Scott Prince ready to commit to three-year deal with Hull FC
SCOTT Prince is willing to walk out of his contract with Gold Coast to join Hull FC next season, the Mail can reveal.
The Black and Whites have put a three-year deal on the table for the 32-year-old Titans captain to leave the NRL for Super League.
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Scott Prince. Picture: Paddynapper via Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/28990363@N05/
And the Mail understands a deal looks certain to be signed and sealed this weekend, when he meets FC coach Peter Gentle face to face,
Hull's attempts to keep the name of their top half-back target quiet were blown open yesterday when the Aussie club chose to reveal their captain was being courted.
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It was a move which appeared to suggest the Titans fear they will be unable to convince their star to stay.
Sources in Australia also told the Mail they believed the deal was all but done, having been ongoing for close to a month.
It is thought Prince may already have agreed basic terms on his deal with Hull, and his meeting with Gentle will be a matter of formalities and finer details.
"Gentle is flying out to meet Scott at the weekend and by all accounts it is simply a case of finalising the deal," the source told the Mail.
"Talks have been ongoing for some time and Hull have made it quite clear they are desperate for Scott's signature. He has been their top priority for a while."
Prince boasts an impressive record playing at the very highest level and has made 124 appearances for his current club.
He boasts 278 NRL appearances in a career that started in 1998 with North Queensland, and included spells at Brisbane and Wests.
He still has a year remaining on his current contract.
However, unlikely to win another long-term deal in the NRL beyond his current contract, the three-year offer from Hull looks enough to tempt him to the UK.
The capture of an NRL captain would be the biggest indication yet of the ambition held by FC owner Adam Pearson.
He has openly talked about the need to bring in a quality scrum-half to play alongside Daniel Holdsworth, and Prince's arrival would surely mark the end of Brett Seymour's time at the KC Stadium.
"We can confirm there is an offer on the table for Princey. He's got to work through that and we'll work through it with him," said Gold Coast's football manager Scott Clark.
"At the moment we've had no discussions with him. We'd have to see what Scott thinks is best for him and his future and weigh up some options.
"If Scott is keen to entertain that offer and seek a release then we've got to work through it from there."
"With all our players, if they put the effort in and are loyal to the club we'll always be loyal to them," added Titans' boss David May.
"If it was down to me, I'd have him stay but it's a short career and we'll let him decide what he wants to do.
"It's Scott's decision. He's a foundation player and captain of the club.
"He's been instrumental in creating the Titans brand. He came to the club and made us what we are."
(Picture credit: Paddynapper via Flickr)
Comments
by Plan_E
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 6:55AM
“Looks like Plan B for Scott Prnce
Prince is not keen to head overseas, but with just one year left on his contract and Searle making it clear the option for the 2014 season will not be activated, heading to Hull is the veteran's best prospect.
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BEL13VE
lol”
by FC_ON_THE_UP
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 6:40AM
“westhulldead, who in their right minds would sign a Championship standard winger to strengthen their Super League squad for next season ? Yes, you've guessed it, Hull Kingston Rovers. Box Office Brown from Batley. Quality. Still, i suppose you get what you can afford dont't you ? Luckily for Hull FC, money's no object, so we can attract the world class players like Ellis, Prince, Holdsworth etc.
Finishing tenth in SL, having to sell all your best players to stay in business and stave off administration is hardly going to be an attraction is it daft lad ?
Hard times.”
by bridrobin
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 11:26PM
“Dixter, I have just attempted to evaluate yet another one of your frenzied rambles. It's Wikipedia by the way not Wilipedia (perish the thought) or Wilkepedia as you often say in your muddled posts.
It's a shame you are so bitter, you were found out early on in the proceedings when you made an utter hash of your feeble attempt to describe the old Craven Park. I suppose it's simply sour grapes on your part.
