If the rumours are true about Westerman and Hadley wanting bigger deals, that would account for moves for Jones and Hastings from (cash strapped) Salford? Like for like.

Nothing to do with him needing a contract

Must be why Drinkwater,Hall,Shaw,Lee,Lunt,Maguire,Scruton & co are ripping it up....

In what way would Hastings for Westerman be like for like? Completely different players.

Not bothered why. Just saying having someone to share Tag's load and give us go forward is making a difference. Could be welcoming Bowden back soon too.

Not doubting what you have heard, after all I live over an hour away form the Hull grapevine, but I am very sceptical about the rumour mill, especially when it comes to players financial details. Why they would discuss it with anyone than their agent and the club questions the validity of any rumour.

After all, if the rumours were to be believed Sneyd would be a Wigan player next year.

Perhaps I should have put IF? in capitals?

Just my opinion but I think Hastings would make an excellent ball handling loose forward and can tackle.

Hastings? Where's that from?

Just rumours. Not saying it’s true. FC fan I was talking to yesterday said his wife’s sisters cousins dog had spoken to the cat next door. Personally I think the majority of any signings will be from Super League. I don’t doubt there’ll be Oz based players coming in but not the number fans expect.

Jackson Hastings is Wigan bound.

Okay

Bl00dy hell, we're linked with Jackson Hastings and end up with...

Saints and Wigan are also in for him, but we are "close" to signing Grand Final winner Josh Jones.

Yes, this is very likely. Will be one of the biggest British signings for 2020 I feel.

Leeds in for him too. Not done yet but would certainly be a great start in rebuilding our back row.

The fact that they are in a relegation battle has to help our chances. It would be a brave move to choose Leeds over Hull currently.

Unless he really likes Batley.

Only 26 and non Quota. Hope this comes off, but if not we're certainly fishing in the right pond.

Would be a very good signing. I rate him very highly. Always busts tackles, always makes metres, and pretty quick and athletic aswell. He would be a real good fit imo. In fact out of all the second rows we have been linked with he is the pick of the bunch for me.

Quote ="Mr. Zucchini Head"Would be a very good signing. I rate him very highly. Always busts tackles, always makes metres, and pretty quick and athletic aswell. He would be a real good fit imo. In fact out of all the second rows we have been linked with he is the pick of the bunch for me.'" https://www.superleague.co.uk/player/139/josh-jones Very good stats this season. Averages per game include: 112m 26 tackles 5 tackle busts

Quote ="Mr. Zucchini Head"Would be a very good signing. I rate him very highly. Always busts tackles, always makes metres, and pretty quick and athletic aswell. He would be a real good fit imo. In fact out of all the second rows we have been linked with he is the pick of the bunch for me.'" https://www.superleague.co.uk/player/139/josh-jones Very good stats this season. Averages per game include: 112m 26 tackles 5 tackle busts

Think it’s been on the cards a couple of seasons

Radfords admiration for him has been long standing

great win.type of fighting spirit we need to see at home to make kc a fortress.

just to say, this happened sort of in front of me, second half the players came out and connor was lining up in front of the south stand, he was gabbing away constantly talking at our left hand side, hughes and i think it was patton he was actually aiming it at.

I can't recall what time the alleged incident occured, but i iirc it was on a bit of a breakaway and he got monstered in a 4 man tackle, hughes and patton were definitely in it(one of the few tackles patton actually made) we got off one by one and thats when he lay on the floor yelling at the ref who eventually stopped the game to have a look.

It wouldn't surprise me if he was pushing and shoving with his arm trying to get players off and he's shoved it in someones face/mouth, the reverse of what chilly did last year which was a C words trick on his behalf.

Fair enough if that's the case. The disciplinary will have a look. As I said I can't imagine there will be much evidence either way.