Everything we know about Tex Hoy, his deal and impact on other Hull FC players

Tex Hoy will be a Hull FC player in November. The Newcastle Knights playmaker has signed a two-year deal with the Black and Whites, with the club announcing the signing this Monday evening.

It signals the end of a month of talks and negotiations, with Hull Live first reporting that the East Yorkshire club were hoping to bring Hoy to the club for the rest of the 2022 season. However, an injury to Kalyn Ponga put an end to that, with the 22-year-old settling on a move for next year.

Hoy's signing naturally brings with it many other queries about other players and their future's. Here Hull Live answers a few of the most burning questions.

Tex Hoy is a 22-year-old halfback or fullback who can also slot in at five-eighth. He is 22-years-old and is Newcastle born and bred, making his NRL debut in 2020 for his home-town team. He has come through the Newcastle Knights pathways, playing 23 NRL games in two and a half seasons, scoring three tries.

Hoy is also a former New South Wales Under 20s player and has spent time with former Hull FC prop Mark O'Meley in the Knights' Reserve team here he plays halfback. The 'Ogre' actually gave Hoy some advice about Hull, and advised him to make the move to the Black and Whites.

He is a pacey player with good ball playing ability, and is also a goal-kicker too having grown up with both Andrew and Matty Johns - the latter of which is his godfather. His Newcastle club profile page describes him as "A full-back or playmaker who boasts crafty skills with the ball."

Fairly. Hull FC were confident of getting a deal done for this season but as we reported last month, unfortunately a head knock to Kalyn Ponga pushed back those talks. It meant Hoy had to step up to the NRL playing against Gold