Nikorima was linked to us last year. He's probably worth a one year deal and then he can prove his worth. Issue is clubs are in a predicament as to when the quota exemption will apply and for how long. Fact is we can't go into the season with Sezer and Cust. Then Charles and Kemp as back up. It scuppered us last year!

[quote="Dave K.":2afgs5vy]Cross and Nikorima would be good pick ups. But is Nikorima worth more than a one year deal, as he would take up our last quota spot for 2026?[/quote:2afgs5vy] If they're considering quota exemptions it doesn't make much sense for it just to be for the one year. I would say two to three years which at least gives clubs a bit of time to plan around it.

If the quota dispensation passes I'd look at Shane Wright too, be a handy pick up for us. Nikorima an obvious choice if we need a running 6

[quote="Dave K.":1ijits7s]Cross and Nikorima would be good pick ups. But is Nikorima worth more than a one year deal, as he would take up our last quota spot for 2026?[/quote:1ijits7s] Things change but you’d think if Myler and Cartwright wanted Nikorima they’d have moved last season when he was unattached, and like you say he’s going to want a multi year deal. I’ve actually liked the little what I’ve seen of him but he’s had baggage in the past and got a lot less NRL game time then Cust over a much longer period in the lower grades. Not sure he’s worth a quota spot beyond a short term deal. Maybe I’m reading way too much into it but the only thing that makes me think we might have something up our sleeves with a halfback is the wording in Bowers article that we’ve backed away from the Sneyd deal. More then likely just wanting to save face knowing Sneyd not interested, but you never know can’t see anyone else potentially available other then Nikorima and that’s only if the quota exemption is voted through.

[quote="DSJ1983":o2s3s4vj]Things change but you’d think if Myler and Cartwright wanted Nikorima they’d have moved last season when he was unattached, and like you say he’s going to want a multi year deal. I’ve actually liked the little what I’ve seen of him but he’s had baggage in the past and got a lot less NRL game time then Cust over a much longer period in the lower grades. Not sure he’s worth a quota spot beyond a short term deal. Maybe I’m reading way too much into it but the only thing that makes me think we might have something up our sleeves with a halfback is the wording in Bowers article that we’ve backed away from the Sneyd deal. More then likely just wanting to save face knowing Sneyd not interested, but you never know can’t see anyone else potentially available other then Nikorima and that’s only if the quota exemption is voted through.[/quote:o2s3s4vj] Not sure if we have backed away, as Sneyd has stated his preference to not move. I'm not sure if we have something up our sleeve, as it's near impossible to get a decent halfback without a quota spot. Agree with Nikorima, he would offer a running threat to go with Seizer and I was told we were close to signing him on loan last year, until Salford offered him a longer deal.

Nikorima is the sort of half we need for sezer, for me we got to go for Nikorima, cross and bullock

Very short message from the club regarding Abdul.

[quote="OmneFC":b8mw8nof]Very short message from the club regarding Abdul.[/quote:b8mw8nof] Guessing to be totally honest would cause more damage. Be interesting to see where he goes and if he plays this season.

[quote="Dave K.":2fb7yfiw]Guessing to be totally honest would cause more damage. Be interesting to see where he goes and if he plays this season.[/quote:2fb7yfiw] Goole with the rest of the 2016 gang?

[quote="Dave K.":20ce0i9i][quote="OmneFC":20ce0i9i]Very short message from the club regarding Abdul.[/quote:20ce0i9i] Guessing to be totally honest would cause more damage. Be interesting to see where he goes and if he plays this season.[/quote:20ce0i9i] Not much else to be said really, not as though he was a long standing servant of the club. I guess it could be read a number of ways to suit whichever view anyone has. Wish him all the best in whatever the future holds for Jordan.

Unfortunately wouldn't expect to see him playing in Super League anytime soon, a big shame for a very talented player.

