From the write-ups, he sounds like an old fashioned 13, none of this modern extra prop nonsense, and he would definitely be handy if Powell is intent on playing an entertaining, running game.

Obviously, it'd be a punt, but after the years of watching Clark and Hughes plod about, anything is worth a go, surely?

Currie and Holmes can be kept on their toes by the magnificent Longstaff as well.

I think Powell will know that moves ending when they hit the 2nd row or lf has been a problem for us.

Magoulias hasn't played many games in the NRL so it's a gamble but at least there's a good chance he's coming as a career move rather than just for a paycheck. I wonder where this leaves Hughes, bench I guess but maybe not even making the bench if all are fit? I'd rather Longstaff myself.

If we don't sign a prop we are going to have to move the ball about more effectively and faster, we won't be able to bully teams IMO. Maybe that's a good thing in terms of indicating the intended playing style?

Feeling quite positive about this and it surely means that Jason Clark will not be retained. At 24 he is at the right age and has a kicking game. Phil Kinsella reckons that Harrison has a good passing game so the pack is looking much more mobile so looking forward to a new playing style.

Was on about last season, and in context with the rest of this thread that is currently running at however many pages. Read the thread and you’ll see it’s not a pop at Hull in particular. But you’re always welcome to come and air your insecurities on here ( but we probably have enough of our own).

Not really a good analogy to make on a covid ravaged season, I think most teams were just glad to get through it, thank you for the invite, most gracious of you.

I'm amazed rival fans scour obscure topics on our board like this and further amazed they feel the need to post. I think they are just looking for conflict and have serious time on their hands. It's weird.

Hardly obscure talking about a new prop, I felt the need to post as Hull was mentioned, as for looking for conflict, nah mate, I’ve always tried to be fair and balanced on this forum, and especially towards friends from Warrington, it’s called participation.

I was merely pointing out that size of pack is not a guarantee of success and referenced Hull to support that contention as you have one of the biggest. No slight was intended, but your response did come across as a bit “precious”, to me at least.

No problem Captain, let’s hope Hull and Wire can compete next year with a little more fire in their belly’s.

Fair enough. I could just never imagine myself looking for "wire" mentions on a Hull board, or any other board for that matter. I live and learn.

Judda Turahui from Melbourne Storm has been rumoured on the blue bird recently, anyone shed any light on this potential signing or heard anything?

Not heard anything about us signing him but he's a loose forward aswell so not sure we need another one if we've signed magoulias.

Rumour is its a done deal, but you need to offload charnley to make it work

I can imagine Powell NOT being a fan of Charnley, having previously actively targeted him and also liking pace out wide.

Totally agree with that Rider! I started watching Hull in 1946 but have followed Warrington's fortunes since one of my favourite RLplayers came from them back in the late 40's. He led us to a stellar decade in the 50's when he played and coached for Hull.

Warrington were quite decent in that decade too!

Also Brian Bevan tops the list for the best player I have ever seen.

Can I just add that I've enjoyed Rider's interjections in the past and long may that continue we do need proper debate otherwise we'll be in danger of living in a WA9 echo chamber

Done deal for Magoulias or Judda??

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Seems Magoulias has something to prove & has already a targeted a move back to the NRL one day bigger and better. Let’s hope he does make a statement over here and has a positive impact on the side. Reportedly a two year deal as well…

Blake Austin?

Looking like a man in the know Paulnumbers!

I think I mentioned prop recruitment over prices time hull n others have signed better forwards and have today announced the signing of another prop !

J Clark can stay another year if he can get Sam Burgess to wire lol

If he did we would have someone posting they would rather we sign Sam Fox.

Do you lot never learn?

As I see it he, and other clubs that followed was targeting the revolving doors Mamo and Austin hence their release.