OK here are the preliminary nominees for the position of scrumhalf. please make it be known if you would like to alter this line up making a good case for inclusion/exclusion
1. Eddie Caswell. The lynch pin of the 1920s FC team, Caswell signed in 1920 from Cardiff RU. The Welshman as the 1964 centenary programme stated was "Short but powerfully built and was one of the brainiest scrum halves in the game". In a career for hull lasting until 1928 he made 401 appearances scoring 98 tries and formed a formidable partnership with Stan Whitty. He won both the championship and yorkshire cup and appeared in 4 other finals.
2. Tony Dean. Pontefract born Dean signed for Hull from Hunslet in 1980 and quickly became a key member of the great 80s side. He played in the 1982 challenge cup final replay win at elland road and was a division one title winner a year later, also tasting victory in the yorkshire cup final. He started 56 games for Hull, scoring 14 tries and 9 drop goals. Played a crucial role in the 1982 john player trophy derby win, dropping a goal. Passed away after a long illness in his home town in 2014.
3. Kevin Harkin. One of many notable players to sign for Hull from York over the years, Harkin shared the scrum Half role with Dean in an era long before squad rotation became fashionable. A master of the pure scrum half roll when scrums were contested Harkin had a great understanding with hooker Keith Bridges winning much possession for hull in crucial games. Harkin played in the challenge cup finals of 1982 and 1983 and was controversially injured in the latter game taking away hull's ability to win possession for a large chunk of the game.
4. Peter Sterling. A member of the all conquering kangaroos team of 1982 sterling made his first appearance for hull in the 1983/4 season, playing a .short 8 match stint. He returned the next season for a further 30 games, guiding hull to a yorkshire cup win and appearances in the john player trophy and challenge cup finals, the latter regarded as the greatest ever cup final. the Eels legend was an inspiration to his team mates and as well as his ability to create chances he was an excellent kicker of the football and possessed one of the sharpest rugby brains around. Played 38 games scoring 9 tries.
5. Patrick Entat. Entat signed for Hull form french side Avignon in 1990 and quickly established a partnership with Greg Mackey. Under the coaching of Brian smith Entat guided hull to a top 4 finish in 1991, after leading the league for much of the season. Played a key role in Hull's premiership trophy win in the same year. Played 34 times for france.
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