Agree 100% next year we need to be targeting around 8th place and maybe a lucky draw for a decent cup run. Myler has done the right thing in waiting to get the right coach in especially after getting linked with some very uninspiring options (McDermott, Grix, Lam etc..) I think we have to hope Cartwright can install some steel and resolve in the squad and improve what we've got here, having Asiatas leadership around the squad will also have a big impact.

Can't see why people can't understand this, they want Myler to ign top class domestic signings despite coming after most players where signed by other clubs.

The key this year is getting domestic players better than with have, which we have done and having top class overseas player, who we get value from.

I'd hoped the days of signing unknown and risky quota players where gone, both Stewert and Rimbu are very big gambles, neither played top level rugby before.

How we use our potential last quota spots is massive.

I'm told that the first dictat from our new coach has been made loud and clear in that any new signing has to be willing to live no further than 20 minutes drive from the training ground!

With the traffic in Hull, that means Endike Lane then !

Yeh Orchard Park crossed my mind when I was told.

Wouldn't be shocked if it was Cartwright who called for the fitness testing which the players went through last week.

I think that the criticism is stupid as many posters have said the cash only became available when all the dealing had been done. The signings that have been made are all ok and will provide a more competitive squad than this year. We can then start a higher level of recruiting next season.I wish people would be more patient and realistic. I think that myler has done a great job in the limited time and limited players available. Give the bloke a chance

I also think Myler is also doing a good job. We're heading in the right direction but we are not going to become world beaters overnight.

Asisata aside our recruitment so far has been average but it is still an improvement on this season's squad.
It's gradual baby steps unfortunately, we're starting at the bottom and hopefully can only head upwards.
We all wish we were competing at the top of the table and in finals but we're a few seasons away from that whilst we repair the rot inside.
As long as there is an improvement year on year, patience is key.

But if we have signed players on two year contracts that then surely that restricts what recruitment we can do next year

That doesn't matter though as the players are marginally better than the garbage we have now

Well hopefully Chamberlain, Hardaker and Holmes if they have indeed signed are on one year deals with an optional year in the club's favour. I guess we'll find out as and when they are confirmed.

Depends on the salary too. They'll probably cheaper over 2 years than 1.

While it's not the most exciting centre partnership I bet we get more out of Hardaker (if he stays out of trouble) and Chamberlain than we got out of Sutty and Carlos the last 2 years, all while saving a chunk of cap to re invest in other areas

Just because they’ve signed 2 year deals , doesn’t mean they’ll be here for 2 years .

You're right, we could extend them!