The Rumour Mill .......................................... Revisited

First topic message reminder :

With the date that clubs can officially talk to players approaching the rumour mill on signings is in full swing .

So if you have heard of any rumoured signings post them on here .

thehullwhitestar wrote:

tigerrobins wrote:If you think about it, Lynch, Westerman, Tickle, Houghton, Ellis, Watts, Paea, and Elima if they get him.

They're building a hell of a pack.

We certainly are !! Not sure if Moa will stay or go yet either.


Not to mention the top priority half back that is yet to be confirmed. Some reliable sources are linking us with Danny Brough.

It's a very impressive looking pack if it comes off , Paea is a player i really like ...strong runner with the ball good pair of hands , i wouldn't want to be stood in front of him . Mickey has done a great job for us this year there will be fireworks in the derby next year brother on brother ...............................unless they do this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP5H5AN_oqE

saw this a while back .

Hull KR are expected to confirm the signing of Salford center Sean Gleeson this week.

Hull FC's Eamon O'Carroll is expected to leave after 1 year, as is Jamie Ellis, who looks likely to be joing Castleford.

Huddersfield are the latest club to be linked with Rangi Chase, espically if they sell Danny Brough to Hull FC, giving more funds after the sale of Brown.

Catalans are after Saints back Francis Meli, who has also been offered a new 2 year contract by Saints.

SBW may announce his return to rugby league from union this week. Rumour has it he may go to the South Sydney Rabbitos.

Castleford are reported to be after Jordan Tansey, who is currently with York.

Leeds are being heavily linked with Hull KR forward Scott Taylor.

Hull KR are thought to be after London winger/center Omari Caro. Who won the sprint challange at the 9's tournament this week.

Speaking to a couple of the staff at HULL FC, Huddersfield are willing to let Danny Brough go if someone buys him out of his remaining contract ( somewhere in the region of £375,000 ) . At that price HULL aren't intrested .

Daniel Holdsworth has signed for Hull FC for 2013.

thehullwhitestar wrote:Daniel Holdsworth has signed for Hull FC for 2013.

I heard they were looking but hadn't heard he had signed

Rumour going around the city of Hull is that Ryan McGoldrick was seen getting off a train this evening , Castleford have confirmed they are releasing him and expect him to sign for another Super league club immediatley ..............so is it FC or KR ?

HULL FC need a fullback this season after McKinnon left and Rovers are loosing McDonnell next season so both are in the market

but then again there are lots of false rumours in this city

KingKenny7Heaven wrote:Rumour going around the city of Hull is that Ryan McGoldrick was seen getting off a train this evening , Castleford have confirmed they are releasing him and expect him to sign for another Super league club immediatley ..............so is it FC or KR ?

HULL FC need a fullback this season after McKinnon left and Rovers are loosing McDonnell next season so both are in the market

but then again there are lots of false rumours in this city

Hull Daily are reporting HULL FC will announce the signing of McGoldrick in the next 24hrs , he will sign for the rest of this season and for 2013

CASTLEFORD and WAKEFIELD

Are both interested in signingdeparting HULL KR second rower Ben Galea for next season , Galea wants a 2 year contract though which was the stumbling block with him staying at Rovers

Wigan are believed to have either put in/are just about to bid, for Leeds Rob Burrow, Widnes and Castleford are also thought to be intrested.

Huddersfield are also thought to be looking at Hull KR's Ben Galea.

Sorry forgot to say.

Hull FC are believed to have signed 4 more players, and Leeds are believed to have signed a major NRL star, neither club has confirmed the players involved.

HULL FC

Looking at bringing in ST Helens wing/centre Jamie Foster on loan before fridays deadline

They are also looking at Castlefords Rangi Chase with a deal between the two clubs agreed but the stumbling block is his visa as even though he is the ENGLAND scrum half he still counts on the overseas quota ( there maybe a problem with Chase being granted a new visa for a different club as he has a 2 year suspended sentence hanging over him in Australia for GBH ) something that has supposedly put off Wigan Warrington and Huddersfield . Hull are being a bit crafty with the fee also as they are looking at paying part now to cover this season and then a further lump some for a further 3 year deal .

