Talaupapa
Hodgson
Webster
Welham
Hall
Green
Dobson
Watts
Hodgson
O`Hara
Cox
Newton
Galea

This is without anymore signings, but we will sign another 5 imo
What would you go with

Who started the Newton going rumour - I can't remember now? It could be one of those timely boost things when he re-commits to Hull KR and signs an extension.

Scott Taylor's form merits him a place for sure.

Now was it u Mrs B

I honestly don't think so - I'm sure it was Philb.



The OP seems to have missed Ben Cockayne off the list. 4 times in Craven Park's last chance saloon.

I think it was you, although I have heard he won't be here next season

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Contracted till the end of 2013 so must have asked for a release.

I think we might have a bit more genuine competition for places, with the emergence of some good young players. The left hand side is probably clearest - Galea - Welham - D. Hodgson.
I'm not clear yet on whether Horne is coming in primarily as a centre or a backrower. We're releasing 4 experienced backs (none of them centres, admittedly, but things could be shuffled), and have good depth in the pack. But if Newton does go, and we sign an experienced right winger, then it'll look different. Latus hasn't looked out of place and Hall did very well on the other side against saints (my DVD came

).
Given the number of powerful forwards, playing with that type of player at 13, rather than than a ball player like Murrell, would make the structure of the team better match the balance of the squad. Murrell would then 'only' be cover for 6, 7 and 9.
A new coach may see one or two things differently to JM, so there's every possibility one or two fringe players might step up or a couple of regulars might drift down the pecking order.

I quite like the prospect of us starting games with Watts as the extra prop at 13, bringing Murrell on during the match to mix things up a bit then reverting back to 3 props to end the game. Its a shame that Greens suspension stops it from happening at Catalans.
With regards next seasons team, i think that i will wait until recruitment is finished because i dont think we have seen the half of it yet.

I was interested to see that NH expects to leave several slots free for the new coach to fill. Several is a loose term, but given that we've already announced 4, plus Withers and Taulapapa very probably, that does sound to me like there'll be more departures to make way.

Given that Cockayne, Mason, Fox, Colbon, Briscoe, Vella, Cook, Fisher, Newton and probably Clinton will all be gone its probably fair to assume that we have only scratched the surface of our "announced" recruitment.
It wouldnt surprise me if part of the interviewing process with the prospective new coaches is asking which players they would be able to bring with them.

Is this a definite then, Newton going? Where's he off, Penrith?

Watts at thirteen is an idea I wasn't on board with initially, now, I think it's a great idea.

"What's at 13?", "I don't know, you won't tell me".

matt cook and ben fisher could be staying

Clint Newton signed 2 year deal with Penrith.

Our Chairman has already said on Humberside that Matt Cooke has signed for Harlequins and although unofficially the Harlequins chairman has said the same to his fans. Add that certain people say we've already signed Withers then that's the end of Fisher.

I'm hearing rumours that Fisher maybe still here next season!

It's a rumour I'd be very happy with.

I agree as well,whereas hodgson is still young and progressing,fisher offers so much more at the play the ball speed wise.Is fisher still classed as quota.?

No - but nor would Withers be. I'd be happy enough with either.

Be nice cover to have an extra hooker. I'd love to sign Withers and have Withers and Hodgson being our 1st choice hookers. Have Fisher giving a little time to the academy hookers and see how they come on. No surprise that Hull have Houghton who's come through Hulls academy being coached by Andy Last.

Maybe a luxury we can't afford though?

Our conditioner was a top flight hooker.

There is no way that we will sign a third hooker unless Hodgsons future is seen in the back row, which i cant see. We also have a couple of good hookers coming through and i dont think we would want to block their progress.

Would have being nice for him to pass some of his knowledge onto those coming through the ranks that you mention.

I often wonder how much really skillful players understand about their skill though, if something really diifcult for most people just came naturally to you would you be able to pass that skill on? Would a savant know how to teach someone to count, in a few seconds, the number of matches spilled on the floor?

As it stands at the moment:

1. [iNew Signing[/i (Still need a top class full back imo, but i doubt we will see one)
2. Hall
3. Webster
4. Welham
5. Hodgson

6. Green
7. Dobson

8. O'Hara
9. [iNew Signing[/i (Withers or a re-signed Fisher)
10. Wheeldon

11. Newton (c)
12. Taylor
13. Watts

14. Hodgson. J/Taulapapa/Cox/Horne (Horses for courses position depending on who we're playing)
15. Galea
16. Clinton
17. [iNew Signing[/i (Hopefully Micky Paea or a prop of that type)

Newton and Clinton are both contracted for next season as far as we are aware so they'd still be in the team as it stands.