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Sat May 19, 2012
Source: www.hullfc.comHull FC have been boosted by the return of talented loose forward Joe Westerman for Sunday's trip to London Broncos, but they'll have to do without two key players.
The return of long-term absentee Westerman alongside half back Richard Horne is the positive news for the Black and Whites, but it's tempered by the loss of Mark O'Meley and Kirk Yeaman.
Both players were named for the recent win over Leeds Rhinos, although Yeaman didn't play, and they both miss out this time around.
Horne returns from a groin injury in time for the trip to the capital and is pushing for a place, whilst Westerman is set to face the club he came up against when he dislocated his shoulder in his last appearance back in February at the KC Stadium.
The other change sees young half back Danny Nicklas come back into the 19-man squad in place of fellow playmaker Jamie Ellis.
London Broncos head coach Rob Powell has named squad for the match which goes 'on the road' to Gillingham this Sunday.
The only casualty from last week's squad is Matt Cook who picked up an injury against Huddersfield Giants.
The Broncos are still without Liam Colbon who is recovering from a successful shoulder reconstruction, Jason Golden who remains absent with a sore neck and ribs and Julien Rinaldi who continues his recovery from ankle ligament damage.
Squad v London
Aspinwall, Briscoe, Crooks, Horne, Houghton, Kent, Lynch, Manu, Moa, Nicklas, O'Carroll, Pitts, Russell, Sharp, Seymour, Tickle, Turner, Westerman, Whiting
Thu October 28, 2010
Source: www.hullfc.comHull FC have paid one of their highest ever transfer fees to sign future England star Joe Westerman on a four-year deal.
The Black and Whites have agreed an undisclosed six figure sum with Castleford Tigers to secure the services of the talented loose forward, come stand off, who is regarded by many as an England star of the future and one of the game's brightest talents.
Westerman commented, "This is just massive for me. I thought it was time to move on and to have a team like Hull come in for me and for a club of this size to give me the opportunity to play for them is unbelievable.
"The opportunity to work under Rich and play with players like Mark O'Meley and Craig Fitzgibbon is great for any player and I think this is a great move for me."
He added, "One of the reasons I've signed is to really develop and improve my game and go on to win some trophies and play for England.
"That is with no disrespect to Castleford, but I just felt the time was right to move and I feel Hull are a club where I can realise those ambitions and that is what I want to be involved with."
On his time at Castleford, Westerman was also quick to pay tribute to his former club.
"I want to thank Castleford and all the players, coaches, staff and supporters for everything they've done for me, particularly Terry Matterson who gave me a chance from being young.
"It's been a brilliant club and I've enjoyed every minute of it and to play for your home town club in front of such passionate and loyal supporters was great and I can't thank everyone enough."
The transfer figure Hull have paid for Westerman is one of the biggest fees the club have ever paid for a player, but head coach, Richard Agar, believes he is worth every penny.
"Joe is one of, if not, the most talented and naturally gifted young forwards in the British game," he said.
"He already has a wealth of Super League experience, has been on the periphery of the international scene for a couple of seasons and at just 20 years old, we feel he has the ability to be a dominant player in the competition over the next decade."
Agar added, "This is a signing not just for now, but for the long term future of the club and the teams development.
"To secure a player of Joe's undoubted talent in the current market, while still on contract, represents a significant coup for the club and taking into account the likes of Houghton, Turner, Briscoe, Sharp and Lyne, it gives us a healthy contingent of top, young, British players to take the club forward.
"I am looking forward to seeing him in a Black and White shirt."
Hull FC Chief Executive, James Rule, also commented, "This is a statement of our ambitions at Hull FC and we see Joe as a major part of the long term development of the team.
"Special praise should be given to Richard Agar for his relationship with Joe and the pivotal role he has played in securing the signature of another sought after player for the club."
Having made his debut for the Tigers aged just 17, Westerman surpassed all expectations with the club in his first few seasons, claiming the Young Player of the Year Awards for National League One, Super League and Castleford twice.
