Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Sun Jul 10, 2022 5:54 pm  

Pretty much the player on the pitch so far in this game.

Would be VERY reluctant to lose him when he's not had chance to show what he can do for us for quite some time.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:57 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Not according to Brett Hodgson. He's been quoted as saying that FC have first dibs.

If so then it will be down to Walker who he chooses.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:47 pm  

Talking about what might happen in two years is a bit pointless. What we have right now are two better full backs than Walker, and we need to focus on improving this year and bringing in some forwards to give us a shot at the top sides for next season. Longer term we should be looking at kids who are round and about first team already - Sinfield, Simpson, Edwards etc.

Walker shouldn't be OK with playing reserves or on loan - he's still young and ambitious and will want to play first grade every week. I genuinely wish him well but have never quite understood the hype.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:42 am  

cheekydiddles wrote:

Well he’s still under contract with us beyond this season, so you’d think if we are going to allow him to sign full time with Hull that it would be on our terms? Shall we suggest a swap deal for Satae

You can suggest it

That’ll be as far as it gets though

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:22 am  

I'm sure Smith said the deal isn't done for Jack to go to Hull, he is due back at Leeds.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:02 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

I'm sure Smith said the deal isn't done for Jack to go to Hull, he is due back at Leeds.

If Zak stays I'm sure Jack will go. We can’t afford three full backs who will all be on a good wage. It would have been really nice to see him have a happy ending at Leeds, but sometimes it just doesn't play out that way. I hope he signs for Hull and goes on to have a successful and injury free career there. We can use the cap space to give us the oomph up front that we've been missing for the best part of decade now.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:20 am  

Anyone think Newman could be a future fullback in a GI style move? I know he's not necessarily got the passing game, but his running game means we should have him on the ball as much as possible.

I also think the club see Handley as a possible fullback should we need him there. Maybe that explains the move for Olpherts. Not a move I'd want Ash to make personally.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:24 am  

exiledrhino wrote:

Anyone think Newman could be a future fullback in a GI style move? I know he's not necessarily got the passing game, but his running game means we should have him on the ball as much as possible.

I also think the club see Handley as a possible fullback should we need him there. Maybe that explains the move for Olpherts. Not a move I'd want Ash to make personally.

Yes to Newman if he develops as a footballer. No to Handley.

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:29 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Yes to Newman if he develops as a footballer. No to Handley.

NO and Def No ,

Full back needs to link up and have a passing game

Re: OUT LOAN | Jack Walker - Hull FC : Mon Jul 11, 2022 2:09 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

NO and Def No ,

Full back needs to link up and have a passing game

Newman has plenty of time to improve and I think he will. In two years he should definitely be a more rounded player and might, might be a shout to replace Hardaker/ Myler at fullback. Don't forget fullback is generally the position where most teams play their best athlete because they get the ball in the hands in pspace more than in any other position. Time will tell.