Interesting that, maybe seeing Franks performances on pitch for us, the Doggies thought he'd already peaked whilst with them ? We'll see if he re-captures that star player form with the Eels.

On what we saw last season I think Lee/ Adam have made the right call for the club. Its a good opportunity and incentive for fringe players to step up.

I'd heard that his lad didnt make hull academy selection and it wasnt worth him going to college as he'd only be halfway through when franks deal was up so a family decision.
I don't buy the idea that hull instigated it as another 2 yrs of good money on the tabe for frank. If he didn't want to leave why would he. Not to go to parra on less.

You might not buy it but I'm afraid time will tell that we did instigate it in the interests of the Club and so I guess we all have to trust that it was the right decision and move on.

Maybe so...but can't have been much resistance if so on franks part. If im frank with 200 k + a year deal for 3 years and the club want me to leave the last 2 so I end up with a 1 yr and on less money I tell them to go get you know what'ed!! Unless I'm up for it

Depends how badly someone wants to shift you out I guess?

There really isn't much of a conspiracy behind Franks move. From what I understand, loved it in Hull, but despite enjoying his time here, his family and he felt homesick. Got an approached. Asked Hull for release. Obviously Hull not particarly happy, but accepted it. At the same time, realised there was an opportunity to swoop for Kelly. Announcement is cool as the club wants to keep the positive momentum of last season.

I'm sure we will see Frank on the occasional visit, he seemed to love his time here. I wish him and his family all the best for what it is worth, but I think looking at the more downbeat style of play which I think is evidence of the home sickness, that this is fair business for both parties.

He got picked to represent Yorkshire though, that's a load of rubbish about his lad he brought him over GCSE year.

For me the brief statement from the club speaks volumes.

Why didn't it include a quote from Frank saying how he'd had a great time, thanked the fans, but that it was a great opportunity to play one season with his brother etc...

That it didn't may suggest there wasn't mutual happiness!

I see the Hull rumour mill is still alive & strong

If you don't know nowt. Just make it up lol

according to Lee Radford, "We found out about Kelly being available when Frank had gone back home and then some tough decisions had to be made. We released Frank because he needs to be starting games and we couldn't guarantee that so he ended up doing time in the middle and not in his preferred position, because Mark Minniciello was outstanding for us last season".

GCSEs are a lot easier to jump in and out of than A Levels/Foundations courses. We found this out with my eldest when we moved across to Castleford and he had to remain at Wyke.

The second row has been an embarrassment of riches really the last couple of seasons, the form of Gaz and Mini hasn't left many openings for anyone else. It doesn't make sense having a large chunk of salary tied up without getting the requisite value from it. Tough decisions have to be made for the benefit of the team, we've been guilty of being too sentimental about players over the years. If moving Frank on benefits the team then it's good business all round.

Where's this quote from? Would be interested in the rest of the context.

Think to much is being made of frank going. He didn't go to well on the pitch Imo but was brill off it. As a package he worked well and did a good job. But things change . Imo Kelly for frank is a good move