That form, which also saw the 20-year-old notch up a staggering 36 tries and 154 goals in just 86 league appearances, saw him have a meteoric rise to fame, with scholars of the game likening him to icons of Rugby League like Andy Farrell and Paul Sculthorpe.
Last season alone, he was Castleford's stand out player once again, contributing 8 tries, as well as his best season to date with the boot, wracking up 82 goals to see him finish in Super League's top five goal kickers, one place ahead of Hull FC's Player of the Year Danny Tickle, who had an equally impressive season from the kicking tee.
Add Australian Test star, NRL points scoring record holder and fellow loose forward, Craig Fitzgibbon, into the mix as well, kicking duties could be hotly contested at the KC Stadium in 2011.
The relationship with Fitzgibbon could also prove a fruitful one for Hull, with arguably the games most talented young No. 13 learning from one of the all time greats and that experience will undoubtedly see Westerman claim full international honours in the very near future.
Having captained the England schoolboys, representing the national Academy side and taking his place in a number of England squads, the Castleford Academy product is yet to make his full debut for his country.
After a superb season in 2008 he was odds on to claim a place in the England World Cup squad, only to have to pull out through injury.
Westerman is a talented loose forward with strong credentials in both defence and attack, whilst his ability with ball in hand and creative kicking game also means he is just at home at stand off, having played there on a number of occasions throughout his career.
That's optimised by the fact he has already claimed two hat tricks in his fledgling career and Agar has once again captured another young, talented and versatile English player who is certainly one to watch for the future.
It will be hoped Westerman follows in the footsteps of fellow Featherstone Lions youngster Tom Briscoe, who has become a household name at Hull and a first pick on the team sheet for England, despite only being 20.
Westerman Factfile
Age: 20
Previous Clubs: Lock Lane, Featherstone Lions, Castleford Tigers
SL Stats: 73 app, 28 tries, 149 goals
Rep Hons: England Schoolboys, England Academy
Awards: NL 1 Young Player of the Year 2007, Super League Young Player of the Year 2008, Castleford Tigers Young Player of the Year 2007, 2008
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 2012 Stobart Super League
Hull Football Club
3 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 1 [05 Feb 12] D 20-20 v Warrington (H). [LK]
[View] Round 3 [19 Feb 12] W 22-14 v London (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [20 May 12] W 14-12 v London (A). [BE]
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2011 engage English Super League
Hull Football Club
25 games; 8 tries, 20 goals, 72 points.
[View] Round 1 [13 Feb 11] L 22-34 v Hull KR. [BE]
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 11] L 18-32 v Leeds (H). [SR]
[View] Round 3 [27 Feb 11] L 10-20 v Huddersfield (A). [SR] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 11] W 42-18 v Crusaders (H). [SR] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 5 [13 Mar 11] L 12-14 v Wigan (A). [SR] 6 Pts; 1t, 1g
[View] Round 6 [18 Mar 11] L 6-20 v Wakefield (H). [SR]
[View] Round 7 [27 Mar 11] W 40-30 v Harlequins (A). [SR]
[View] Round 8 [01 Apr 11] L 18-20 v Castleford (H). [SR] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 9 [08 Apr 11] W 34-24 v Bradford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [16 Apr 11] L 10-28 v Catalans (A). [SR]
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 11] W 36-18 v Hull KR (H). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [02 May 11] D 24-24 v St Helens (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [13 May 11] W 32-16 v Salford City (A). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [29 May 11] L 20-34 v Huddersfield (H). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [05 Jun 11] L 10-17 v Hull KR (A). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [12 Jun 11] W 38-6 v Harlequins (H). [LK] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 18 [19 Jun 11] W 28-14 v Bradford (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [26 Jun 11] W 52-18 v Wakefield (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [01 Jul 11] L 14-28 v St Helens (A). [F8] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 21 [08 Jul 11] W 52-16 v Salford City (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 22 [15 Jul 11] L 0-20 v Leeds (A). [LK]
[View] Round 24 [12 Aug 11] W 40-8 v Catalans (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 25 [21 Aug 11] W 58-18 v Crusaders (A). [F8] 14 Pts; 1t, 5g
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 11] W 50-18 v Castleford (A). [SR] 14 Pts; 7g
[View] Round 27 [09 Sep 11] L 12-34 v Warrington (H). [SR] 12 Pts; 2t, 2g
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2010 engage English Super League
Castleford Tigers
25 games; 8 tries, 82 goals, 196 points.
