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Shaul is attracting interest from other clubs too, although Cas have now apparently got Evalds - a bit surprised they are in a position to be announcing this as would have thought sorting out contracts for current OOC players would be a priority but a very good signing for them. Not having a permanent head coach could potentially be a real challenge for us recruitment wise, over and above the lack of a benefactor owner. Main hope is that we get Carlos and Kelly to stay.

Ratu and Carlos would be my priority. I really like Kelly and would prefer to keep him but do we really get value out of him? I dont know the stats but he does seem to miss a lot of games.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 8:51 am  

oooh Gravy! wrote:

Ratu and Carlos would be my priority. I really like Kelly and would prefer to keep him but do we really get value out of him? I dont know the stats but he does seem to miss a lot of games.

Kelly is a unique talent but id only renew him for one more year with poss an option for a 2nd based on games played, he is regularly in and out the team injured. Not his fault for the admin messing about with his ban this year though.

Would agree Carlos is a priority hes a 7+/10 every week.

Not that bothered if Shaul stays or goes, he hasnt improved since peaking a few years ago and it could be a good opportunity to freshen up our attack. Wynne will also want first team rugby soon.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 9:22 am  

For me I'd release Shaul, not a bad player,but too limited and wont be cheap.

Houghton 1 year
Kelly 1 Year
Carlos 2/3 years
Rest 1 year deals.

That would mean Ellis, Shaul and Jones cap to play with.

Problem with this is no quota spots, so if we could persuade Nauloga to stay another year then I'd try and release Faramio.

Back row to replace Jones has to be the priority or a centre and move Grffin to the backrow.

If we could keep Savelio fit I wouldn't be that worried about Jones leaving.

Mike Mcmeeken, Harvey Livett or Ben Currie would also be options (All out of contract)

I also be tempted to make an offer to George Lawler.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 9:33 am  

There's talk of reducing the salary cap next year.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 10:35 am  

Shaul can go, in fact I’d be keen to get rid. Rd 1 against Leeds was his only good game I can remember in three seasons.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 11:56 am  

ccs wrote:

There's talk of reducing the salary cap next year.

But still keep the marquee rule no doubt

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 11:58 am  

One thing the club need to try and do,is to get the coaching situation sorted, when if they appoint Last or my choice Purtill until the end of the season.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 2:21 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

But still keep the marquee rule no doubt

Theyd have to or Sonny Bill would take Toronto over the cap on his own!

Pearson stated we are approx £200k over the cap as it is, which I assume is the added extra of getting Fonua, so not all our squad can play currently.

It is make or break time for the likes of Lane, Mantongo, Fash, Harris, Scott, Bienek, Brown, Cator etc who are now at an age where they should be nailed on 1st teamers but are in and out the squad. A younger batch of players will want their chance also.