Given Paea's performances last year and his two to date this time round, I'd be tempted to only give him 12 month rolling contracts.

Big danger there - I would assume someone else will offer far better than that. We're operating in an environment where quality players are at a premium. Paea is a quality prop and we're not flush with options.

Sorry, it was tongue in cheek. I'd be tempted to give him 3 years.

Not sure if mentioned either here or elsewhere but Paea was limping terribly as the players applauded the crowd after the match on Friday.

In fact, I haven't had time to catch up on any injury news at all. Anyone heard?

Oh for a centre like a younger version Richie Barnett Snr

I actually think its a fair point only offering Paea a 12 month rolling contract, his best rugby for us was in his last year of his contract and by the sounds of it he has started on fire for you guys this season, again, last year of contract. You see this happening with many a player!

Oh and by the way, great result against Shudds the other week.

Thought paea was pretty solid all yr last season although he did finish season well but thats when full team started playing.i know props have to stamp mark on game but if your stint coinsides with been starved all ball it can be a hard place to play.not a excuse but i think you'll see a better micky p with the players we have around him now.looks like he's enjoying his rugby and being a black n white.2yr deal with 3rd in favour of club for me

Thanks, I went to Hudds it was a great performance,
as for rolling contracts I agree I have seen a few players start to perform in their last year

[url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-s-Mickey-Paea-game-play-job-interview/story-25974469-detail/story.htmlMICKEY Paea says he’s approaching every Hull FC game as a job interview as he bids to impress and extend his stay at the club.[/url

I called that one spot on, depressingly.

Apologies if this has been covered...has Scott Taylor actually been confirmed for next year? HDM mentioned it the other day but couldn't find any more info on it

Not officially. Looks disappointingly out of shape though. Whatever the conditioning regime at Salford or lack thereof, can't see a pro like Ellis letting himself go like that.

I find it odd that any player would plan more than 12 months in the future a move to another club. Although extremely unlikely, let's assume Salford go on an unbeaten run until the end of the season, attract 10k per game and win the double. Wouldn't there be just a little bit of doubt about leaving the double holders?


if Taylor Or was so desperate to come back to the Hull areas I cannot see the logic on signing for Salford.

Because Wigan wouldnt let him come to us this year without paying a fee for him.

That's obviously correct, but I'm sure Wigan would have let him sign for a club closer to Hull? Unless they were just being complete w*****s about it! Not beyond the realms of possibility, that one.

I have to say it was quite pleasing to see that my belly isn't as big as that of a professional athlete. Did wonders for my self confidence.

On the other hand, my view of most of the game was blocked out, as were the floodlights, by an enormous fatty.

Did Salford pay a fee?

It was reported in the press that they did.

Quote ="Mild mannered Janitor"Did Salford pay a fee?'" Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan said: "With Lee Mossop recently returning to the club and an array of quality prop forwards now at our disposal, we are confident in the squad we have for the 2015 season. "We have been able to negotiate a satisfactory transfer fee for a player who would otherwise have left for nothing in 12 months' time." talksport.com/rugby-league/salfo ... 1114124530

Quote ="Mild mannered Janitor"Did Salford pay a fee?'" Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan said: "With Lee Mossop recently returning to the club and an array of quality prop forwards now at our disposal, we are confident in the squad we have for the 2015 season. "We have been able to negotiate a satisfactory transfer fee for a player who would otherwise have left for nothing in 12 months' time." talksport.com/rugby-league/salfo ... 1114124530

I though Hudds went in for him ? Not exactly next door like .

Wigan probably wanted him to live close by, but Salford might well said he could live on the moon if he wanted, as long as he turned up for training once or twice a month.

Do Salford really train as often as that???

Exactly, Wigan basically being s and making him play as far away from Hull as possible.

Thats it, of course, seen as we are massive rivals to Wigan, we've shown them up in every domestic final over the last 20 years, stole many a player off them and refused to sell them any. I can see why they dont want a pudding playing for us.

Its like the Wigan Saints thing.

It's more being awkward towards Scott, not us. HTH.