[View] Round 1 [05 Feb 10] W 24-10 v Leeds (A). [LK] 10 Pts; 1t, 3g
[View] Round 2 [13 Feb 10] L 16-28 v Warrington (H). [LK] 8 Pts; 1t, 2g
[View] Round 3 [19 Feb 10] L 22-41 v Bradford (A). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 4 [27 Feb 10] L 20-24 v Hull KR (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 6 [13 Mar 10] W 20-16 v Les Catalans (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 10] L 22-36 v Wigan (H). [F8] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 8 [26 Mar 10] W 22-16 v Crusaders (H). [LK] 10 Pts; 1t, 3g
[View] Round 9 [02 Apr 10] L 6-19 v Wakefield (A). [LK] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 10 [05 Apr 10] L 18-52 v St Helens (H). [LK] 6 Pts; 1t, 1g
[View] Round 12 [25 Apr 10] W 30-12 v Salford City (H). [LK] 14 Pts; 7g
[View] Round 13 - Magic Weekend [02 May 10] W 34-18 v Les Catalans. [LK] 10 Pts; 5g
[View] Round 14 [16 May 10] L 24-40 v Harlequins (A). [LK] 12 Pts; 1t, 4g
[View] Round 15 [23 May 10] L 26-34 v Hull FC (H). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 16 [06 Jun 10] L 22-38 v Wigan (A). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 17 [15 Jun 10] W 24-20 v Catalans (H). [LK] 8 Pts; 4g
[View] Round 18 [20 Jun 10] W 28-22 v Salford City (A). [LK] 8 Pts; 4g
[View] Round 19 [27 Jun 10] W 28-22 v Bradford (H). [LK] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 20 [04 Jul 10] W 44-18 v Huddersfield (H). [LK] 12 Pts; 6g
[View] Round 21 [11 Jul 10] L 30-54 v Warrington (A). [LK] 14 Pts; 2t, 3g
[View] Round 22 [18 Jul 10] W 40-16 v Wakefield (H). [LK] 10 Pts; 5g
[View] Round 23 [25 Jul 10] L 24-30 v Crusaders (A). [LK] 12 Pts; 1t, 4g
[View] Round 24 [01 Aug 10] L 26-28 v Hull KR (A). [LK] 10 Pts; 5g
[View] Round 25 [13 Aug 10] L 6-38 v Leeds (H). [F8] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 26 [22 Aug 10] W 40-28 v Harlequins (H). [LK] 12 Pts; 6g
[View] Round 27 [04 Sep 10] L 30-40 v St Helens (A). [LK] 2 Pts; 1g
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2009 engage English Super League
Castleford Tigers
25 games; 9 tries, 41 goals, 118 points.
