I'd imagine one of Rankin, Abdull, HTW, maybe even Westerman, would fill in if needed. Though we'd probably flesh it out with a 60-80 minute performance from either Houghton or Cunningham for a game or two. That would work for me.

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whiting!

Didnt radford try hadley at hooker last season too

I've not seen anything from Cunningham but I really like the idea of Rankin at 9 especially if our new halves turn out to be a winning combination. Rankin's enthusiasm , strength - especially near the line - and his pace make him a player for me that I'd want to see in the 17 every week and if not hooker it's difficult to see where he gets a game.

I'd still like to see a big impact prop brought in, even if its a 'project' like Moa was, I think we lack someone destructive to come on and hassle the opposition.

In Wilf`s diary this week he said that someone had found some twitter news that we were after Matt Ballin a hooker from Manly, don`t know if there is anything in it.

Moa was a great success in the end.

But for every Moa, there is a Hutch Maiava

A fast Centre would be my choice

Michaels will play centre & Rankin is probably seen as more of a HB given Naughton's arrival. Hate utilities.

These will the be tweets in question. Looks like just another rumour, although this started down under.

Gareth Neville ‏@89Beau Oct 26
@mattmastroianni @RugbyLeagueNews I'm hearing @mattballin9 has signed with Hull FC

Rugby League News ‏@RugbyLeagueNews Oct 26
@89Beau @mattmastroianni @mattballin9 haven't heard that but could happen.

Makes more sense that it's Hull KR. They have a quota spot free, are signing a hooker and committed to spending the full cap.

Radford has definitely been looking for a hooker.

I would like to see Rankin do the Heremaia role, have my doubts on Cunningham IMO Rankin would offer far more and would do a better with his speed ect..

And would be a liability in defence, with his size he would very rarely dominate and win the collision.

Neither does Houghton but everyone seems to regard him as a great defender for some reason.