Grix on FC’S busy week of recruitment
SIMON Grix has laid out the ‘valuable’ qualities Yusuf Aydin will bring to Hull FC.
Having spent two weeks on loan at Hull already, Grix is confident that Aydin can build on the early traits he has shown so far. By all accounts, the prop forward has settled into the club with ease, impressing with his attitude, effort, and energy.
The interim head coach also stated that the move could be the fresh start that Jack Brown needs.
“Jack got himself fixed up with KR early on there,” Grix said when asked about the swap deal.
“We had Yusuf, and the chat has developed from there. Jack goes to have a fresh start; he’s been a good servant to the club, and nobody can begrudge him wanting to go play over there. We wish him well, and we got Yusuf in return, which I think is a really good bit of business for us.
“Anyone who understands the game, and we’ve seen it in the last couple of games, his effort and his energy are right where they need to be. He’s young as well, and he’s got a lot of time to improve.
“He’s a fit lad, and he can do minutes for you. His effort areas, the kick pressure, getting back onside, and his wrestling, all these little things that don’t catch the headlines and they’re not too pretty, it’s the stuff that teammates value, and he’s brought that in spades so far.”
Hull have also signed Tiaki Chan on loan for the next two weeks, with the Wigan Warriors forward set to go straight into the 21-man squad for the trip to the capital. That could see the player, with the Challenge Cup semi-finals taking place next week, just play one game for Hull. However, Grix hopes that isn’t the case with the loan deal potentially reviewed on a week-to-week basis.
“Tiaki can play in the back row or in the middle,” Grix continued. “We’re still trying to find that spark, and he’ll come with some energy. He’s trained really well. I coached against him last year, so I know what sort of player we’re getting, and we know what we’ve got.”
Grix also commented on John Asiata and Oliver Holmes. “Asiata is a very good player,” Grix explained.
“He’s shown over the last year or so with Leigh how important he can be to a team. He transformed their attack. He’s an experienced player, and it shows where the club wants to be.
“Richie has done a good job getting that one across the line. As for Ollie, a player like that will definitely add to us. He’s another experienced one, but whether it’s the coach or players, we’re involved with everyone at the moment.”
Grix was also asked about Ed Chamberlain’s early recall, the interim coach was having none of it, adding: “I’m not getting involved in all of that nonsense.”