Hullfan 155 Report post Posted June 11 Looks to have played his last game for West Tigers, season ending injury suffered last week. Could he make the return to a Hull FC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZH 1,585 Report post Posted June 11 I'd have him back in a heart beat, especially if we can't keep hold of Naulago. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 907 Report post Posted June 11 Definitely have him back here, fantastic player! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 5,220 Report post Posted June 11 He's an absolute beast, sign him up asap! 2 Quote SL Steve Prescott Man of Steel 2016 - Danny Houghton SL Top Gun 2016/2017 - Marc Sneyd (83%/89% goal success) SL Hit Man 2016/2017 - Danny Houghton (1,289/1,123 tackles) SL Club of the Year 2016 - Hull FC SL Coach of the Year 2016 - Lee Radford RL Challenge Cup Winners 2016/2017 - Hull FC All in all, not a bad couple of years, I suppose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curly perm 24 Report post Posted June 11 That do though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 155 Report post Posted June 11 I'd be happy to replace BF, Naulago as back up with Swift starting on one wing and Fonua on the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZH 1,585 Report post Posted June 11 4 minutes ago, Hullfan said: I'd be happy to replace BF, Naulago as back up with Swift starting on one wing and Fonua on the other. Naulago is already a much better than Swift imo and will only get better as he learns the game. Quicker, stronger, better under a high ball, better tackler. The problem is that him still being employed by the army makes it complicated, and apparently Rugby Union are sniffing about as well. Also Faraimo has just signed an extension, so your scenario isn't going to happen. Would love to see us find a way to bring Mahe back, but it seems unlikely at the minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,065 Report post Posted June 11 1 hour ago, MZH said: Naulago is already a much better than Swift imo and will only get better as he learns the game. Quicker, stronger, better under a high ball, better tackler. The problem is that him still being employed by the army makes it complicated, and apparently Rugby Union are sniffing about as well. Also Faraimo has just signed an extension, so your scenario isn't going to happen. Would love to see us find a way to bring Mahe back, but it seems unlikely at the minute. It isn’t so unlikely imo. Fonua has played at centre more than on the wing in England and some of the best games I’ve seen him play have been in that position. Griffin, if he can keep his temper, could do a great job in the 2nd row. Dependant on how his foot heals, or will heal based on expert opinion, it could make perfect sense and what some strike power on the fringes we’d have. All we’d need is to find another Mick Crane to start a dynasty . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 155 Report post Posted June 11 18 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: It isn’t so unlikely imo. Fonua has played at centre more than on the wing in England and some of the best games I’ve seen him play have been in that position. Griffin, if he can keep his temper, could do a great job in the 2nd row. Dependant on how his foot heals, or will heal based on expert opinion, it could make perfect sense and what some strike power on the fringes we’d have. All we’d need is to find another Mick Crane to start a dynasty . Griffin and temper???? Hahahahahahahaa that's Griffin's biggest problem he isn't aggressive enough. He's like a little wimp, I'd be looking to get shut of him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 604 Report post Posted June 11 7 hours ago, MZH said: I'd have him back in a heart beat, especially if we can't keep hold of Naulago. Where's Naulago going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZH 1,585 Report post Posted June 11 22 minutes ago, fighting irish said: Where's Naulago going? Hopefully nowhere, but I was kind of expecting an announcement of an extension by now, and so far there has been nothing. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, he is still contracted to the army, which means any offer we make has to be okayed by them. Also there has been some talk of some RU sides showing an interest. He has been a revelation this year and I would be doing all I could to keep him, but it might be out of our hands Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 604 Report post Posted June 11 Good luck with keeping him, he's a big exciting player. Let's hope there's lots more to come? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarv 74 Report post Posted June 12 The thing with Fonua is he always seemed to have a big mistake in him each game. BF does not seem to have that and seems better defending in the air. I am sure some stats will prove me wrong but feels that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,065 Report post Posted June 12 15 hours ago, Hullfan said: Griffin and temper???? Hahahahahahahaa that's Griffin's biggest problem he isn't aggressive enough. He's like a little wimp, I'd be looking to get shut of him Getting rid of Griffin is one of he last things we need to do. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 907 Report post Posted June 19 We've apparently officially opened talks with Mahe for a potential return! https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-fc-mahe-fonua-return-2994946 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZH 1,585 Report post Posted June 19 4 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: We've apparently officially opened talks with Mahe for a potential return! https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-fc-mahe-fonua-return-2994946 HDM are reporting on it so that means it's definitely not happening. Shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,065 Report post Posted June 19 37 minutes ago, MZH said: HDM are reporting on it so that means it's definitely not happening. Shame. I think percentage wise, they are in the upper 80s ( a guess, I know) but this is a clear statement. They got all arrisabout face for Joel Thompson. This season can be anything yet. We have the capability. But bringing him back would see real excitement and anticipation for 2020 and the Wincolmlee massive. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 5,220 Report post Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Lowdesert said: I think percentage wise, they are in the upper 80s ( a guess, I know) but this is a clear statement. They got all arrisabout face for Joel Thompson. This season can be anything yet. We have the capability. But bringing him back would see real excitement and anticipation for 2020 and the Wincolmlee massive. Loving it! 2 Quote SL Steve Prescott Man of Steel 2016 - Danny Houghton SL Top Gun 2016/2017 - Marc Sneyd (83%/89% goal success) SL Hit Man 2016/2017 - Danny Houghton (1,289/1,123 tackles) SL Club of the Year 2016 - Hull FC SL Coach of the Year 2016 - Lee Radford RL Challenge Cup Winners 2016/2017 - Hull FC All in all, not a bad couple of years, I suppose... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayakman 3,534 Report post Posted June 19 I hope he comes back to Hull...I really don't know why he even left in the first place...Toronto would love to have him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 907 Report post Posted June 20 (edited) 5 hours ago, Kayakman said: I hope he comes back to Hull...I really don't know why he even left in the first place...Toronto would love to have him. He basically left because his wife was pregnant at the time and he wanted to be close go their families when the kid was growing up. Homesick I suppose you could say. Must be quite tough moving right round the world when you're in your early 20s and never lived anywhere other than your hometown your entire life. Edited June 20 by The Hallucinating Goose 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 155 Report post Posted June 25 Reports from Australia suggest he's signed a three year deal with Hull FC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,065 Report post Posted June 25 2 minutes ago, Hullfan said: Reports from Australia suggest he's signed a three year deal with Hull FC Rugby League Mole reports 3 year deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 6,264 Report post Posted June 25 Good signing for Hull . Was great there and was popular at West’s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 155 Report post Posted June 25 Will be very interesting to see hulls line up next season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 155 Report post Posted June 25 I got the impression that Dawson-Jones was going to be first choice before his injury. So with the signing of Swift the emergence of Ratu Naulago and the potential signing of Fonua, we're does this leave Dawson-Jones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
