Only came on after the 18 year old got injured during the game though.

Fish I think he's called. Don't get me wrong Hohaia has been a good player for NZW and NZ and is still only 28 but there may be a reason he's moving now?

Fantasy RL I'd have Marshall and Thaiday, would have to release 10 players for wages to tempt them to come though

Exactly what i was thinking.

Four years is to long imo, same as Patten, but they wouldn't have got him otherwise.

agreed, hohaia will do a berrigan and go back after 3 years....ALOT wealthier for his troubles

It would depend if Hohaia could get another NRL deal.

I'd be surprised if he's on anything near Berrigan as well.

Possibly , But within that list are some class players that are available .

I am sure we are ALREADY in contact with some players on that list in readiness for future signings and in fact have been speaking to Minnicello (think thats how its spelt) for some time now .
As FC always do they will bring in marque players when needed and fill gaps as and when players become available in the clubs ongoing recruitment process.

probably MARK minnichello...he could go with the attempted signing of CRAIG kimmorley of afew years back....always the bridesmaids eh.....

Hohaia reminds me of Motu tony, he's a good utility player, his best position is FB, very average in the halfs.

I don't think he would have been the right signing for Hull for next season, our priority has to be a SH with a good kicking game.

I'd also be tempted to keep Fitz for another year if he feels he is fit enough.

I would doubt we could sign a better replacement than him.

Use lauaki's quota spot for a HB.

Keep Phelps or use his spot for another FB or centre, depends whose available.

I would target Murphy and Johnson from Wakey.

Minichiellos been a great player but he'll be 32 next season.

This marque player lark is balls, we just sign players with the longest rep apps then fill in with what's left.

Way too long. He is a good player with lots of experience and can cover 1,6,7 & 9. His best position is fullback but with Wellens there I would imagine he will play in the halves with either Lomax or the other young lad. He has a reasonable kicking game but I would say he is a better fullback/hooker.