Castleford are thought to be after forward Weller Hauraki from Leeds.

Hull KR are thought to be close to signing London winger Omari Caro.

Hull KR are thought to be ready to listen to offers for forward Scott Taylor.

tigerrobins wrote:Castleford are thought to be after forward Weller Hauraki from Leeds.

Hull KR are thought to be close to signing London winger Omari Caro.

Hull KR are thought to be ready to listen to offers for forward Scott Taylor.

Swap Omari Caro for Scott Taylor with Rovers paying a bit of cash as well as I'm told Omari Caro has huge talent.

Speaking to my mate at Craven Park , Rovers really want to keep Taylor but they are way apart on his wage demands and the length of contract apparantly i do hope they sort it out though as he is a good player who we have invested time and money in .

Caro should be signed very soon unless theres a last minute hitch , think thats the biggest hint yet that Craig Hall will be going tom fullback next season

Think you're right with regards Hall, but also hope Sheriff gets more of a chance, as I do rate him alot.

BRADFORD BULLS

John Bateman is attracting intrest from 2 NRL clubs with both Newcastle Knights and West Tigers interested in talking to him .

KingKenny7Heaven wrote:BRADFORD BULLS

John Bateman is attracting intrest from 2 NRL clubs with both Newcastle Knights and West Tigers interested in talking to him .

If i was him i would swim all the way to Australia to play over there.

It would be a great move for him , like ive said before i think all our good youngsters would benefit from a couple of seasons in the NRL

It seems that Travis Burns could be on his way to Hull KR
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/penrith-panthers-five-eighth-travis-burns-suspended-by-nrl-judiciary-for-12-weeks/story-e6frep5x-1226440652769

Not even heard we were intrested in him ?

HULL FC

Daniel Holdsworth should sign a 3 year contract from Salford on monday with Hull paying a six figure sum for his transfer

HULL FC

Have also started negoiations with Ryan McGoldrick over signing for next season

George Hotel1895 wrote:It seems that Travis Burns could be on his way to Hull KR
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/penrith-panthers-five-eighth-travis-burns-suspended-by-nrl-judiciary-for-12-weeks/story-e6frep5x-1226440652769

He received a heavy suspension for an intentional high tackle - 9 games! The guy is a rubber ball with 'issues'... bouncing from club to club.

I can't believe it myself but there is a very strong rumour that Hull FC have signed Keith Galloway from West Tigers. Now that would be a huge coup !!

WARRINGTON - LEEDS

Heard a rumour that Lee Briers and Rob Burrows could be swapping clubs

WIDNES

Latest club to be linked with Travis Burns

Hopefully (for your sake) he'll go there.

Linebreaker wrote:Hopefully (for your sake) he'll go there.

Asked around a bit today to see if there is any truth in Rovers being interested and apparantly Burns agent is the one making contact with clubs to see if anyone is willing to take him . And while we are covered at halfs with Dobson and Green there is thought that if the deal is right for Rovers they maybe interested which would meen Green moving to Loose forward next season . But there would have to be lots of conditions attached to any deal so looks like he will go elsewhere

Keep us posted. I can imagine a long list of conditions...

Will do , a few of the lads should be coming tonight

Leeds are being strongly linked to Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe.'

tigerrobins wrote:Leeds are being strongly linked to Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe.'

I have said for a long time Briscoe needs to leave Hull to get his career back on track , other wingers like Hall and Charnley have overtaken him

Speaking to a couple of Leeds fans I know, they don't want him. Think he's a decent player who's stood still for last season and half, who would do well at a club like Leeds, but to be honest would be fairly surprised if FC let him go.

tigerrobins wrote:Speaking to a couple of Leeds fans I know, they don't want him. Think he's a decent player who's stood still for last season and half, who would do well at a club like Leeds, but to be honest would be fairly surprised if FC let him go.

