are you basing that on the assumption Obst and Gleeson are both with us?

Yes to the former, no to latter. If we keep Gleeson then definitely (but can't see that happening), if he goes and we replace him I still think that we arguably only need one of Turner and Whiting, unless we put Whiting into the back row.

Sharp should be no suprise. He has never had a good try scoring record, and has always struggled with errors.

Who would have had a decent try scoring record playing for Quins last season? Remember we are not playing him on his favoured left side either.

The guy has no track record at all, not even at junior rugby. Anybody who thought he was going to suddenly turn into a high scoring winger were wearing their fc glasses im afraid.

Looks like they're all staying then: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html Got to say, I think this is excellent what Gentle is doing.

Looks like they're all staying then: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html Got to say, I think this is excellent what Gentle is doing.

I don't think you will find anyone on here thinking he was going to turn into one quite frankly. We signed him because he's young, British and wouldn't be taking a massive wedge on the salary cap.

Yes he has his faults but with a coach in Gentle who is known for player development, you never know, he might have watched footage of Sharp and think there is at least something to work with there.

Quote ="tommyfromhull"Looks like they're all staying then: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html Got to say, I think this is excellent what Gentle is doing.'" But would he be doing it if there wasn't any hint of a problem?

Quote ="tommyfromhull"Looks like they're all staying then: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html Got to say, I think this is excellent what Gentle is doing.'" But would he be doing it if there wasn't any hint of a problem?

Even gentle cannot polish a turd. maybe he can put some glitter on one and make it more attractive

He might not even be doing it. I think what your seeing with this press release is Hull FC trying to squash a rumour that has started, the same rumour that starts pretty much every year. It has become a tradition in Hull that there is a rumour from both clubs that a signing is having second thoughts about coming over, we had it with Jason Smith, Shaun Berrigan and O Meeley to my knowledge. Granted occasionally it proves to be right ala Crocker. But i think all we are seeing here is the Hull FC using the fact all our players and coach are at the same venue as an ideal opportunty to quash a rumour before it gets out of control.

Crocker was always 100% committed, and even recommended us to Fitz and O'Meley, didn't he?

Maybe. But why would he need all 3?

I think he's just taking advantage of an opportunity to speak to players who will be senior members of our squad next season.

Me too. Really encouraging that he's already having contact with next year's players and is already thinking about his plans.

I meant it in the context there were early rumours he was not coming and it turned out to be true. Agreed he was fully commited to coming and would have barring visa issues.

My original point is these rumours start player x is not coming and 90% of the time they turn out to be exactly that, rumours.

IF this is true, out of the three I'd certainly hope it's McKinnon who doesn't want to come.

Hopefully signings like 31 year old injury-prone backs on 3-year contracts are a thing of the past now that Kath and her stooge have departed, it would be an extra bonus if we could get out of this one too.

He's been available for most of Wests games this season.

Is it a three year deal or two with a option?

I would imagine that is the case. Most of our three year deals for overseas have had that clause.

It would be odd if Gentle didn't take the opportunity to get 3 players (who will be playing together , for him , at a new club , in a different country) together for a chat. Imagine the story then, "Gentle snubs future squad members"?

Heremaia still seems keen to come according to club website: www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=19130 Seymour is no longer playing first grade so can't see why he wouldn't want to come. Maybe its McKinnon? Issues between him and Gentle? Alternatively, it could all be rollocks

Heremaia still seems keen to come according to club website: www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=19130 Seymour is no longer playing first grade so can't see why he wouldn't want to come. Maybe its McKinnon? Issues between him and Gentle? Alternatively, it could all be rollocks

It's a shame we didn't get to see all three play in this mornings NRL playoff game.

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Quote ="Diogenes"Heremaia still seems keen to come according to club website: www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=19130 Seymour is no longer playing first grade so can't see why he wouldn't want to come. Maybe its McKinnon? Issues between him and Gentle? [size=150Alternatively, it could all be rollocks '" [/size

That would be my guess

Quote ="Diogenes"Heremaia still seems keen to come according to club website: www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=19130 Seymour is no longer playing first grade so can't see why he wouldn't want to come. Maybe its McKinnon? Issues between him and Gentle? Alternatively, it could all be rollocks '" And he mentions the other 2 .

Quote ="Diogenes"Heremaia still seems keen to come according to club website: www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=19130 Seymour is no longer playing first grade so can't see why he wouldn't want to come. Maybe its McKinnon? Issues between him and Gentle? Alternatively, it could all be rollocks '" And he mentions the other 2 .

And this is why Moltzen has been keeping our new FB McKinnon from full-back at Wests. www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 1l9qf.html

And this is why Moltzen has been keeping our new FB McKinnon from full-back at Wests. www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 1l9qf.html