Posted before that the eels would more than likely have got Frank's brother to make the initial approach, from then on he was gone

Personally think we were just a stop gap as we couldn't afford to keep him for next season and be under the cap.
The 'contract'if by normal understanding of it within RL circles would mean Hull FC receiving recompense to release him early right?

That doesn't seem to be the case, and if not, why not unless it was already on the cards long before any rumour.

I thought that too.

I honestly think on this one we can stop looking for
a story and let it pass by
When they have a reunion in 10 years time he'll be cheered
Again by fans
Move on and don't look for gossip as none of us will ever know
what the facts were

I'm more concerned that the RFL valued Andy Dannat at 80 Grand
And Lee jackson 83 Grand when the Hetheringtons stole him from us

Pritchard's wife responded on Twitter to Bulldogs fans asking why he hadnt gone there, and she replied to say that 'The Dogs said no' - so i dont know if Frank was approaching teams, or Hull had passed him round

Interesting that, maybe seeing Franks performances on pitch for us, the Doggies thought he'd already peaked whilst with them ? We'll see if he re-captures that star player form with the Eels.

On what we saw last season I think Lee/ Adam have made the right call for the club. Its a good opportunity and incentive for fringe players to step up.

I'd heard that his lad didnt make hull academy selection and it wasnt worth him going to college as he'd only be halfway through when franks deal was up so a family decision.
I don't buy the idea that hull instigated it as another 2 yrs of good money on the tabe for frank. If he didn't want to leave why would he. Not to go to parra on less.

You might not buy it but I'm afraid time will tell that we did instigate it in the interests of the Club and so I guess we all have to trust that it was the right decision and move on.

Maybe so...but can't have been much resistance if so on franks part. If im frank with 200 k + a year deal for 3 years and the club want me to leave the last 2 so I end up with a 1 yr and on less money I tell them to go get you know what'ed!! Unless I'm up for it

Depends how badly someone wants to shift you out I guess?

There really isn't much of a conspiracy behind Franks move. From what I understand, loved it in Hull, but despite enjoying his time here, his family and he felt homesick. Got an approached. Asked Hull for release. Obviously Hull not particarly happy, but accepted it. At the same time, realised there was an opportunity to swoop for Kelly. Announcement is cool as the club wants to keep the positive momentum of last season.

I'm sure we will see Frank on the occasional visit, he seemed to love his time here. I wish him and his family all the best for what it is worth, but I think looking at the more downbeat style of play which I think is evidence of the home sickness, that this is fair business for both parties.

He got picked to represent Yorkshire though, that's a load of rubbish about his lad he brought him over GCSE year.

For me the brief statement from the club speaks volumes.

Why didn't it include a quote from Frank saying how he'd had a great time, thanked the fans, but that it was a great opportunity to play one season with his brother etc...

That it didn't may suggest there wasn't mutual happiness!

I see the Hull rumour mill is still alive & strong

If you don't know nowt. Just make it up lol

according to Lee Radford, "We found out about Kelly being available when Frank had gone back home and then some tough decisions had to be made. We released Frank because he needs to be starting games and we couldn't guarantee that so he ended up doing time in the middle and not in his preferred position, because Mark Minniciello was outstanding for us last season".

GCSEs are a lot easier to jump in and out of than A Levels/Foundations courses. We found this out with my eldest when we moved across to Castleford and he had to remain at Wyke.

The second row has been an embarrassment of riches really the last couple of seasons, the form of Gaz and Mini hasn't left many openings for anyone else. It doesn't make sense having a large chunk of salary tied up without getting the requisite value from it. Tough decisions have to be made for the benefit of the team, we've been guilty of being too sentimental about players over the years. If moving Frank on benefits the team then it's good business all round.

Where's this quote from? Would be interested in the rest of the context.

Think to much is being made of frank going. He didn't go to well on the pitch Imo but was brill off it. As a package he worked well and did a good job. But things change . Imo Kelly for frank is a good move

Sandow not turned up for pre season training for Wire. Leaving the club... we need to offer sneyd a big contract now and get him tied down before clubs come sniffing.

Rumours in Leeds that Segeyaro is Cronulla bound too.

The exchange rate probably playing a part with players now realising that any lucrative SL contracts they signed originally, aren't lucrative anymore.

lets not forget leeds have a strict wage rule, star players play for them for the privelage not mega bucks lol

Anyone got a tracker on Manu?

think we need to offer a new deal to Fonua - he is still young, and i think will only get better. The fact he started pre season last week and looks in far better shape already than he did in the early few rounds of SL this year could mean he is gonna have a fantastic year