wouldnt mind titans no 8 though,he is class.

Preston Campbell is a good runner of the ball very fast, may not be the best creative player around but would still have him over Thorman without a doubt. There arn't alot of 7's out there at the minute who are available and are world class.

All this talk of Orford being available, well thats not likely to happen now as he is due to re sign with Manly.

Hmmmmmmmmmm!!

Not too worried about the centre spot, to be honest. We have players at the club who can fill the role and I'd prefer to see the money used elsewhere.

It's no secret whatsoever that we need a scrum half, but unless we sort out the issues with our forwards a top class half back will be wasted.

If Crocker and Lauaki [ido[/i end up coming, that should make a bit of difference. But if they don't, we'll need to do some serious recruiting in that area.

I'd like to see something like:

Tony/New FB (depending on whether we ever get Tony back from injury)

Calderwood
Briscoe/Hall/Whiting
Yeaman
Raynor

Horne
New SH

Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Tickle
Crocker
Washbrook/Whiting

Thackray
Lauaki
Manu
Washbrook/Whiting

If we get Luauki and Crocker then I would be happy with our pack next season, especially if we keep Moa and have him well trained in the offseason.

Whilst I woud like to see a top centre I feel a SH is absolutely vital compared to anything else so for me that is no.1 priority.

The next priority for me would be fullback, not sure if Tony will be worth another contract due to his injuries so I would look to strengthen there.

New Fullback
Calderwood/Briscoe
Hall/Whiting/Horne
Yeaman
Raynor
Horne
New Scrumhalf
Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Crocker
Manu
Washbrook

Thackray/King
Moa
Luauki
Houghton

Not true, Aukland Warriors aren't selecting Lauaki because Hull ARE paying his wages.

No Tickle, Radford or goalkicker? (other than Hall?)

I would be happy with Hall at FB, im sure we will bring a new 7 in but as ive said before i would be ok with Thorman as long as we play the right tactics. If a world class 7 is on offer we take him, if not Thorman does for me.

Apparantly were not paying him yet. Whatever agreement is put in place with overseas players and their current clubs we dont start paying them until they actually arrive and start work here !

Maybe I was just told this to shut me up so they could watch the game !!!

chaps, who the 'effing hell is Effy?