Aye. Impressive statement of intent, he's one of those proper top tier players. Envious.

“Despite stiff competition, we are pleased he has decided to take on the challenge at Hull FC having given us the chance to present our ambitious plans for the future.

“Like when we signed him for the Tigers, he opted for us over potentially some more lucrative offers for the challenge he faced and the ambitions of the club.

The highlighted bit is also a good sign for me!

Well done AP

Are you watching Kath and Rule?

So, backrow for next season. Manu, Westerman, Tickle, Ellis, Whiting, Aspinwall. I expect Aspinwall will leave as he is only on a 1-year contract, which is unfortunate for him because he has been putting in some strong performances.

A starting backrow of Manu, Tickle, Ellis, with Westerman on the bench will be one of the best backrows in the league next year. If Moa decides to stay, or we sign as suitable replacement, then the pack is looking awesome for next year.

Hopefully the club will build upon this signing and take us to the next level.

Disappointed we've signed another 30+ tho

OMG, I'm so excited I could pee!!!!

Welcome to Hull FC Gareth Ellis...exciting times ahead!!!

Sensational signing you could tell Pearson was keen to make a statement signing and WOW he has delivered a player wanted by every single team in the game.

Very chuffed - but looking forward, what does it mean for players like Moa, Ogre and Manu.

If we lose Manu, then I would be very disapointed.
Moa - would love to keep but think his heart is set on going back down under with his Mrs
Ogre - if it means keeping Moa, i would let him go

OHH MYY GODDDDD

Couldn't have wished for a better birthday present.

Great signing just hope ogre and manu stay aswell

Think O'Meley and Moa will both be going with Tickle pushing up to prop.

Hopefully we manage to keep Manu as he is the key retention going into next season.

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For everyone getting hung up on cash too, I can tell you we weren't the biggest offer either. He likes the challenge and the ambition here

So we may have paid a chunk but not as much as was offered elsewhere.

As I said when the news broke that we were in for him I would be delighted if we got him and now we have I'm over the moon. What a superb signal of intent this is to sign a guy, and in fact to be able to sign a guy, of his stature. I've read the arguments about 'not being a priority position', or 'money should be spent in other areas' but I don't really understand them. I strongly suspect that Sam has already said he will be leaving end of season so if Ticks moves up to prop (and he has already proven he can be a good one) then this is effectively Sam's replacement. And what a replacement he is. I don't for one minute believe that this signing means that we will be forced to play Dewsbury reserves as the rest of the team - plenty of cap left to strengthen elsewhere. And the point is who knows what calibre of player will be available in these other positions that we so badly need ? By signing Gareth Ellis we have added a world class player to our roster and that is something to be celebrated.

Well done to Adam Pearson and everyone involved - the vision for the club is clearly being communicated and people are beginning to slowly take notice. If we are to be successful we need a strong dominant pack of forwards to take us to the next level. Gareth Ellis will enhance that already strong pack further. Onwards and upwards.