The club's website comment on frank indicates to me that maybe this was initiated by frank and the club weren't impressed or that maybe there has been some falling out behind the scenes,. You'd think the club would be putting more of a positive spin on it really and saying a proper goodbye to one of the cup winning team

Posted before that the eels would more than likely have got Frank's brother to make the initial approach, from then on he was gone

Personally think we were just a stop gap as we couldn't afford to keep him for next season and be under the cap.

The 'contract'if by normal understanding of it within RL circles would mean Hull FC receiving recompense to release him early right?



That doesn't seem to be the case, and if not, why not unless it was already on the cards long before any rumour.

I thought that too.

I honestly think on this one we can stop looking for

a story and let it pass by

When they have a reunion in 10 years time he'll be cheered

Again by fans

Move on and don't look for gossip as none of us will ever know

what the facts were



I'm more concerned that the RFL valued Andy Dannat at 80 Grand

And Lee jackson 83 Grand when the Hetheringtons stole him from us

Pritchard's wife responded on Twitter to Bulldogs fans asking why he hadnt gone there, and she replied to say that 'The Dogs said no' - so i dont know if Frank was approaching teams, or Hull had passed him round

Interesting that, maybe seeing Franks performances on pitch for us, the Doggies thought he'd already peaked whilst with them ? We'll see if he re-captures that star player form with the Eels.



On what we saw last season I think Lee/ Adam have made the right call for the club. Its a good opportunity and incentive for fringe players to step up.

I'd heard that his lad didnt make hull academy selection and it wasnt worth him going to college as he'd only be halfway through when franks deal was up so a family decision.

I don't buy the idea that hull instigated it as another 2 yrs of good money on the tabe for frank. If he didn't want to leave why would he. Not to go to parra on less.

You might not buy it but I'm afraid time will tell that we did instigate it in the interests of the Club and so I guess we all have to trust that it was the right decision and move on.

Maybe so...but can't have been much resistance if so on franks part. If im frank with 200 k + a year deal for 3 years and the club want me to leave the last 2 so I end up with a 1 yr and on less money I tell them to go get you know what'ed!! Unless I'm up for it

Depends how badly someone wants to shift you out I guess?

There really isn't much of a conspiracy behind Franks move. From what I understand, loved it in Hull, but despite enjoying his time here, his family and he felt homesick. Got an approached. Asked Hull for release. Obviously Hull not particarly happy, but accepted it. At the same time, realised there was an opportunity to swoop for Kelly. Announcement is cool as the club wants to keep the positive momentum of last season.



I'm sure we will see Frank on the occasional visit, he seemed to love his time here. I wish him and his family all the best for what it is worth, but I think looking at the more downbeat style of play which I think is evidence of the home sickness, that this is fair business for both parties.