A solid and dependable Prop who doesn't seem to pick up many injuries. He wouldn't have been my first choice of the Props available but I'm sure we'll get value for money out of him. I still worry we lack a 'fearsome' Prop to lead us forward who strikes a bit of fear into the opposition.

So I'll just have to trust Potter's judgement on this one if it turns out to be true.

In the main I would agree, bit unsure about Ainscough butI will trust Potters judgement until I see reason not to.

Nick Scruton can do that now. Start Dowes and Lynch with Scruton to come of the bench as an impact prop.

He's a lot fitter than Palleasina for a start.

I would say the same thing.

if comments you make about players your a bit unsure about go along these lines



then I'd hate to see what you say about players you really dont like

Apparently Dowes has just told kcfm that he is looking to extend his stay at Hull.

crap is harsh michael. he's certainly not the finished article. he finishes well and has a bit of pace. poor under high ball and generally a bit suspect in defense. most of more sensible wigan fans arent too happy about losing him, when you discount the ones who automatically slag off any player leaving their club as poor.

that said if potter thinks theres enough there to work with I'm quite happy to give him a go.

Dowes is a good pro and makes yards IMO

He is a great pro, with good defence as well. He has been a top pro for us over the 7/8 years missing very few games through injury (With our record for injuries maybe we should be keeping him). His work rate and attitude is spot on will be sad to see him go.

If you had seen him tonight mate.

Hi everyone, been years since I have posted on the site, A bulls fan since 1965, now living in Hull since 1992, still get to the games when I can,Just like you all to know that Ewan Dowes has indeed signed for the Bulls and that Scott Wheeldon would sign tomorrow for us but his agent (the same one as Ewan Dowes)has been talking to the Bulls but Scott has also Wakefield in contention but would prefer the Bulls. Salary is not an option but he has been held out to dry by HKR, if Willy Mason signs he is out but if not then he could get a new contract, his dad who I know, would like him to move on.

I wouldn't describe Nick Scruton as 'fearsome' even though he does put in the occasional big hit. I just feel our forwards are a bit tame, we could probably do with some aggression in there!

Scruton is probably the closest we have got to an 'enforcer'.

So Hi! and welcome back. What took you so long
Yup I think Ewan Dowes will be a good solid signing for us and an indication of where Potter wants to be in the start of his team re-building.
Your point about Scott Wheeldon is interesting.

Dont mind 1 workmanlike prop but two?

Am still hoping for an enforcer up front, a quality 6 and a quality centre and confirmation Ainscough has signed

Oh yes, and the return of Orford and one of these mentioned above needs to be a quality o/s to replace The Beaver!!