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| Quote ="nick hkr":24vei62cBecause look at what we do with players coming in to the side as youngsters, we put them on the wing. It is an ideal training environment for a lower league player to come in to. It isn't about getting someone as good as Hodgson it is about someone with the potential to be better.
Hodgson is not the answer to our wing issues, he has lost bags of pace over the years and he doesn't do anything sensational that a lot of fans want or expect from their wingers.
Fox is having an off season, he needs to settle down a bit and build himself back up, I would even say he needs to slim back down a few Kg's. Colbon is a good player to have around the squad IMO but we do need a more flambouyant winger that can do something magical...who? I don't know but then I am not paid to make that decision.
If we sign Hodgson he'll get my full support but I doubt we'll get any better rewards with him on our wing as opposed to a youngster learning his trade (for proof of this just watch St Helens this season).'" |
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We don't have Saints production line though, and behaving as though we do won't make it so.
I see your point, but depth isn't something to be afraid of. It's hard to judge recruitment and retention until it is done, but...
say we go:
FB. Briscoe/Sheriff.
W. Hodgson/Colbon/Fox (+ Latus or AN Other)
C. Welham/Webster/Hall (+ Salter)
That's 10 backs on full time deals, only one quota, 4 club trained, 5 of them currently 24 or under.
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| Quote ="Mild Rover"We don't have Saints production line though, and behaving as though we do won't make it so.
I see your point, but depth isn't something to be afraid of. It's hard to judge recruitment and retention until it is done, but...
say we go:
FB. Briscoe/Sheriff.
W. Hodgson/Colbon/Fox (+ Latus or AN Other)
C. Welham/Webster/Hall (+ Salter)
That's 10 backs on full time deals, only one quota, 4 club trained, 5 of them currently 24 or under.'"
If Hodgson were to come here for Ben Cockayne's salary then fair enough but i'd put a few quid on the table to say he'd want at least half of it on top again due to his years of experience and big club success.
I honestly think Colbon and Briscoe will be at Widnes next year. Going back to an area they call home is something that I think will get them wanting a move. Hodgson likewise may want to stay closer to the Wigan area and if Widnes manage to get all three then they won't be doing too badly for backs IMO. |
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The two signings made by Widnes today are Ben Cross (after his loan spell at Wigan) and Hep Cahill.
Further evidence that Hodgson is imminent?
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Are either of them wingers? I don't think they are! Widnes need a pretty big haul of players if they are to try and compete next year. I would also suggest they will be spending to the full salary cap and could and probably will offer more than we will. The fact there is no promotion and relegation also means players can concentrate on the money rather than anything else. Let's face it us or Widnes, neither of us are going to win anything any time soon (I hope I am wrong) so it has to be purely financial.
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True, but for a period of time leading up to these 2 'announcement's' they've been known to have said Hodgson is one of them, so make of that as you will.
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| Quote ="nick hkr"If Hodgson were to come here for Ben Cockayne's salary then fair enough but i'd put a few quid on the table to say he'd want at least half of it on top again due to his years of experience and big club success.
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He'd be worth that, IMO. Good out and out winger, no major baggage.
If we're going to spend close to the cap again (which is another issue), we've already got Mason's wedge available - plus there'll be other departures. More than incoming, most likely, I'd assume. |
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| Quote ="Mild Rover"He'd be worth that, IMO. Good out and out winger, no major baggage.
If we're going to spend close to the cap again (which is another issue), we've already got Mason's wedge available - plus there'll be other departures. More than incoming, most likely, I'd assume.'"
Haven't the club gone on reccord as saying they are going to be spending less than the full cap next year? Sure I have heard that somewhere.
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| Quote ="nick hkr"Haven't the club gone on reccord as saying they are going to be spending less than the full cap next year? Sure I have heard that somewhere.
If we do however spend close to the cap then I'd expect a bigger signing than David Hodgson.'"
It's been suggested on here, I but don't recall anything from the club. Wouldn't surprise me massively.
Others have suggested that is where (at least some) of the Allam money is going.
Even if we do have a full cap, there isn't that much ooc to spend it on.
Back on Hodgson, on top of the concern that he replicates Fox's role too closely, I do wonder if we'd be signing Hull lads because they're Hull lads. Not that a little bit of localism is bad, and I know they can maybe be persuaded to come more easily, but it shouldn't be a major criterion. Still wouldn't mind Tommy Lee to cover the halfs though.  |
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Great signing if it`s true. Better winger than we got at the club at this moment in time. As for colbon he drops more high balls than he scores tries!
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| Quote ="rover49"I doubt it, remember someone telling me they went to school with him and he is a B&W. Never worries me though, [look at some of the B&W who have played for us and given everything, same goes for Rovers supporters who went on to play for FC.'"
