Agree, and off top of my head not sure which position we need a signing in

Stevie Ward is that close to a first team shot IMO from what i have seen so far in this seasons U20's, although i believe that he will ultimately be our next 13 and not a 6 as he is presently plying his trade

Still the best academy player that i have seen and at any club in the past 10 years

That's a very big call. I rate Ward highly but John Bateman was certainly better than him in the England game at Leigh. I would throw Matty Russell, Sam Tomkins and Kyle Eastmond if you're talking about a 10 year period. I'd also add Rhys Evans to that list.

I do think Ward will be a 13.

I think we both agree regarding Wards talents Mr Rogues, I guess that only time will tell exactly how good he eventually becomes

Must admit i also like the look of Bateman too, he has also got the world at his feet

Got a rubbish hairdo though

Good.....let's sign somebody decent then (and young)

So how long do you hold out for "some one better", and what if they never even become available?

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OOC dates for players in both ESL and NRL are available. That's when GH earns his money by identifying a player who can provide added quality to the squad where GH in consultation with BMc thinks a position can be strengthened. Ellis is world class and if we sign him will be a bonus as the Rhinos are not under strength in that area but he will still add quality to the team.

"we shall be looking to youth for improvements to the squad"

Ellis has signed for Hull FC! obviously a cash choice.

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Oh dear. Some posters on here with egg on their faces.

Good luck to Ellis, will be good to see him back in SL

No big loss we have adequate cover in the second row/loose position anyway. Would rather we blood our own before looking to sign players.

as a Hull fan obviously chuffed that we have signed him. If it means that we lose Willie Manu then it will be bad business. Remains to be seen

As I said on the FC board if FC win a trophy whilst Ellis is there I will buy an FC shirt and wear it for a season.

Same as us really...got Manu and Tickle in great form with Whiting and Aspinwall as cover also Westerman injured with a couple of good youngsters coming through so is a suprise that we have got him but shows that now we have ambition and Pearson is prepared to back the coaching staff.

Very surprised but we move on good luck to Gaz will be interesting to see who else FC sign because they need more than Ellis to get into the top 4 imo.
As for the "rumour mill" Cest La Vie file this one under "Webb to Widnes" and accept we don't always get the right info from the "jungle drums" although Tvoc will be pleased to have some more ammo to throw around future rumours threads!

What a silly thing to say. Admit it, you're just bitter that he's not coming to Leeds.

So not obviously then

Choosing Hull Over Leeds LOL and for less money by the sounds of it

I'm not getting into any silly tit for tat, as I think Hull should be applauded for pulling off this signing. He is better than just about any team in Super Leagues current best player in his position.

However, I am reliably informed that Leeds never even got round to making an offer for Gareth to return. They spoke to him, and as I am led to believe wanted him, but never actually made an offer to him or his agent. And only two super league clubs actually made an offer of a contract to Gareth.

I very much doubt our offer would of been much more "lucrative" if at all GH has stuck a rigid wage structure for yrs according to the club hence Sinfields speach after our 3-in-a-row and Ellis himself turning down more money from the Dulls and Wakey to sign for us in the first place.

What was all this crap to do with his dad? These posters just look complete idiots now. All i can say is with Adam Pearson in charge, the big clubs will start having to look over their shoulders.