I'm not sure I understand what is going on with the merger... I thought all the U19's and U16's were Hull FC players so although will play and be coached under a joint (what looks like independent) team they are nothing to do with Hull KR and not registered to play for them in any way. Have I got this wrong?

If not then we have pooled resources with Hull KR to create a new INDEPENDENT academy overseen by a recent Super League 1st team Coach in excellent facilities. It is up to Hull FC to be professional and attract the kids and parents in the U16's & U19's whilst they are playing. Add to the mix the great news that we now have enough cash to have a Hull FC U23's for these players to develop in, I can start to see some real advantages for Hull FC going forward.

If I understand this correctly then we have done good business keeping the current very talented crop of U19's and promising U16's away from the agreement.

don't think any of us understands how the merger will work, need a detailed statement from the clubs explaining exactly how it will be implemented

Clav, Litten , Lane and Silk are year 1s i.e u17's , the others are year 2's.

Masi is too old next season but will be playing for the U23 although I heard him and some others were looking at going to University

Yes we have.

On the flip side KR have lost 2 of last years scholarship (first year academy for 2016) who both played for England U16s. Ones gone back to amateur, the other to Wakefield ! Because Bishop Burton was too far to travel to train

Of the next intake to scholarship, of the 17 players I've heard signed I reckon 14 would have signed for FC defiantly. These will be the 'draft choices' when the time comes.

Sounds very similar to what I've heard.

Yep that's about what our lot reckon Karl!