{"id":470576,"date":"2026-03-12T00:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T00:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/470576\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T00:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T00:55:10","slug":"hull-fc-boss-lifts-lid-on-recruitment-desire-and-addresses-available-nrl-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/470576\/","title":{"rendered":"Hull FC boss lifts lid on recruitment desire and addresses available NRL men"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has given an update on the club\u2019s ongoing search for squad reinforcements.<\/p>\n

The Black and Whites started the Super League season at capacity when it comes to the salary cap, but things have changed quickly for them and they are now looking at the possibility of additions in both the pack and the spine.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because they have secured salary cap dispensation from the RFL following Will Pryce\u2019s season-ending injury in round two, while the departure of Liam Knight on compassionate grounds opens up another big hole in the front-row.<\/p>\n

Hull are looking at filling both spots and they are one of several Super League clubs who are active in the recruitment market, but finding the right man is the most important thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re all of interest, but it\u2019s all about salary cap space,\u201d Cartwright said in this afternoon\u2019s press conference when asked about the overseas options who have been offered to the club, such as Trai Fuller, Tyrell Sloan, and Chevy Stewart, while Declan Casey is also thought to have been floated.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have got an import spot there and it\u2019s ongoing; the cap and the roster never sleep, they\u2019re always ongoing, and especially when you\u2019ve got a few people on the sideline and Will is out for the season. It\u2019s an area we\u2019re looking at, but there\u2019s nothing concrete as of now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a bit of cap space there and we\u2019re looking (for a full-back). But also losing Liam Knight has made us a little bit skinny as far as front rowers are concerned. We\u2019re looking, but I said last week and the week before that we certainly won\u2019t rush.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of things to consider, including our future beyond this year, and the salary cap comes into play. We are on the lookout, and if the right fit comes for us and we can fit it in the salary cap, then we\u2019ll certainly have a look at it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cartwright added: \u201cIt\u2019s difficult at the moment with the time of year. They\u2019ve only had a game over there and all of the players have had a full off-season and fancy their chances of playing in the NRL. When that five\/six mark comes in and it becomes a little bit clearer where they sit in their organisation, then (it might be easier for us).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Perth team has only made 10 or so signings so far. They\u2019re going to sign another 20 players that would normally be on the market to come over here. It\u2019s getting a bit harder to get players over here, and especially of the ilk that you want to bring.\u201d<\/p>\n

RFL error, coaches under pressure and Super League\u2019s injury crisis \u2013 click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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