Don't think its an issue of lack of contacts, there just simply isn't the talent available.

The only team that has made significant moves in the market is Salford, who have generally signed players over 30 and the controversial Chase & Hock. Apart from that the only signing that creates interest is Masoe Masoe at Saints, but i've only been aware of him due to his performances for Samoa. Aside from that its just a string of unknown Aussies coming, the same squad players moving teams, or teams snapping up players London have released.

Its not like 3-4 years ago where we could sign SOO, ex-Test players like Berrigan, Crocker, Fitzgiboon & O'Meley, the market just isn't there any more.

Saints recruit has been excellent, they have signed 3 players Amor, Masoe and Walsh. The two NRL players were very well known and we should have at least bid for them both.

But I agree about the lack of quality players available.

I'm please with Rankin's signing but if we encounter visa issues should we move for Michael Witt now London are going into administration?

OK he's not a top level half back and but he does have several years SL experience and could do a job for a season or two.

Welcome to Hull, Jordan.

I'm happy with this signing. The kid has loads to prove and his NRL experience will be vital to our young halfbacks coming through.

We're building a very young side but thats no bad thing.

Well said and echoes my sentiments exactly. We know horne will miss a chunk of the season through injury and heremaia isn't rally up to it in the halfs s we'll be relying on 2 kids from the other side of the world who haven't even played a full season between them. I hope it comes good but can't see it. Add in he other high risk signings and it could be a long season

Miller came in and was thrown in the deep end without the benefit of an off-season. This year both Miller and Rankin will have 3 months to train together with the rest of the team.

Again, an improvement on last year.

Have they said when he is expected?

While I understand our last few experienced halfs in Holdsworth, Seymour and Long haven't really worked.

Not much about now and the last recruitment hasn't given Radford much to play with, better having Rankin than playing heremia there or signing Mcgoldrick.

Happy with this signing, he looks a great prospect. The key thing for me is that we are now filling the spine of our team with youth.

The one concern I do have is we now lack an 'organiser' in the halves but I'm hoping Horne and Heremaia's experience will be invaluable to the two young kids.

It'll definitely be exciting if Miller and Rankin both get to play 'off-the-cuff' rugby.

Welcome to the best supported team in SL Mr Rankin. From what i have heard he is a very good support player very quick tall with a decent kicking game should fill the void very well. #COYH.

Looking forward to seeing what he and Miller can do together. Really pleased with this signing and glad it wasn't pryce or mcgoldrick.

I hope they both turn out to make a fantastic partnership and stay at the club for many years. Being from Hull is a bonus, would rather have a winning team than a local one.

Good 5 minute interview with Jordan here: www.titans.com.au/news-display/R ... l-FC/87685? Sounds like Milky played a part in his move. Seems a level headed young bloke and is really keen to get over here!

Good 5 minute interview with Jordan here: www.titans.com.au/news-display/R ... l-FC/87685? Sounds like Milky played a part in his move. Seems a level headed young bloke and is really keen to get over here!