If we don't get a home play-off semi-final, Ellis' last home game for Hull FC will be versus his first club, Wakefield. Fitting way to bow out at home that.
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Wilde 3 wrote:I don't think Paea is Ellis' replacement, nor is the return of Hadley. I expect a signing to replace Gaz.
Really? We've retained virtually all our OOC players, some like Kelly will be on a decent upgrade. Faraimo replaces Fonua. Hadley will be extra cap year over year. Paea coming in on a decent wedge. Can't see how we squeeze an Ellis replacement in on top of that.
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Mrs Barista wrote:Really? We've retained virtually all our OOC players, some like Kelly will be on a decent upgrade. Faraimo replaces Fonua. Hadley will be extra cap year over year. Paea coming in on a decent wedge. Can't see how we squeeze an Ellis replacement in on top of that.
Me neither, plus we have no quota spots available.
Think we are tight on the cap due to upgrades, so think this allows Hadley to come back.
He is going to be very difficult indeed to replace, one of the very best player's I have seen in a Hull shirt. Undoubtedly the best captain I've seen, the whole team is so much better with him on the pitch. Having said that they are learning to win without him and time waits for no man, we all knew that this day would be coming soon. Still there's still room for a couple more trophies to add to the legend so fingers crossed that turns out right.
And finally to those "experts" who said that he only came to Hull collect his pension - how wrong you were.
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Mild mannered Janitor wrote:After the 28-0 derby win at home in 2014, I realised I'd seem the most brutal defensive stint I'd ever seen from one player.
He makes players feel ten feet tall when he is out there.
In one word, irreplaceable.
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All of that... Player I've felt the most privileged to have seen in my near 28 years as a fan
be surprised to see any sort of replacement myself too many upgrades and particularly back loaded contracts to deal with, Paea isn't coming cheap either and Kelly has had a big increase for next year. Hadley back and a bit of wriggle room but nothing more.
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An inspirational player and a top guy, will be missed on the field but glad we are keeping him on as Player Manager. A great incentive for the playing squad to send him off with a fitting finale to cap a superb playing career. A GRAND FINAL appearance could be Gareth's 100th and final appearance for Hull FC - wouldn't it be nice if he went out with a Gold Ring. COYH
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