But is it as big as the gap between you know who's ears?

I'd rather have Litten at fullback than either of those two, if we did try that (which I dont think we will or should) then we would need to sign a backup halfback, as McNamara isn't good enough.

Could be right on that one

Exclusive: Hull FC are closing in on the capture of Canterbury Bulldogs front-rower Franklin Pele.

According to sources in Australia, rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads understands Pele will be joining the Super League side in 2024.

Bulldogs boss Phil Gould denied the link with the prop back in May.

But it is believed he will arrive at the Black & Whites on two-year deal next season, with a release clause allowing him to return to the NRL.

Born in New Zealand but raised in Australia, after moving to Sydney at the age of seven, Pele played for the Australian Schoolboys and came through the ranks at Cronulla.

He debuted in the NRL in 2021 before signing with Canterbury for the 2022 campaign.

At 190cm and weighing in at 132 kilograms, the 22-year-old has only made six NRL appearances for the Dogs this year after fracturing a forearm in April.

Pele is averaging five hit-ups and 65 running metres per NRL game. The forward has spent some of this season playing in the NSW Cup.

Hull FC have been approached for comment.

The Black & Whites are set to bring in a new halfback and hooker for 2024, replacing Jake Clifford and Brad Dwyer, as well as a new second-rower.

The money certainly is…

Whatever happened to the Matty english rumours? Could be one of the 4 british players weve signed.

Wheres the Pele article from ?

Him and Ese'ese would be good for the forwards.

Believe English signed a new deal with the Giants earlier this year.

Pele and Ese'ese would be good recruitment in the props imo.

I hope we can improve on his fitness then because an overseas quota spot for 5 hit ups a game seems a bit of a waste to me.

Pele seems a carbon copy of when we brought in Satae, an absolute unit of a bloke with bags of potential but fatigued quickly. He is going to be a project, hopefully we get him over early in pre-season to get as much time as possible to improve fitness. (I should add that is if we do sign him )

Pele just gives me Sam Moa vibes. Hopefully he’s absolutely devastating and loves it over in hull.

1.Pele
2. Blore
3. Half
4. Hooker

Can’t see ese’ese happening unless we’ve got a domestic hooker in mind

All good apart from this.