Doesn't look like he will sign a new deal so they wont have a choice tiger . He looks awful sometimes especially when Yeaman isn't next to him and this switch to fullback hasn't done him any good either . I personally think he will go down under unless Hull come up with some extra cash .

Briscoe looks like someone who desperately needs a change of scenery. Has certainly go the talent but he has stagnated at Hull, but I certainly don't know if that is down to him or the club.

People may think with me being HKR fan that i would be taking swipes at FC but im not , i genuinely think that Briscoe needs a move to boost his career it doesn't matter which club he was playing for he just needs that change in enviroment change in training change in playing style

Wigan are thought to be after Hull KR stand off, Blake Green to partner Matty Smith. Which also could explain the Rovers Travis Burns thing.

Castleford are considering wether to offer on loan signing Rhys Williams a full time deal. His contract at Warrington finishes this season.

tigerrobins wrote:Leeds are being strongly linked to Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe.'

It would be a good move for Tom, but i dont know about Leeds. He does in my opinion seem to need something to spark him into life again.

Wakefield want to sign loan signing Richie Mathers to a permanent contract.

Canberra want Catalans hooked Ian Henderson.

The Scottish player? What's his form like, tiger?

Im sure tiger will back me up on this but I cant say Henderson is pulling up any trees in Superleague there are a lot more far better hookers around .

Best I can say about him LB is that he's steady, like kenny's said there are better hookers at Catalan let alone SL ( I like Pelloisie (I think that's his name), Really not sure why they want him.

tigerrobins wrote:Wigan are thought to be after Hull KR stand off, Blake Green to partner Matty Smith. Which also could explain the Rovers Travis Burns thing.

Castleford are considering wether to offer on loan signing Rhys Williams a full time deal. His contract at Warrington finishes this season.

Blake Green has apparantley told Hull KR he is keen to listen to Wigans bid for him , Green still has 2 years left on his Rovers contract so they will demand a fee ... Wigan are looking at a player exchange instead .

HULL KR

Are close to agreeing the signing of Travis Burns , to replace Blake Green .

Personally i would prefer Craig Hall moving to 6 and Rovers signing a top quality wing

Kenny wrote:HULL KR

Are close to agreeing the signing of Travis Burns , to replace Blake Green .

Personally i would prefer Craig Hall moving to 6 and Rovers signing a top quality wing

So would I, I think that a Hall Dobson partnership would be interesting, with both contemplating each others game, Hall making the breaks and fleet footedness, Dobson's control Kicking & backing up. A right winger is what we need more, when you think of a back division including Sheriffe, Gleeson, Hodgson, Welham Salter with Hall and Dobson in the middle, it would be an exciting attack to watch. Especially as Hodgson and Withers providing very good options at hooker.

The thing i dont understand about Green going to Wigan ( and dont get me wrong i dont begrudge any player moving to a club as big as Wigan ) is that he has apparntley told Rovers he's leaving , he is under contract so surely its down to Rovers to agree to his transfer and it has to be a transfer he cant just walk out as we would still hold his registration .

I hope fans take him leaving in the right context and not blame the club or the coach ............. it is the player wanting the move .

CASTLEFORD

Are interested in signing departing Hull KR utility player Scott Murrell

Not sure why Wigan want Green, was great last season don't get me wrong, but with the amount of injuries he Has had this season seems bit of a risk. Don't get me wrong I don't begrudge him a move to what is one of the biggest clubs in SL, and who are up there challenging for trophies, just not sure why they want him.
Hall as I've said before Is a far better player when he's more involved. I don't get why after how well he played at Stand off, Sandercock won't give him the chance.

2 slightly interesting rumours doing the rounds.

Sydney Roosters are apparently after Hull FC's Sam Moa.
And bizarrely
North Queensland Cowboys are apparently very close to signing Huddersfield player Scott Moore.