Anyone else heard that you're waiting for the end of the 4 nations to announce 2 prop signings? One aussie and one kiwi I was told but all hush hush and no names

There does seem to be speculation on [itwo[/i more signings. If that is the case can we expect 1 more departure?

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Taylor is replacing Esders,
Cook is replacing Gene,
Ratu is indirectly replacing a prop (Walker will play back row when he recovers, filling in for Lovegrove/Netherton who've moved a step inside),
Hodgson is replacing Fitzhenry,
That leaves only one prop unreplaced.
Fair enough, we've lost Fitzhenry's versatility, some aggression at prop and swapped experience for some younger bodies, but we're not short of numbers. The wage bill will be a bit lower currently, but by enough to sign current members of the Oz and Nwz squads?????????

Blimey, is Michael Smith still in the Kiwi squad?

A Super League fit Michael Smith would be a world beater. It's just a shame it will never happen.

Keith Beauchamp and Michael Smith.

Will your recruitment be deemed a success or a failure based on the 2 props that youre going to sign? Serious question.

Hard to say without knowing who we're signing/have signed.

No, it will be deemed a success or a failure based on next season's results.

Depends on wether the two props are Paul King and Jamie Thackray or James Graham and Fui Fui Moi Moi.

Cook, Hodgson and Ratu?

He is implying that we have already signed a prop.

Have you! Who is it?

Since when have they been props?

I agree I wouldnt play Matt Cook at prop either...

Indeed.

Was mainly enquiring as to what your expectation levels were?

For example, would you be disappointed to sing 2 Crossmans?

Are you hoping for 2 internationals and what will be the mood in the rovers camp if they arent of that calibre?

As he's more of a recognised back rower I agree with you.

Although I do expect him to play the odd game there.

As he has proven with his recruitment thus far for Rovers, Justin doesnt sign players purely on the basis that they are internationals. It is a policy that has served us well so far.

What a bizarre line of questioning! As long as Rovers sign at least 1 SL standard prop for next term I will be confident of us putting out a competitive side most weeks. That should allow us to challenge for a top 6 spot - this should be our aspiration every season from now on.

If JM signs them, I will trust his judgement. He has got a few wrong over the years (Gareth Price springs to mind as a prime example) but far more have proved a success.

For some Bizarre reason, since Big Dave T joined the FC Voices committee he has taken it upon himself to be some kind of propoganda agent for Hull FC.
You may also notice that whenever Dave joins a discussion on the Rovers forum, Knocker Norton is never far behind with his own brand of spin.

Im happy with the recruitment thus far. 3 young English players. Im also very happy with the Ratu signing. If he can get a run in the team, he could turn out to be as good an acquisition as Raynor was for Hull, and Atkins for Wakefield. We need a couple of Big forwards though.

Paranoid.

Thats one word to use. I can think of several others.

Like? I'd be interested to know what you think is propoganda mate?

Ive always had opinions and generally theyve been fairly positive, i'd like you to show me where my opinion has changed as a result of joining Voices?