This.

I meant that if he'd dropped a bomb once he'd have been castigated by everone on the forums

Difficult to name only one but I'd probably plump for Jason Smith. But then I'd agonise over Knocker, Keegan, Whiteley, the NZ boys, Schofield, Vaikona, Toppo, Sterling and others I've probably overlooked! (Jacko, Cleal etc etc)

On a purely selfish note I'd pick either Knocker or Sterling; too tough to call for me.
For the team I'd want one of either Leuluai, Schofield or Barnett.

Didn't happen!!!

At the moment.....carvell he's been pretty good for wire of late

Luke Briscoe

Swain

The likes of Mick Harrison and Trevor Skerrett would have beasted Carvell if they played/trained the same as modern day pros. I'd have Harrison in my 13 any day of the week.

Overall though if I had to have one player from all that i've seen I'd have to go with Topliss, skill, bravery and tactically superior. I reckon the only reason he didn't get so many caps for GB is that he played for Wakey at a time when they were unsuccessful & unfashionable.

I agree with everything you say about Toppo,a complete player and a born leader.Seen some great players at Hull over the last 40--50 years but he was one of the best leaders.Remember when he finished playing for one of the Aussie sides,they offered him a blank cheque to stay,not many British players can say that.

Spot on ,I'd have Knocker imho

I asked my Dad the same question. He's 80 and has been following Hull since the war.

Without hesitation he said Bruce Ryan. A flying Australian winger who beat people for fun.



He played for Hull for three seasons form 1947-1950, before Leeds bought him for a World Record fee of £4,500.

No doubt tipped off by an external source!!!

Knocker - God in hull shirt. The loudest I ever heard threepenny was when his name was announced in the team for a derby when he came back from an injury. The place erupted. the game was won in that moment

No forums in those days.....

...but i do remember the 1978/79 season. We won 26/26 games in Division Two (see Guinness World Records for further details!!!!).



From what I remember Knocker went the whole season without being tackled in possession. In the last game at home to New Hunslet he dropped the ball and the old bloke behind us shouted 'Bloody Norton'.



Perhaps we've always been hard to please?

Duncan Jackson was another great player Mike Scott our Johnny W the list is endless ..the 4 New Zealand lads could add something to a team I have seen some great player at Hull FC over the years

When he ran his Knees nearly touch his chin he ran like a Shire horse

To fit into our current squad I would agree with the vote for Richie Barnett. The guy was pure class & just seemed to glide through defences. He could also put in some massive hits in defence. Wish we could have had him a few years earlier.

Mick Crane and Richie Barnett

If we base it on requirements/positions for next year then as follows:

second row: Len Casey (hard as nails, tighten the defence, when he played full game if not sent off)

Centre: Gary Schofield ( fast as lightening, with brilliant rugby brain)

Past....Knocker

Present....Danny Brough

What, for that huge contribution he made to the first team?

Maybe for the huge contribution he will make to any first team in the next few years ?

Knocker,but I would settle for Lee Crookes.

Good call, speedy, mobile/marauding, goal kicking second row then turned into one of the best ball handling props these shores have seen in recent times. That pass to Lydon who then put schoey in the GB '86 3rd test was brilliant even more so given the hit he knew he was going to get.

My first big FC memory is the CC final against Wigan and James Leuluai so he's alway's being a big favourite of mine, that game has always stuck with me, I remember i couldn't stop crying after we lost either (soft lad) my old man I expect would have said Knocker, but for me J Smith incredible player.