Hull going for the play-offs?

HULL FC

Coach: Richard Agar (since May 2008).

Captain: Sean Long.

Previous finishes (most recent last): 9th, 11th, 7th, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 3rd, 5th, 2nd, 4th, 11th, 12th.

2009 leading scorers: tries - Craig Hall 10; goals - Danny Tickle 76; points - Danny Tickle 176.

Biggest Super League win: 82-6 (v Salford, 2004).

Biggest Super League defeat: 64-10 (v St Helens, 2002) - also lost 71-0 at Bradford in 2005 play-offs.

Ground and capacity: KC Stadium, 25,404.

2009 average attendance: 13,226 (down 206).

Record Super League attendance: 23,004 (v Hull KR, 2007).

In: Sean Long (St Helens), Mark O'Meley, Craig Fitzgibbon (both Sydney Roosters), Jordan Turner (Salford).

Out: Josh Hodgson (Hull KR), Dominic Maloney (Halifax), Gareth Raynor, Jamie Thackray, Tommy Lee (all Crusaders), Graeme Horne (Huddersfield), Motu Tony, Todd Byrne (both released), Chris Thorman (York), Josh Cordoba (Cronulla), Paul King (Wakefield).

Player to watch: Craig Fitzgibbon - now an elder statesman of the game, the former Australian Test forward will galvanise the Hull pack and bring a disciplined approach to the whole team.

Rising star: Tom Briscoe - 2009 was a virtual write-off for this promising winger but he made his comeback in time to play for England and, still only 19, should make a big impact at club level in 2010.

Odds to finish top: 25-1.

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