R.B.A wrote:You pose an interesting question there. When you build a big squad like Hull have in order to run a reserves it may well be that some players are outside of the Cap and unable to play first team rugby. I can understand Hull getting denied dispensation to sign a replacement for Dawson but surely common sence should prevail and you be able to select players currently outside of the Cap up to the value of his contract. On his podcast a few weeks back Craig Harrison speculated that Dawsons contract was circa £80k. You could promote a few young lads with that.

The top and bottom of it is that clubs who invest in a Reserves like Hull have should get some additional Cap space.

bonaire wrote:More than two days.
The reserve fixture was only posted today on Hull Fc website

The club must have arranged these fixtures before today so why cant they announce it when it was arranged either in the HDM and the website giving interested fans more time to arrange their time.
Thats what al283 is complaining about.I can see his point.

Mild Rover wrote:It’s the top 25 earners, plus any other who play a game and are no longer eligible for under-21s and/or earn £20k or more.

ccs wrote:How do you know that all the fixtures had been confirmed before today?

bonaire wrote:Match this weekend against Wakefield. Triple header, should be a good day.

Posted by RBA on wednesday 13/2/19

R.B.A wrote:I'm surprised that Hull havnt arranged any friendlies against Championship 1 opposition. I think that a couple of Super League clubs have been doing that to get their fringe players up to speed.

Makes me wonder if Hull have decided to take a different route. Maybe see some of your fringe players leave or become part time and loaned out. Perhaps even look to get some game time with local Conference sides. (No idea if that's possible)