Brett Hodgson's reaction to Bevan French reports as he opens up on NRL interest in Hull FC star Jake Connor

Brett Hodgson has admitted that the club is aware of NRL interest in Jake Connor, but insists that's as far as it goes at this stage. Hull Live revealed last week that the Hull FC fullback has caught the eye of Canberra Raiders, who are reportedly considering their options and a potential move.

Connor will spend the next ten to twelve weeks on the sidelines and it remains to be seen whether that interest will escalate further in the coming weeks and months. The 27-year-old is currently contracted to the Black and Whites until the end of the 2024 season.

Connor has proven to be one of Super League's best players having amassed an impressive 24 assists in 13 Super League appearances so far this season. With three tries to his name for good measure, he has had direct involvement in half of the team's tries in Super League this season.

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When asked if he was aware of interest from down under, Hodgson said: "Yes, firstly, I am aware, secondly, I'm not surprised.

"He is a talent. You know, there's nothing concrete in that at this stage and should that change we'll have a chat about it. But at this stage it's speculation more than anything. As I said, we'll see if that comes, when that comes, what the options are."

Hodgson went on to claim that the club is also managing interest from rival clubs regarding a number of their other players, but said it cannot draw focus away from the task at hand this year.

"He (Jake Connor) is not the only one there are conversations about. He's probably the one with the biggest profile but there have been other people looked at and conversations about as well. As far as for us as a club, if