[Chris71]

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:38 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

And he is about the same age as Ellis, I'd prefer someone that could play for the next few years, I'd expect Motu (he is still here as sits behind me at the KC) to use his Kiwi connections.

Possible Simon Mannering and maybe a young kiwi forward.

Think Mannering is a good shout with Motu's connections and would be a good replacement for either Ellis or Mini. Would have liked someone like Fensom tho he has recently signed a 2 year deal with the Cowboys.

Think its definitely going to be difficult to replace a player like Ellis without using a quota spot.

Whoever comes in to replace Ellis and Mini they are going to have big boots to fill.

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:47 pm  

I'd go for Whitehead if he comes back.

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:56 pm  

Don't think we'll secure anyone younger then Ellis who can play anywhere near his standard. The NRL is really tying up the talent now and fair play to them.

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 3:22 pm  

Mannering 30, he's got plenty of years in the NRL yet.

Widdops last contract was $600k pa, When Ben Hunt has just signed a 6 year $1mil per season deal Widdop must fancy his chances of getting a good deal.

The best youngsters in the Nrl have already signed million dollars deals before they've debuted. See Kelly and Suli for example.

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:31 pm  

Probably not got a hope in hell of getting him but if we could sign anyone I would go for Martin Tapau at Manly.

Kiwi second row who put in some massive hits for Manly yesterday.

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:42 pm  

davey37 wrote:

Probably not got a hope in hell of getting him but if we could sign anyone I would go for Martin Tapau at Manly.

Kiwi second row who put in some massive hits for Manly yesterday.

Surely you mean Marty Kapow?!

Re: Rumours already.... : Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:17 pm  

It's ellis's leadership skills we need to replace more than his playing abilities. Maybe 2 players would be easier to find than 1 who can do both

Re: Rumours already.... : Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:58 am  

Maybe just Ellis to replace next year. Mini wants to stay on another year. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-fc-s-mark-minichiello-wants-to-stay-at-the-club-beyond-this-season/story-30183912-detail/story.html

Maybe just Ellis to replace next year. Mini wants to stay on another year. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-fc-s-mark-minichiello-wants-to-stay-at-the-club-beyond-this-season/story-30183912-detail/story.html

Re: Rumours already.... : Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:28 am  

Soul Boy wrote: Maybe just Ellis to replace next year. Mini wants to stay on another year. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-fc-s-mark-minichiello-wants-to-stay-at-the-club-beyond-this-season/story-30183912-detail/story.html That's great news, as long as he proves his fitness a contract extension should be a formality. He's been a superb signing.

Soul Boy wrote: Maybe just Ellis to replace next year. Mini wants to stay on another year. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/hull-fc-s-mark-minichiello-wants-to-stay-at-the-club-beyond-this-season/story-30183912-detail/story.html That's great news, as long as he proves his fitness a contract extension should be a formality. He's been a superb signing.

Re: Rumours already.... : Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:59 am  

I thought this might happen, his fitness record is pretty good and if we reduce his minutes I think he has another year left in him.

Makes it easier to try and replace just Ellis (that's if he doesn't decide to do another year)

If he does retire, we have to find a place for him on the coaching staff