On the thread about Watts leaving, many have stated that he has gone as we need to move on.....

indeed, he isn't a Hull player...

Fonua had the x factor that I just don't see in faraimo. He's improving though and was good on Thursday. Just needs to stop getting injured/sent off/banned

I wouldn't say being clocked in the head twice and getting concussion is being injury prone, I do agree with more game time he will get better though we dont seem to go to his side the way we did when we had Fonua on the right

Who said he was injury prone?

Fonua was as instrumental as Ellis and Sneyd in our Wembley triumphs and has been an absolute standout in his time at Hull FC. He's already a legend! For anyone to suggest Faraimo is anywhere near that or will be better is clearly clueless. Faraimo has the potential to be a very good player but hes got a very long way to go to even get slightly near Fonua

Legend my arris, very good in a smattering of games over 1.5 seasons, got a sniff of a bigger wad of cash and mugged us off, we didn't even get a fee for him despite still being under contract.
Biggest turnstyle in defence since Thorman and time and again Steve Michaels (and others) made up for his mickey poor defence and this was clear as a bell to see at the WC. His allowing Leeds two tries that against Leeds at last years semi-final was all you need to know about this 'legend', he let as many in as he scored, poor mans Tom Lineham, who whilst not quite on a par in attack was far superior defensively.

Not surprised he hasn't secured a 1st team spot, well over rated.

Stunning lack of rugby league knowledge from our resident know () all.

He was a rocks and diamonds player was Fonua.
Made a few errors at times (like the semi final), but then came up with the big plays in big games.
He was worshipped here, and I can't see that happening in the NRL. It's also a less forgiving environment, so the occasional misread in defence will go against him.
From what I remember, he didn't hit the ground running either so it's unfair to compare Fonuas last six games to Buretas first six.
That's said , I'd have Fonua every day of the week over Corey Thompson and he's starting for Wests at the moment.

Poor man's tom lineham

I thought that at first but these last two games have shown us that he has a lot about him.

I liked the try he helped set up last week, going on the outside with millimeters to spare. Then his try at Widnes was interesting. Dummying the offload then spinning past the soft defense. Then the kick for Shaul was great. More of this and he will win the fans over.

Faraimo will be more effective than Fonua by a fair bit
He averages more metres..by a fair bit..got an offload too only more efficient by looks of it..fonuas often used to be for the sake of 1 and often result in an error..often 1st or 2nd tackle as well..faraimo will have been loose if he makes half of Fonuas errors!
Faraimos far superior under the high ball as well. I fancy he'll score more as well. Always thought Fonua should of had a better try return
Fonua was a better kick threat tho with his leap
What I've seen so far given the none run of games...dire weather in all but Thursdays and a lack of attacking supply (Thursday 1st time he's been used as a point of attack) I can see loads in him. Think we've had a binder in replacing Fonua with him

Wears don't agree tho...already dished out a new long term deal for Thompson
Fonua making metres busts n tries as here in reserves. But still errors. He was 4th worst in SL for them. NRL style play/teams won't won't allow that

C.H.O.M.P.