Absolutely true mate,I am sure players do give 100% for the club they play for.Must be a strange situation though,for instance,if it was you playing for F.C. could you bring yourself to score the winning drop goal against Rovers? |
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Two year deal get in there
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| Quote ="nick hkr"[uHaven't the club gone on reccord as saying they are going to be spending less than the full cap next year?[/u Sure I have heard that somewhere.
If we do however spend close to the cap then I'd expect a bigger signing than David Hodgson.'"
Well we've pulled up trees using full cap havent we? Lets spend less on players who are hungry and want to prove a point. |
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| Quote ="nick hkr"I'd make a guess that the majority of tries Hodgson has scored have been relatively easy catch and fall over the line due to the way Huddersfield draw teams over to one side of the pitch and then get the ball shifted quickly to their wingers.'"
You'd be wrong 
Dodgy has shown some class finishing this season and some excellent pace, a lot will be very sorry to see him leave the Giants. |
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| Quote ="Hessle rover"Great signing if it`s true. Better winger than we got at the club at this moment in time. As for colbon he drops more high balls than he scores tries!'"
I suppose we all have differing opinions! Seen many games this season? |
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| Hodgson is a finisher who still has a decent amount of speed.
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Hmm, so assuming he does sign / has signed, if he has been brought in to replace Colbon or Fox, which one would people keep? Definitely Fox for me.
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Go onto www.superleague.com and go to SLTV and watch the Giants v catalans highlights and when dodgy scores the 90 yard intercept tell me he has 'no pace.' He had knee recon it takes anyone 12 months to get back their pace just look at peacock and mcguire who now look distinctly average its cos knee recon is a long recovery beyond just getting back and thats what happened to dodgy and yes i would keep him |
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| Quote ="Roofs"Hmm, so assuming he does sign / has signed, if he has been brought in to replace Colbon or Fox, which one would people keep? Definitely Fox for me.'"
Probably the contracted one. |
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Hull KR now leading the chase to sign Huddersfield Giants winger David Hodgson?
by Chris Roberts, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Jul 13 2011
ShareAdd a commentRecommend HULL KR are believed to be leading the race to sign Giants winger David Hodgson on a two-year deal.
Out of contract at the end of the current campaign, the 29-year-old had been linked with a move to Widnes Vikings as they prepare to build a side capable of competing in their first season since being granted a Super League licence.
The Vikings were thought to be close to announcing Hodgson’s capture last week, along with that of Crusaders duo Jason Chan and Hep Cahill.
But those plans appear to have been scuppered as the trio attract the interest of rival Super League clubs, with Papua New Guinea back-row forward Chan linked with a possible move to the Giants.
Rovers are understood to be pushing hard to sign the Hull-born Hodgson in a bid to strengthen a position that has troubled them throughout this season.
With 13 tries to his name so far this season, Hodgson has scored more tries than all of Rovers’ wingers combined!
Read More www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield- ... z1RyRM8J00 |
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Hull KR now leading the chase to sign Huddersfield Giants winger David Hodgson?
by Chris Roberts, Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Jul 13 2011
ShareAdd a commentRecommend HULL KR are believed to be leading the race to sign Giants winger David Hodgson on a two-year deal.
Out of contract at the end of the current campaign, the 29-year-old had been linked with a move to Widnes Vikings as they prepare to build a side capable of competing in their first season since being granted a Super League licence.
The Vikings were thought to be close to announcing Hodgson’s capture last week, along with that of Crusaders duo Jason Chan and Hep Cahill.
But those plans appear to have been scuppered as the trio attract the interest of rival Super League clubs, with Papua New Guinea back-row forward Chan linked with a possible move to the Giants.
Rovers are understood to be pushing hard to sign the Hull-born Hodgson in a bid to strengthen a position that has troubled them throughout this season.
With 13 tries to his name so far this season, Hodgson has scored more tries than all of Rovers’ wingers combined!
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Marvellous.
Now what was wrong with the other thread?
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'Hodgy' is going to be a handy addition.
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11 errors - 6 tries for Colbon
15 errors - 13 tries for Hodgson
Anyway like these Hudds fans who are sorry to see Hodgson go I will be sad to see Colbon leave if he does, while he is not a flamboyant winger he makes good meters and isn't too different to Hodgson on the stats. Maybe if Colbon was playing for Huddersfield this season he'd be up there on 13 tries too? |
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Quote ="fartown since 1961"Go onto www.superleague.com and go to SLTV and watch the Giants v catalans highlights and when dodgy scores the 90 yard intercept tell me he has 'no pace.' He had knee recon it takes anyone 12 months to get back their pace just look at peacock and mcguire who now look distinctly average its cos knee recon is a long recovery beyond just getting back and thats what happened to dodgy and yes i would keep him'"
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I reckon we should start a game, spot the 'The Mail understands...' 
