.....make it into your all time Hull FC team?



I've been watching since '78 so that's my starting point. Ellis would be the first one I'd pick (legend). Mini would also make it I think.

If Kelly carries on as he has done, I might let him partner Sterlo!

Ellis definitely.



Mini possibly.



Kelly long way to go. Wait and see.

Houghton and Taylor won't be far off, difficult when so many of us have seen difference eras.

Hooker would be one of the more difficult positions to choose. Jackson, Swain and Houghton would all have a great shout.

All great players, the way Jackson left, still leaves a bad taste IMO. Very close between Swain and Houghton, both have areas of strength, Houghton sneaks it for me, because of his years at the club.

Houghton has surpassed Swain for me.



I think to gain true legend status, this team needs to win a Grand Final. After that, then we can start talking about 'best ever' teams with these players in it.

Heart says Houghton, head says Swain.

My dad started watching Hull FC in 1912 and the best he saw was Tommy Harris. I started in 1946 and my best is also Tommy Harris. No other hooker anywhere near him.

Too right - Tommy Harris, the others mentioned are not even close.

Ellis the only other one mentioned I'd consider a possibility, but we've

had some wonderful backrowers & the game has changed so much its a difficult comparison.

Swain just edges Houghton for me for his leadership qualities. Yes - Danny has tackle 52 but i'll never forget Swains charge down in 2005.

One stopped a draw, one stopped a defeat. That's the way I see it.



Both great moments though!

We had the all time Hull team discussion a couple of years ago and many of the points in that remain valid. Of the current team probably only Ellis has the runs on the board to be a serious candidate for the starting line up. That is not to say that there are others that may finish up there.



Houghton is a great player but is up against some seriously good competition, indeed this must be the strongest position in the clubs history.



Of the others it is a matter of putting together a number of further productive seasons so there are a huge number of ifs and buts. RL is a tough game and sadly career affecting injury is always lurking in the background. So of the current squad I would say



Shaul - needs another 5 good years at least and this historically a strong position at the club.



Fonua - Slips under the radar a bit. Would need to stay a long time but this is unlikely as he is good enough for a place in the NRL.



Kelly - way too early and past history isn't encouraging. Having said that he is a prodigiously talented player.



Sneyd - half back isn't one with many contenders. Several more productive seasons and he comes right into it. His goal kicking since the start of last season is the best I've seen.



Watts, Taylor - They both could be around for a long time yet and though already good they have room for further improvement.



I like Mini but he's among a lot of other contenders and won't be able to get the service in some have.



The other thing to remember though is that its a team game and some of the best teams aren't necessarily overloaded with great individuals though there will be one or two in there.