Big Dave T wrote:Targets are generally non-contractual but if Hull FC said to him that they werent happy with his performances and they wanted to put some objectives in place as a development plan he would need to go along with it really. (providing he wants to improve and get his old form back)
If he doesnt FC would struggle to dismiss him but you can bet he wouldnt get a game and he would be isolated until he left.
They could, but it would be incredibly harsh and very patronizing for a player of his stature. I'd be tempted to 'do a Winston Bogarde', if I was in that situation. Or demand a year's wages to clear off.
I don't think targets are what will see his form improve - it'll be having a better pack to play behind and Long at 7. Personal goals in a team sport could be dangerous, too:
Lets say one is score a minimum of 6 tries in a season. In a crucial game late in the season, with 5 tries in earlier matches, you find yourself through on the full back, with a support player on your shoulder. Normally you'd pass, but you need that sixth try so consider trying the dummy. Caught in two minds you hesitate...
You could try to be clever - tries and assists counting equally (just imagine every one screaming for the ball in oppositions 20!), but the best incentive is the simple and team-based win bonus. Not easy to manage the salary cap if it is too big, of course.
