Okay so we know where looking at 4 more possible signings but with the squad that we have and the signings that have been confirmed so far what's everyone's starting line up?

1. Eden
2. Hall
3. Welham
4. Gleeson
5. Hodgson
6. Burns
7. Keating
8. Weyman
9. J.Hodgson
10. A.Walker
11. R. Lovegrove
12. N.Costigan
13. J.Langley

14. K.Carlile
15. J.Cox
16. J.Walker
17.J.Green

Can we have a 2014 squad sticky?

Something like that. There are still rumours about ins and outs, of course. If Netherton is confirmed, he'd be narrowly ahead of Green in the pecking order still, though clearly Green has more potential for improvement.
Horne had a good 2013 I thought - if Costigan can do a spell at hooker, I'd maybe consider including him in place of Carlile. Can slot in at centre at a push too, in case of an injury in the backs. Salter-Gleeson-Welham should just come down to form if all are fit, Salter has done enough to not be considered a rookie or just cover now.

Forgot about Horne but I guess if you look at the form of Salter and Horne throughout the year it definitely goes well for us as we have alot of competition for places in all areas with still 4 more to come in!

trying not to repeat myself from another thread NH did say there may be more if contracted player can be moved on

Heard last night Craig Hall is leaving anyone else heard this?

If an FC fan has heard it, it must be true.

We will just see then just heard that hes leaving and wire are after him but he dosent want to move home so could be cas wakey or FC but doubt it will be FC.

I heard it was Sydney roosters

Hall isn't daft if Warrington where in the hunt for his signature them I'm sure if they asked him to move then Craig would probably move. However what would concern Craig is why he has to move when it's perfectly okay for Briers to carry on living on Victoria Dock. Something tells me EasthullFC fan is talking .

Who lives on vicky dock?

So my guess at the likely line up (i'm sure someone will have been missed):
1. Eden
2. Hall
3. Gleeson
4. Welham
5. Hodgson
6. Burns
7. Keating
8. A. Walker
9. Hodgson
10. Weyman
11. Larroyer
12. Costigan
13. Langley

Subs
14. Poore
15. J. Walker/Netherton/Green/Maki
16. Lovergrove
17. Horne/Cox

Backups
Outside Backs - Salter, Paniu, Heil?, Guzdek
Forwards - Hepi, Beharall, Esselmont, Ollet

I don't think our reputation for being one of the most penalised teams will change next year, but hopefully there will be less conceded for weak collision's and lazy laying on penalties.

At a pinch Horne and Lovegrove can cover the centres, but we are very light on cover for those edge positions, particularly the wing. I would guess a wing/utility back would be a wise signing if we have any cap/budget left for it.

The 1st team looks pretty good on paper, but when the inevitable injuries occur, we will need much more from the back up players then we got last year.

We've definately got the graft, if Burns and Keating click to provide the craft we could go very well.
Tiny bit nervous about goal kicking.
Someone you missed RAO - Carlile. Not sure Hodgson should be doing the 80 - though Costigan could fill in for a spell I suppose.

Yeah good point... I had completely forgotten Keal. I suppose it depends on whether CS sees Hodgson playing the 80, I guess the fact he didn't this season makes it unlikely.

After watching Costigan for Newcastle (only on TV) I think that Keal is a much better hooker, although it depends whether CS wants a hooker on the bench to rotate with Josh, or a stopgap to give him a 20 minute breather and free up a bench spot.