Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:23 pm  

Irregs#16 wrote:

Too many full backs

We have played Moy and Charles there in the Reserves, but not sure if their best positions are 9 (Moy), and 6 (Charles) - so perhaps Hodgson will take the 1 role for the Reserves, if we sign him

He's also listed on Wikipedia as a centre (not sure how good he is there). Somebody mentioned that a deal for Oli Pratt is no longer happening, so we could maybe be offering one to Hodgson instead.

It's not necessarily a signing I want us to make, just what I could see as an option given we're out of quota spots and looking at other NRL options. Seems to most likely to happen.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:38 pm  

Felt quite pleased when I read Dan's comment about John's, just something I didn't like about him, even his highlights (which should be spectacular) where only ok.

Although this relief might turn to despair depending on who we sign.

Still hoping for Watson or Volkman.

Has Hawkins definitely signed a new deal?


Sailor still in the picture?

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:40 pm  

Volkman would be a fantastic signing. He is the one I am hoping for

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:40 pm  

Unless the club see either Hodgson or Litten playing another position, signing him wouldn't make any sense.

Also Jack Charles is predominantly a halfback.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:49 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Unless the club see either Hodgson or Litten playing another position, signing him wouldn't make any sense.

Also Jack Charles is predominantly a halfback.

Litten isn't ready yet made ALOT of basic mistakes

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 12:58 pm  

Thetalentboy wrote:

Litten isn't ready yet made ALOT of basic mistakes

Ready for what?

Proved this season, he is a decent back up. Just played too many games in the end, lost his confidence too.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:01 pm  

Thetalentboy wrote:

Don't some of our fans think he's been the best centre in the league for years

Some people talk like he was Jamie lyon in 2016

Lyon retired in 2016, do you mean 2006 when he was at Saints.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:15 pm  

Irregs#16 wrote:

People are trying to pick apart AP's interview, and I can't help but think he has got the numbers wrong.

9 players in, 7 of which we know.
He said 5 coming in from NRL/Australia - 3 of which are announced. Which suggests that the 2 signings we don't know about, are the extra 2 coming in from NRL/Australia - but we don't have 2 quota spots.

I cannot see any English players in the NRL coming to us to make those numbers AP mentioned true. However, Huddersfield have found a non-quota 9 from the Roosters so maybe that is the route.

He also said we will have 5 forwards 6'4" or above next year - Ese'Ese, Pele, Okunobor, Ashworth....who is the 5th?

I thought that too to be honest especially about the 5 big forwards.

Ese Ese, Pele,Okunbor, Ashworth so wondering if Diakhate is the 5th?

Then again he's not over 6''4 and neither is Diakhate

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:18 pm  

https://www.totalrl.com/hull-fc-reporte ... ague-2024/ Apologies if this has been posted previously

https://www.totalrl.com/hull-fc-reporte ... ague-2024/ Apologies if this has been posted previously

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:20 pm  

Thetalentboy wrote:

"Based on watching him play" he was ok wasn't spectacular like Clifford

He also spent large periods In the stands

Hopefully Cooper John's can save our season

Yeah, you’re 100% right. Your knowledge is second to none. Hoy is an injury prone, poor player unlike your hero Brad Dwyer who absolutely carried us this year.

Hamstring injuries are tough to deal with and when Hoy has played he has played well in a V poor side. Next season he’ll be a different player

Cooper John’s biggest asset is his last name and that’s probably all you know about him. in terms of playing ability, he would be a gamble but I reckon he’s probably a bit lightweight and has played more 6 than 7 over his career.