Plus I’m sure if we had Cust plus 2 others lined up they’d have said 3 signings to come?

As for throwing names about for the prop has Sam Royle agreed a deal anywhere? Not seen him announced anywhere yet. We tried to get him in on loan earlier in the season so they must see something in him. Personally I’d want someone a bit more experienced at SL level and would be underwhelming for me but he’s been released by Saints, less likely to be tied down to Lancashire because of his age and fits the bill as a hardworking middle.

come on, get it right, half a billionaires - still by far the richest power board in Hull

Bateman's name keeps being mentioned but can't see that at all.

His and Bryne's are the names that keep getting batted around.

Thought Bateman looks very good for Wire towards the end of the year and would improve our back row massively.

Read an article earlier from Serious About Rugby League, and I have no idea how accurate they tend to be, but basically sounding like Bateman could be in a bit of limbo. West's want rid of him and have now signed May. And Manly would have to get rid of a player to fit Bateman in, which it seems like they're struggling to do.

He may be available. And if we are one of, if not his only choice, then we may be able to get him for a fairly decent price.

Can't see Bateman over here with his Mrs being back in Australia