Hull FC sign winger Steve Michaels to one-year contract extension
Friday 31 July 2015 17:53, UK
Hull FC winger Steve Michaels has signed a new one-year deal to keep him at the KC Stadium for the 2016 season.
The 27-year-old has started all but three of the Black and Whites' 26 matches since joining them on a one-year deal from Gold Coast Titans at the start of the season.
Hull coach Lee Radford said: "He was a bit of an unknown quantity to some when we announced his signing last year but he's been a great addition to the squad and over the last six performances he's really started to shine and show us his true credentials.
"After a difficult start to the season in finding his feet, I think he's really come out of his shell and stepped up his game.
"I'm sure with the added competition for places next season, with the young lads coming through and the new players we're bringing, in will only drive him on further and bring the best out of him."
Michaels will be part of a new-look squad in 2016 as Radford rings the changes.
Winger Tom Lineham is joining Warrington, prop Mickey Paea is returning to the NRL and utility player Setaimata is also set to leave.
Meanwhile Scott Taylor, Frank Pritchard and Carlos Tuimavave are confirmed recruits for Hull, who are tipped to re-sign Danny Washbrook from Wakefield and are being linked with Melbourne winger Mahe Fonua.
