Rankin initially wanted loads. Then they found common ground. Hes been waiting for hull to sort it for a bit. Then theyve taken it away.I assume they've decided they want the money for something else. Can see him playing against us next yr.

Thought he might , The knights were gash last week .

I'd heard it was "partner troubles" as to whether he'd stay or go .

What they gonna do. Without Rankin wages sign Danny washbrook lol

Pearson said 4 years ago were gonna get rid of the dead wood and sign class players

What we done resigned the same dead wood from 4 years ago

rankin wanted a get out clause and the club weren't prepared to offer one which is where the deal fell down I think. Not sure if he has something else sorted yet

It was all agreed. Hes been ready to sign for a while.Hull just decided they want his money I assume.so doubt he has anything sorted.

With Yeamo they'll have to compensate him with a years pay if they have done!

I know the rankin bits solid. The yeaman bit was only a whisper to be fair.
Not really sure of the value of retaining him and michaels. 1would of been right and personally id of picked michaels.

if yeamans cheap then a 1 yr deal as back up I have no problem with

Not sure hull did it the right way, buts it's the correct decision. He should have signed the deal first time around or get a new agent who should have pushed the deal through.

Yeaman is pants and performance wise doesn't deserve a new contract.
If he was from anywhere else but Hull he would be binned.
Would have more respect for the club if they didn't renew his contract.
Even a one year deal means he is stealing a living from the club

Player for player the ins up to now are as good as if not better then we've had in years, a few young players and the one coming up to the end of his career is still performing pretty well in the NRL, possibly even performing better then the likes of Kearney, Fitz and Shrek were at the time and they ended up top signings.

The outs Lineham is obviously gutting but at least he's been replaced, Rankin a bit odd and Paea was always going to happen. If we lose Shaul it will be a disaster, not just losing a top talent and player but will send out all the wrong messages and might aswell give up with young players. As frustrating as he can be I'd also hope we keep Westerman and maybe get the best out of him, it would be quite hard to argue against if they did accept an offer.

Retained wise personally I'd have a took a gamble on a young back rather then Michaels, be it lower division, promoted from within or Aussie reserve grades, but at least he's solid and maybe a bit more to come. Yeaman has been wonderful over the years and would like to see him get a coaching role, again take a gamble on someone to replace him.