NEWS Hull KR begin search for new hooker with concerns over Matt Parcell's future

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Source: Hull Live

Hull KR have set their sights on a new hooker for 2023 with Matt Parcell set to return to the NRL. Rugby League Live understands the Australian livewire is close to securing a return to his homeland with both Redcliffe Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos thought to be chasing his signature.

Though a deal is not yet finalised and Rovers remain hopeful of tying down a deal, sources claim there is an acceptance that Parcell is likely to leave the club at the end of the season and the club are now planning accordingly to find a replacement. Parcell, 29, arrived in Super League with Leeds Rhinos in 2017 and made the move to Rovers initially in a loan deal near the end of the 2019 season.

That move was made permanent at the end of that season and he has proven to be an astute signing for the club since his arrival.

His form this year has been particularly impressive and was named man of the match in the club's Challenge Cup quarter-final victory over Castleford Tigers.

But his days at the club now appear to be numbered. Rovers are now in the market for a new hooker with May 1st looming. With Parcell taking up an overseas player spot, they can look either abroad or closer to home for a replacement. Agents are beginning to shop players around to clubs and Rovers will no doubt be building a shortlist to work from.

It remains to be seen how big this year's recruitment drive will be. There are 16 players, basically half the squad, off-contract at the end of the season including senior players such as Dean Hadley, Elliot Minchella, Albert Vete, Korbin Sims, Brad Takairangi, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Kane Linnett.

Rovers potentially will not only have considerable cap space but a number of quota spots too, depending on who stays and who goes.
 
If we could somehow manufacture Walsh and Purcell, well you could then afford to take the punt on Mam.
 
Well at least we're not ignorant of our deficiencies at hooker. If this talk triggers Turpin to start considering his options it wouldn't be the worst result.

If Purcell is coming back, I hope it's only on a 1 year deal until Mozer is ready.
 
I bleed Maroon said:
Well at least we're not ignorant of our deficiencies at hooker. If this talk triggers Turpin to start considering his options it wouldn't be the worst result.

If Purcell is coming back, I hope it's only on a 1 year deal until Mozer is ready.
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2 years minimum, ideally 3. Mozer needs a lot of time to be ready, he's still a teen. Gives him 3 years to slowly ease him in and give him more minutes until he's ready to handle being the main man.
 
Does this mean we would off load both turpin and paix to secure Parcell?
 
I don't get why people are thinking this is certain to be an upgrade on what we have. I understand it's a great deal and COULD solve what we need but ffs he it is 6 or 7 years since he played nrl and he is currently playing for hull kr and it sounds as though he isn't dominating regularly.
The super league is well below nrl, it's above qld cup but you'd want them to be absolutely dominating the league to be considered top 17 starters at any club... he isn't... it's a good depth and back up option with the POSSIBILITY he surprises.
 
I think he would be an ok get on a train and trial deal. His form hasn’t been great and he’d take a while to get used to quality footy in Australia again.
 
Lockysillegitimatechild said:
I don't get why people are thinking this is certain to be an upgrade on what we have. I understand it's a great deal and COULD solve what we need but ffs he it is 6 or 7 years since he played nrl and he is currently playing for hull kr and it sounds as though he isn't dominating regularly.
The super league is well below nrl, it's above qld cup but you'd want them to be absolutely dominating the league to be considered top 17 starters at any club... he isn't... it's a good depth and back up option with the POSSIBILITY he surprises.
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He can't be worse than Turpin, so that's a start. And he was very good in the NRL, he's already proven he can at this level, he's also only 29.

I see no world where Parcell is a bad signing other than overpaying.

If we can nab him for 1-1.2m/3 years we'd do very well.
 
He's started the year really well, probably the best i've seen him play in a few years. His problem has always been the consistency of his performances. In super league he has always been erratic. I'd be loath to give him more than a 2 year deal at $250k a year really.

For some reason there seem to be a fair few Aussie and Kiwi imports struggling this year. Rhyse Martin, Sezer, Austin at leeds have been really poor. Then you get some you dont expect like Field, Lolohea and McQueen who are playing out of their skin.
 
I've remained constant, I'd be going Berrell without thinking twice but we had the chance to get him this year and didn't do it, so I doubt he is on the radar unfortunately. So in that case, Purcell is a decent option, he's worth a punt.
 
Super Freak said:
Forget Parcell.

I would be looking at Verrills.
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Verrills would be a good pickup, and he could be obtainable if he wants a starting hooker position. With Smith going to the Roosters, Verrills most likely will be stuck playing second fiddle. I'd imagine there are a few other clubs looking for a hooker, so we'd have to be quick if we want him.
 
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