dont think we need to use a quota spot on a 29yr old 2nd rower. Not saying he isnt quality but think if we were going to use either ah van or herberts quota spot it would have to be on a back. Heighlinton might have a british passport but he would still be classed as non fed trained so effectively ties up a quota spot.

naiqama resigned with the Knights. no other descent overseas back available atm.

From what I'am led to believe the old RFL are on a rather sticky wicket over this.

I don't care what kind of passport Chris Heigington is on, if we had the chance we should snap him up in an instant.

In other news.. Connor's in Twitter action again:

"Bit of Bulls news that might surprise a few people due tomorrow morning."

Signing, release, stadium? Let the speculation begin!

'Bit' doesn't suggest anything major.

Perhaps a re-signing or contract extension. Royston or Ainscough for another year maybe....

It says surprise. Most expect those re-signings.

Not surprising that they have worked hard to keep him, very good player from what I have seen.

Am I reading too much into Sam Burgess re-tweeting this? Could he be Bradford bound?

doubt it due to our pretty full up SR situation..

I don't know much about this guy, would he be a good signing?

It would be nothing more than a slap in the face of Whitehead & Olbison if we signed this guy. Which is why I'd be amazed if we did.

"Crusaders sign Rabbitohs Shannan McPherson"

Guess that answers that.

wouldnt be at all surprised if RFL are forced to grant exemptions to any british passport holders who've grown up in australia and thus fall foul of non-fed trained quota on some sort of restraint of trade issue. Dont thinks anyones actually challenged rule yet though have they?

Just for the doubters on here :- www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=17529

Just for the doubters on here :- www.hullfc.com/newsarticle.aspx?n=17529

Wonder if halleyd departure could be us clearing some cap space to bring in a signing for next year early. SL signing deadline this weekend...

Were gutted about seymour. truly gutted. halley was never gona last long.

Not a rumour, but say for arguements sake a good aussie or any other half back was not available next year, would you have sean long ( about to be off contract) at odsal next season.

There has been a void since his brother Steve gave up the Fonz jacket. Sean could fill that hole.

No

I'd rather give Herbet another year.

Not a rumour, but from looking at the OOC list on VT, There's only 6 halfbacks ooc in SL (including Marc Herbert)

The others are:

Long
Bosc
Jeremy Smith
Orr
Horne


Orr and Long are too old, and the latter has hardly played. Bosc is quality but doubt he'll leave France, plus he's has a terrible time with injuries. Can't see Horne leaving Hull but could be worth a punt if he does. That leaves Smith who i've never been massively impressed with but I haven't seen much.

If Herbert keeps up his recent form, and we can't find a better half from the NRL then I think we should offer him 1 year.

The only ooc half in SL who was an obvious improvement on Herbert was pryce. We've missed that boat so unless we can find someone in oz we should give Herbert another year. Even if we do find someone else in oz we have to run same risk of bringing them over and it taking time for them to settle. Hopefully we're through that period with Herbert now.

Apparently Bosc [iis[/i leaving France - Pryce is his replacement. Widnes are favourites for his signature.

Hope we can get him - sensational player (when fit).

Thats the key bit IMO. Catalans fans seem to think his current injury could be potentially career ending. I wouldnt mind him as another option alongside our existing halves but wouldnt want to rely on him as the main half.

When we were rumoured to Bosc last year, i thought it was laughable as there was no way he was going to leave France.

But it looks like he is surplus to requirements at Catalans. Hardly played this year and with Pryce going over there, can't see him staying. With Potter and Elima already over here, surely he would his preferred choice. Wold do everything i could to get him over here. The guy is class.

So long as he is properly fit and not crocked.