[View] Round 1 [15 Feb 09] L 8-12 v Harlequins (H). [LK]
[View] Round 2 [20 Feb 09] W 28-22 v Wigan (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 3 [28 Feb 09] W 52-16 v Salford City (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [07 Mar 09] W 24-22 v Les Catalans (A). [LK]
[View] Round 5 [14 Mar 09] L 24-26 v Huddersfield (H). [LK]
[View] Round 6 [20 Mar 09] W 19-18 v Hull FC (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [29 Mar 09] W 28-26 v Bradford (H). [SR]
[View] Round 8 [10 Apr 09] L 6-35 v Wakefield (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [13 Apr 09] W 28-6 v Warrington (A). [LK]
[View] Round 10 [19 Apr 09] L 22-68 v St Helens (H). [LK]
[View] Round 13 [15 May 09] L 22-24 v Leeds (H). [LK]
[View] Round 14 [22 May 09] L 6-16 v Hull KR (A). [LK]
[View] Round 15 [06 Jun 09] L 18-34 v Warrington (H). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [19 Jun 09] W 13-6 v Huddersfield (A). [LK]
[View] Round 18 [27 Jun 09] L 20-22 v Les Catalans (H). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 19 [05 Jul 09] W 40-38 v Bradford (A). [LK] 16 Pts; 1t, 6g
[View] Round 20 [12 Jul 09] W 40-18 v Hull FC (H). [LK] 12 Pts; 6g
[View] Round 21 [17 Jul 09] W 18-12 v Salford City (A). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 22 [26 Jul 09] W 20-12 v Wakefield (A). [LK] 12 Pts; 6g
[View] Round 23 [02 Aug 09] L 28-46 v Hull KR (H). [LK] 10 Pts; 5g
[View] Round 24 [14 Aug 09] L 12-76 v Leeds (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 25 [23 Aug 09] L 26-29 v Wigan (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 26 [06 Sep 09] W 48-0 v Harlequins (A). [LK] 22 Pts; 3t, 5g
[View] Round 27 [13 Sep 09] W 35-22 v Celtic (H). [LK] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Finals Week 1 [20 Sep 09] L 12-18 v Wigan (A). [BE] 8 Pts; 1t, 2g
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2008 engage English Super League
Castleford Tigers
25 games; 12 tries, 27 goals, 102 points.
[View] Round 1 [09 Feb 08] L 14-21 v Les Catalans (H). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 2 [15 Feb 08] L 16-28 v Wigan (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 3 [24 Feb 08] L 12-64 v Huddersfield (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 4 [02 Mar 08] L 16-22 v Harlequins (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 5 [07 Mar 08] W 38-20 v Leeds (H). [LK] 14 Pts; 1t, 5g
[View] Round 6 [15 Mar 08] L 4-20 v Hull KR (A). [LK]
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 08] L 14-28 v Wakefield (A). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [24 Mar 08] L 31-34 v Warrington (H). [LK] 22 Pts; 3t, 5g
[View] Round 9 [30 Mar 08] L 4-50 v Bradford (A). [LK]
[View] Round 10 [06 Apr 08] W 30-24 v St Helens (H). [LK] 12 Pts; 2t, 2g
[View] Round 11 [11 Apr 08] L 12-32 v Hull FC (H). [LK]
[View] Round 12 [26 Apr 08] L 30-38 v Les Catalans (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 13 [03 May 08] L 16-54 v Wakefield. [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [18 May 08] L 24-46 v Bradford (H). [LK] 6 Pts; 1t, 1g
[View] Round 15 [26 May 08] W 36-28 v Warrington (A). [LK] 6 Pts; 3g
[View] Round 16 [07 Jun 08] L 16-32 v Wakefield (H). [LK]
[View] Round 17 [15 Jun 08] L 14-40 v Hull FC (A). [LK]
[View] Round 18 [22 Jun 08] D 22-22 v Wigan (H). [LK]
[View] Round 19 [28 Jun 08] L 12-18 v Leeds (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [06 Jul 08] W 18-10 v Hull KR (H). [SR]
[View] Round 21 [11 Jul 08] L 12-68 v St Helens (A). [LK]
[View] Round 22 [20 Jul 08] W 66-12 v Harlequins (A). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [03 Aug 08] L 14-40 v Huddersfield (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 2g
[View] Round 24 [10 Aug 08] W 48-22 v Wakefield (A). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 25 [15 Aug 08] L 12-54 v Leeds (A). [LK]
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