someone stated that they wouldnt mind us signing sika manu i didnt mean that we were rumoured to be interested or had made an offer, sorry if this caused confusion, i just meant that like you said you hadnt seen much of him to make a judgement just small bits of him playing, i dont think he would be a like for like replacement for ali as those types of players are hard to come by, but i wouldnt mind if we signed him as he can play either prop or second row so could cover and if he was good he could move up and possibly take peacocks place if he was good enough, no im not stating he is as good or comparing him to peacock, by this i mean hes young and could offer a long term replacement and a good option for the forwards in a few years.

We agree then

Luke briscoe is a stand off.

I personally don't think that signing Williams does improve what we have at the moment.

Any update on these rumours? Whether it's wishful thinking but on the HULL FC site they seem to think Ellis is going there. I read that David Howes says a decision will be made between Leeds and Hull before the end of this month. It's been quite on Williams although he's out of contract after this season and Manly will have to loose some players.

Don't think his agent has said its between Leeds and hull, he said he has had offers from all super league teams and they are looking at the firm offers. As far as I can see its just speculation it's between Leeds and hull with hudds lurking.

Personally think Leeds will be the location for Ellis. As for Williams hope he is NOT coming to Leeds. We do not need him and for me would be a waste