Good news. What I've seen and heard he has all the attributes to be a cracking player

It doesn't help having both Fash and Ashworth out at present, but I'll like to see Herman at 13. We're lacking in the back row and he looks like he wants to move the ball rather than be an out and out go forward ball carrier.

He could strengthen our weak back row.

We seem to have several young players like him but the problem is how many will actually make regular S/L players.
Gardiner looked good at that level but looks lost when played in the first team so i doubt the club will keep him on
Like Charles he has some pace which is what is needed in todays game and its good to see some backs coming through the system.

For me Gardiner hasn't filled out. He's only young so it still might happen. This kid has pace and size. As you say one of two coming through.

talking of charles age.just watched parramatta eels v west tigers.one of wests best players was laclan galvin,playing in the halves.he created 2 of wests 3 tries,2nd one was a peach.hes only 18.played full match in all wests games so far.they have no problem playing them over there.

That's been the problem with both Hull clubs for years. Stand out academy players who gain representative honours do not progress to first team level and even if they do most don't fulfil their potential. I'm not sure if it's to do with the attitude of the players or poor coaching. Wigan and Saints are a production line for quality SL players. The only way we are going to compete long term is to copy their model. Easier said than done though.

This is the advantage of franchising that it takes away relegation and you can blood youngsters and have no worry about going down but it’s still a results business and fans would soon get on their backs if going wrong.Charles will no doubt kop it of some know nowt be!!end.

I would say we have a better record,not much though than our wannabe Man City of rugby league across the river of bringing young players through and a chance.

Does the fact we've not been linked with any of McMeekan, Johnstone and Davies indicate that the spending restraints will continue for next year too?

More to be with retention rather than new signings but Nu Brown 2 years at Rovers is what I've heard.

"I have borrowed significant funds off the government as we have lost £3 Million in the past two years that has to be repaid in January 2024 with a huge lump sum"

"If I can get the club through the next six months, we will have a very bright future"

Adam Pearson in September 2023, its fair to say that the six months have past, and it ain't looking very bright.

Hopefully means next season, would be great to show sine intent,make a domestic and overseas marquee signing.

Get rid of a couple of under contract overseas players and being in more quality.

If sticking with Smith, back him with some more qualified staff.

Jack Brown as good as gone. Dan now reporting other SL teams are interested

No big loss if brown goes, hasn't kicked on unfortunately

For a prop just not big enough.

Not worth getting into a bidding war…we got any props coming through other than Gardiner and Laidlaw.

I'd rather him stay but he if leaves so be it. My concern if he left is who replaces him.

Feels like last season already, losing players we don't want to lose and taking the recruitment focus off where it should be.

Them 2 can go aswell. Wainhouse gets good reports. Out injured atm though.

Did mention this a few weeks ago.

Couldn't have put it better myself, would offer him a deal for what he is a squad player, should be 5th or 6th prop.

word is tinkering Tony has Litten training to be our new front row

It appears that the DJ still has the reigns on recruitment and retention... I sense we have been lied to (again).

I never believed otherwise to be honest

Wigan announcing the re-signing of Bevan French for 4 years....we're debating whether a 5th choice prop will re-sign with us, how depressing