Yes, I was at the 1980 final and yes I am aware of who scored and the filthy incident which took place during the match. In fact dix, as I have said to you before, I went to many finals from 1964 on wards. Also, my first CC semi was at Bradford in 1962 when we narrowly lost to Huddersfield. By then, I had already visited Fartown, Thrum Hall, Parkside, Barley Mow, Station Rd, Post Office Rd and Lawkholme Lane. No Wilipedia needed dix, I was there. Strangely enough, I have never been to Craven Park, the one at Barrow of course. Otherwise, I have visited the vast majority of RL grounds.
Over the years, I have been a good supporter of Hull KR. Can you say the same with regard to Hull FC up to 1998 and then Gateshull (est.1998?) I don't think so dix, by your own admission, you are an armchair supporter.
With people like you around, Adam will never reach his break even figure of 14,500 a game - apart from when Rovers are the opponents.
BEL13VE
lol bud lol bud lol”
by Male_sports
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 11:08PM
“Found this on Prince's own biography. When asked how does it feel to be overlooked for state of origin he answered. "Putting on the maroon jersey of Queensland is something I hold close to my heart. It has always been a dream of mine. That's why being overlooked in most recent years has disappointed me, but the passion and desire to wear it again lives on." For crying out loud Gentle what are you doing?? All the guy talks about is been close to his homeland Mount Isa, its that important to him he has even got a tattoo of the mining town around his ankle.”
by Male_sports
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:49PM
“The more I think about it the more annoyed I get with FC. If and when the Prince comes over he will take the FC money and then disappear. He will be a one armed bandit. Is Gentle saying that there are no talented scrum halfs in the Squad, the region, the UK is that what he is saying. I am an FC fan but it doesn't mean I have to agree with everything they do.”
by Male_sports
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:38PM
“As much as it hurts me to say so I cant help but think Westhullred has a good point. Does the Prince view FC as some kind of pension plan or will he be coming over to teach the youngster the art of scrum half. It could be a lot of money for a school teacher. Lets face it Superleague is not attractive to the younger talented NRL players but why does it have to be FC. Hull is a hotbed of up and coming rugby league players an has been for many many years so where are the FC scouts actually looking.”
by TheEarlyBath
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:17PM
“Westhullred obviously KR wouldn't want him, I mean he has actually played a few NRL games and representative games, he doesn't fit the usual KR bill of a couple of NRL appearances or Championship games. Nice attempt but even the most one eyed fan realises if we sign him he will be one of the best imports next season so be realistic all the rubbish about being half fit when he has played almost all the games this season and made 240 tackles etc doesn't stand up. He might get injured but so might any player, it is a risk with a high impact game and one all clubs live with and that is one reason why sport is so good it's unpredictable and we love it”
by westhullred
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 9:39PM
“garbo...your right there,princey boy has been thrown on the scrap heap by the titans...and because of his age no other nrl club will touch him with a barge pole.....wonder what he is gonna do now? i mean....who in there right minds would sign an ageing scrum half that's at the end of his career and only has one good arm and cannot tackle for toffee....can you think of any club that would be daft enough to sign him??......pmsl at the arrogant gullable dullers and having a free holiday in aus mr genitals and mcrea”
by Plan_E
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 8:50PM
“Dexter,
Can you clear up some of your posting discrepancies?
When quizzed about the old railway carriages in the old East stand you stated that
by dextertexter
Wednesday, August 3 2011, 2:30PM
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"bridrobin,still trying to be clever are you,your right i never used the east stand simply because i lived on the potobello st side so why would i want to be on the opposite side of the ground dimwit, now answer the questions i have put in that post dimwit, each one is very simple for someone of your intellectual,then again maybe not lol"
He went from never using the East stand to this
by dextertexter
Wednesday, January 4 2012, 9:42AM
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"bridrobin,why do you bandwaggoners always swear they are long time fans even when they are caught out with their lies beats me,yes i did have drinks and meals in the club at the end of the east stand and you had to be a member”
by dextertexter
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 8:08PM
“bridrobin,i think hudge will be even more delighted if he can average more than 7000 at the home games next season,i just know too much about hullfc and rovers in past times for you bud as i have said you continually slip up,its like your trips through the allotments,an impossibilty liar thats why i persist in calling you a liar because i know for a fact your a liar,because you continue to imagine you did liar.”