With the props we have for next season do you think he would get a game?

Exactly the bigger picture point i was making, however, in 12 months time with a year on loan at Fax if that happened he may well be a better replacement too for King if he hasnt already gone by then.

Factoring in injuries, loss of form and a coach that believes in him then, yes.

Personaly I think the biggest insult is Agar saying he is "just sat outside the top 17." Jeez, if you cant match some of those hopeless losers,you have no chance.

Reading Agars comments on the Hull FC site would suggest that he thinks he is progressing although just not in the first 17 and a spell at Fax will help this process.

All indicates that Agar has future plans for Maloney IMO.

I'm not sure why you think Agar believing in him will suddenly make him a better player?

He has been solid but nothing special in the games we have seen him so far. The only way he would get a game next year is due to injuries and for his own development it would be a waste for him to play in the reserves. Currently I would play him over a couple of our current "props" though.

I know what you are saying but I disagree. Agar hasn't been giving DM hardly any chances all season. FFS Agar even brought another prop in from the other side of the world and then had the cheek to loan DM out.

Yes but just because we have a few injuries doesnt mean Maloney is suddenly 'ready' for super league. I do not know much about Cordoba but you have to give the club some credit for bringing a guy across mid season to help the coach put out as strong a squad as possible.

If Agar doesnt think Maloney is ready then this signing makes sense in a results driven business ( ). Agar thinks a guy with 60 odd NRL appearance will improve the team more then the guy who is still cutting his teeth at this level but progressing none the less.

The only logical explanation i can see for this is due to the 25 player first team squad rule and he has had to make way on this so Tansey can be registered on it.

Which 25 player first team squad rule is that?

rlThis one.rl

SUPER LEAGUE SQUADS

• Each engage Super League club must nominate a first team squad of up to 25 players.
• Clubs may then make amendments to that first team squad during the season with the prior approval of the RFL.
• If a club wishes to play a player who is not in the first team squad, it may only do so with the prior approval of the RFL.

So I suppose it depends how the 25 is defined (I presume it's to do with full time vs part time). If Tansey's arrival has made it impossible for Maloney to play in the first team, perhaps he's asked for a move.

You will see teams have a 30 man squad, although only 25 of them will be classed as first team, some will be academy who do not count.

Another clear as glass RFl ruling.

Cheers, didn't realise such a rule existed.

But he wouldnt have had to leave Hull to come off the 25 players will he? (unless thats the only way the RFL would allow Tansey to join)

Wasnt aware of this rule, thought it had gone when the 20/25/25 ruling went but obviously hasnt.