Well it must have been in the one academy game I missed last year, because he was ever present in the second row in all season long, playing 80 minutes in most, if not all, games. He's a good lad.

He is your typical big kid that bursts through. Too big and dominant for the youth teams, then goes through a period of struggle as he realises he is at his size now. Should settle down in the next season or two.

Jones is a good player to have.

He stagnated a bit last season but came good towards the end. I thought he was excellent in the Grand Final and he made a key try saver on Josh Charnley at one point.

He'll never be a world beater but he can play well both at Centre and in the back row and versatility is pretty important in the modern game with a salary cap.

He needs to play well to earn a place in the team. It's what Saints need.
I have faith in Jones.
Theres a big void with both Manu and Sia leaving.
Not sure why Manu retired. He looked to have at least one more season in him in my opinion.

Was it to do with the money that Hull FC owed him and was due when he retired from the sport ?

Sounds like a comeback might be on the cards