LR..... “Talks have already started with some players, some we are waiting to announce and others we might wait and see how they perform and how their bodies hold up.”

NO massive arguments here, although obviously Rawsthorne now gone. I believe we will lose Kelly and Manu to NRL and Minichello will retire. Perhaps we can persuade Manu who is not getting any younger, but if Kelly has another good season then good look to him back at his home.

Cant see Manu getting another shot at the NRL, think we’ll resign him on a two year deal. Been really impressed with his time here, don’t think anyone can fault how he’s played.

Agreed and hope you are right

People who know Manu tell me he absolutely loves it here.

Loves being in a rugby mad City.

Know family comes first but his family are also very settled.

Don't know why some think he will go back to the NRL.

Have I missed something, isnt Jordan Abdul out of contract too ?

Quote: steve_norton "Have I missed something, isnt Jordan Abdul out of contract too ?'" 2019 according to this... www.hullfc.com/news/2017-03-17-duo-extend-deals

Quote: steve_norton "Have I missed something, isnt Jordan Abdul out of contract too ?'" 2019 according to this... www.hullfc.com/news/2017-03-17-duo-extend-deals

How longs Sneyd got left ?

... 2 more years.

Would be great business if we were able to keep Manu. The way the market's moved players of his calibre are few and far between.

Radford in LE talking about Carlos and Albert - sounds like we might struggle to keep hold as our (SL) top level salaries are less than they could get as back up players in NRL.

Irrespective of money I think Kelly after 5 years here has already decided he will go back to Australia at the end of the season.

I don’t know him personally but if his mind is made up as you say it’s a shame but understandable. Incredibly skilful player; irreplaceable in that respect.

Manu barring a serious injury with potential future recurring problems would be the one to nail down, particularly as the likelihood of losing Minichello as well would make it very difficult to replace both unless we went in for a name.
MM is one of the best imports we've had, has stayed fit and plays a ridiculous amount of minutes, he will be a massive loss if we don't have someone lined up to take his place unless Watts takes a similar role and a prop can take up the slack of Watts.
Albert I think is already gone, his interview spoke volumes as to where he is going forward beyond 2018, he'd be a big loss going by his 2017 form and it'd mean JA stepping into his shoes though he isn't the same type of player and that brings a different set of dilemma's to ponder over.

Aussie salary cap now £5.4m, with a minimum wage of nearly £60k.

We don't stand a chance.