What's this? Good news for me if true.

I agree
Worse still is when you look at our wings and centres there is not a strike player in the squad.
Walker will be the only highlight in our backs

Smith told Hull Live last week that there is still scope for another signing and mentioned the centre and second row specifically.

Sutcliffe can make a break but lacks real pace but that's where supporting wings, fullback and 2nd rowers come in (Okunbor and Scott both with pace).
I'm going to reserve judgement until I've seen McIntosh and Tindall in action first.
McIntosh finished the season strong and so I hope he builds on that.
Tindall has real pace but lacks SL experience so I'll remain optimistic.
We have Mitch, Barron and Martin as back up and I rate Mitch.
My only concern is Carlos in the centres and Lane in the 2nd row.
Our team doesn't look too shabby overall it's the mindset I hope that changes over this preseason.
Too many times we've seen players give up during the season as also alluded to in Ellis's book.

Online season tickets suspended I just looked to renew mine so must be true

Exactly I'm sure my seats will still be available plus it still says online purchases unavailable

Ese'ese is on the way

What determines how early players come over? Why did Pele come over so early but ese'ese only coming over now? Understand with brown that he was involved in the internationals so will be allowed a bit more time off

Smith said it was down to visa processing.

We've managed to get them all here over a 3/4 week period which I'd guess is pretty decent.

I'm still scared from the Crocker and Lauaki fiasco

He also said players can only apply for a visa once their contracts come into force so guess that was 1st November? As you say pretty decent to get them here in the time frame and that Brown would be afforded another couple of weeks because of his involvement with New Zealand’s Pacific cup run. I’d expect him to be another couple of weeks but then again, if they’re allowed Christmas and New year back in Oz, he may as well come over afterwards?

Brown here just before Xmas I believe

Yes next week