ever the optimist

20 pence says it something along the lines of 'Albert Kelly is determined to avoid the second season syndrome that has plagued his career so far, and admits he needs to back-up his strong performances in 2017 if he is to secure a new contract with the Airlie birds.'

Connor/Abdul are the medium / long term half backs for me. Not too shabby.
Just have to enjoy Albert while he's here, however long that is.
Will always be part of the immortals (mark 2).

AP’s latest comments on Kelly:
Welcoming back Albert for the match against Catalans was a timely boost and it is clear the effect he has on our attacking options. We’re hopeful over the coming weeks to tie Albert down to another contract having made him a considerable offer to stay with the club.

He seems happy and settled with us as does his family which we know is very important to him and we hope the enjoyment of life in Hull outweighs the obvious financial gain of a potential return home. He has been an exceptional talent for us so far and we want him to stay for a while longer yet.

Fingers crossed he decides to stay.

Good to hear that the club are also aiming to keep hold of Sika Manu.

If he stays (which I don't think he will) he'll be eating up a massive chunk of salary cap, is he worth THAT much?

Not if you live in liverpool

how is that even relevant. Lame, even for JaketheSnake

For a man who isn't going due to his season pass not turning up despite paying for special delivery that's cutting

and that has relevance to this thread, how?

For me, that statement means he will be going. We normally don't announce much in the way of ongoing talks - Tuimavave, Fash, Masi etc. they just normally get announced

When was this statement made? Was it on the radio?

... in the April edition of 'The 18th Man'.

Also via email if you're a member.

Kelly himself has said he want's to play himself into an NRL deal, I'd like him to stay, but not at "silly money".

Adam sounds like he's making the right noises about retention. But isn't this all Ellis' job?

Worth every penny if he carries on with the same attitude he has so far.

I'd make him a marquee player and hope he signs for another year.