I guess this was always on the cards he has been over here for what seems a lifetime agree with the other posters massive loss can only hope he can be kept on in some capacity as our voice or represented down under to help us coax more great developing talent to the club good luck Motu and family in what ever role you find your self always a black and white #Hullfcfamily

Big loss to hear Motu Tony is leaving.

Let's hope our future recruitment can remain as strong.

Big loss.
Done some great recruitment after the shambles he inherited.
They always go home eventually though!

Be interesting to see who comes in.

It's a big blow to the club but understandable that he wants to be with his extended family.

He's been a real plus for the club and has been behind some very good signings for us. Hopefully he can still influence future signings by recommending the club to players from the NRL.

Called it in this piece a bit back that he'd probably be moving on after this season. Done us proud on and off the pitch and has a great affinity for the city and people. m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/arti ... d=11539519

Called it in this piece a bit back that he'd probably be moving on after this season. Done us proud on and off the pitch and has a great affinity for the city and people. m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/arti ... d=11539519

Gaz Ellis

What's the big news story today, Prince Philip ? No. This one. This made me forget I had a pan on and burnt my Tomato and Herb sauce to a black cinder. Motu has done a fantastic job. He will be missed and I hope our overseas recruitment can continue to be very good. Thanks for the hard work and good luck and best wishes for the future for Motu and his family. Now let's go out and win something again this year !

What qualifications does ellis have for the job? tony did an MBA when he finished playing as he wanted to get into the business management side of the game

I'd still employ him as overseas recruitment officer.

Maybe bigger fish to fry?

Feka?

Might have, but would not be a full time job, so maybe could do both.

What a servant he has been to our club. Try at Cardiff, try to take us to Old Trafford, building a squad to win at Wembley. Will be missed.

He'll leave some huge boots to fill for whoever in taken on in the role. Probably our most important signing for 2018.

Tony had a special blend of playing experience (SL, NRL and International), key contacts in both hemispheres and business acumen. A candidate with these qualities doesn't spring to mind immediately, and I don't think we can recruit internally on this one.


It's a shame to see him go and good luck to him. He leaves with two Challenge Cups under his belt and made a big & memorable impact in both wins.

Wonder if we could poach Jimbob back from Widnes?