Just seen an article on how we nearly signed Zach Dockar Clay (played for KR in the championship) for the 2024 season, but he decided to stay at Roosters. I presume it was instead of Nu Brown. Just shows how clueless our recruitment was, another utility pivot. When we crying out for a scrum half to replace Clifford, we ended up with Walker and Brown.

Saw that and thought the same, it was one of them clickbait articles but seemed like a direct quote from him that he was about to join Hull and and changed his mind. I suppose in the clubs defence it’s pretty clear that there was very little quality 7s that would have been willing to come and play SL.

We went for Clune as the first target and got blown out the water by Hudds. He’d have been a lot better but he’s on a big 3 year contract at Hudds. He hardly set the world alright and had very little first grade experience anyway they’ve probably got buyers remorse now. Shows just how tough a market it was, in hindsight maybe not letting Clifford go until we had something sorted might have been a better move, that would have been risky though.

I think ZDC was for this season, someone told me we were after him in June, then we went for Rimba, then Cust.

They might have had talks with him again for 25 but he deffo said he decided to turn Hull down so he could have another go with the Roosters for the 24 season, he’s now been released.

Yeah maybe, would make sense, but yes agree odd signing for 2024.

Been mention on the Facebook forums over the weekend of a couple of incomings on their way should you choose to believe them...

Quota is full so I'll settle for Farnworth, Radley and Luke Thompson

Radley would count on the quota, otherwise he would be here now, one look at the Hull FC billionaires and big John C, would have him over the line.

come on, get it right, half a billionaires - still by far the richest power board in Hull

Bateman's name keeps being mentioned but can't see that at all.

His and Bryne's are the names that keep getting batted around.

Thought Bateman looks very good for Wire towards the end of the year and would improve our back row massively.

Read an article earlier from Serious About Rugby League, and I have no idea how accurate they tend to be, but basically sounding like Bateman could be in a bit of limbo. West's want rid of him and have now signed May. And Manly would have to get rid of a player to fit Bateman in, which it seems like they're struggling to do.

He may be available. And if we are one of, if not his only choice, then we may be able to get him for a fairly decent price.

Can't see Bateman over here with his Mrs being back in Australia

Be suprised if Bateman wasnt pushed closer to the door, by Wests signing May.

Just can't decide if he what we need.

I think we need a prop now a back rower. Who have we got?

Props - Ese'Ese, Sao, Aydin, Ashworth, Fash, Gardiner, Wainhouse, Laidlaw,

Back Row - Lane, Holmes, Cartwright, Staveley, Jebson, Kirby,

Could do with 1 of each really, and a quick outside back

Mikolaj Oledzki for 2026 would be a real statement signing to make, I'd definitely make him a very good offer.

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Staveley could play prop and think that's where he will end of. Cartwright could play there too, although I'd much rather have him in the backrow.

really? He looked good when he first burst onto the scene but has been pretty average the last 2 or 3 years.

Certainly has the build for it but seems to be something lacking. Maybe a change of club would help

Been pretty good, carried Leeds pack, but had no support,.

Think he'd be an excellent signing, but would be amazed if he left Leeds.

Who do we want from Salford?

Indeed and certainly not looking good for Salford or the he game as whole.

I’d certainly take Deon Cross off their hands as think he’d be a very good addition.


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Half a mill isn't a small amount of money.....

Bet the Salford fans who took a loan out to help the club are well chuffed.

Even more interesting is who’s going to represent us at the meeting AP’s still in control until the buyout is completed. Fly on the wall if AP meets up with Degsy, who’s been less than generous in the press lately. Something like “Heyup you fat , FC’s considerably richer than you” Harry Enfield’s Lodsamoney springs to mind.

Would be having a look at Deon Cross, Watkins and maybe Shorrocks at Salford, hopefully they get any issues sorted though it's never nice to see a club struggling like that (maybe with 1 or 2 exceptions

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It’s certainly more than a small issue to need £500K to see them through the close season and a real concern not just in the immediate time but for the coming season.

Would hope now we’ve released Walker, Tindall and Smith we can make a move for some players like Cross, Watkins, Ormondroyd and Hellewell.

And while it’s not nice to see clubs struggling if a deal can be agreed that benefits us and helps Salford & the game then it’s win win for me.

Cross would be a great addition and greatly improve us in the centres. Think Ormondroyd and Hellewell would both be decent additions and strengthen us and give more depth in front and second row options