The only chance for Abdul would probably be Salford, would get him cheap, but they would player registration lifted. On Nikorima, think we will have to use our Sao quota spot for 26 on a stand off, so if the club thinks he is the right player than getting him on a longer deal would make sense.

Can’t see Hull signing Nikorima, the player himself on paper is what we need, running 6, NRL experience, however, he is by all accounts a ‘bad egg’ and wouldn’t be a welcome addition to the culture they are trying to build, Kemp is getting big, big raps in pre season, maybe this is why they’ve stepped back from Sneyd..Sneyd would only be a short term solution at his age now

[quote="Dave K.":2ftpyt1o]The only chance for Abdul would probably be Salford, would get him cheap, but they would player registration lifted. On Nikorima, think we will have to use our Sao quota spot for 26 on a stand off, so if the club thinks he is the right player than getting him on a longer deal would make sense.[/quote:2ftpyt1o] London have an announcement tonight at 5pm. Maybe just coincidentally timing tweeting that so soon after Abdul officially confirmed as leaving. Could potentially be heading back to the capital. Or maybe Jack Walker.

[quote="Hasbag":3aijem0s]London have an announcement tonight at 5pm. Maybe just coincidentally timing tweeting that so soon after Abdul officially confirmed as leaving. Could potentially be heading back to the capital. Or maybe Jack Walker.[/quote:3aijem0s] Possibly but would have thought it was news of the takeover.

[quote="Steve0":lild8gqe]Goole with the rest of the 2016 gang?[/quote:lild8gqe] plus a few bob in his pocket In Ritchie we trust..Richard or Dick sounds better

[quote="One8six5":2x8t7sju]Can’t see Hull signing Nikorima, the player himself on paper is what we need, running 6, NRL experience, however, he is by all accounts a ‘bad egg’ and wouldn’t be a welcome addition to the culture they are trying to build, Kemp is getting big, big raps in pre season, maybe this is why they’ve stepped back from Sneyd..Sneyd would only be a short term solution at his age now[/quote:2x8t7sju] Is he a bad egg, I know he missed training and went ti a concert, but not heard anything else, alot players make mistakes? Keep is still eligible for the academy, like Charles last year, think he is a year or two off, even as a back up.

[quote="Dave K.":3mg1wwxo]Is he a bad egg, I know he missed training and went ti a concert, but not heard anything else, alot players make mistakes? .[/quote:3mg1wwxo] Sacked by Roosters for failing a drugs test as a youngster and paying someone to cover it up, was very young and Melbourne signed him afterwards so must have at least shown a good attitude to come back from that.

With Abdull confirmed perhaps an incoming announcement at 18.00

Abdull seeking another club well I never that just confirms what most of us knew in the first place that his injury was serious but hardly career ending. So now the question will be asked have we a half back lined up or did his idea of returning fit meet with our coaches exacting standards answers on a post card. As for announcements it will be good to get at least one more player signed up from Salford but any negotiating direct with the player rather than agents may be difficult as they are all sunning themselves on the Algarve in a pre season warm weather camp paid for when they should have been realising that such 'luxury's' might be off the agenda. what a mess.

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":3q428v31]With Abdull confirmed perhaps an incoming announcement at 18.00[/quote:3q428v31] New castore range!

[quote="The Dentist Wilf":1fya7rft]Abdull seeking another club well I never that just confirms what most of us knew in the first place that his injury was serious but hardly career ending. So now the question will be asked have we a half back lined up or did his idea of returning fit meet with our coaches exacting standards answers on a post card. As for announcements it will be good to get at least one more player signed up from Salford but any negotiating direct with the player rather than agents may be difficult as they are all sunning themselves on the Algarve in a pre season warm weather camp paid for when they should have been realising that such 'luxury's' might be off the agenda. what a mess.[/quote:1fya7rft] I was told by a Cas fan this morning that he’s signing for them

[quote="Steve0":ove49nh2]New castore range![/quote:ove49nh2] Plenty of 4xl club merchandise now on sale, the JA heatseals will come off in a hot wash