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Josh Kerr can be expected to play a key role for Hull FC in 2027(Image: Getty )
Hull FC have made Josh Kerr their 10th signing of the off-season as Richie Myler and Steve McNamara continue to make changes to the Black and Whites' squad.
Kerr joins Hull on a two-year deal and adds a considerable amount of size and strength to the club's middle ranks.
He'll also provide a degree of versatility, with the forward able to play at second-row and at loose-forward, which could certainly come in handy over for McNamara over the course of 80 minutes.
James Bell has now left the club, though, with the forward joining Bradford Bulls ahead of the new season.
The club still have some loose ends to tie up with the futures of Aidan Sezer, Sam Lisone and Cade Cust to be sorted, while they probably need at least one player with a visible lack of depth at centre and back-row.
However, as things currently stand, here's how Hull could look for round one.
Well, it seems clear that the starting spine will be Bailey Hodgson, Will Pryce, Daly Cherry-Evans and Alrix Da Costa next season, with all barring Pryce making the switch to the club ahead of the 2027 campaign.
Jordan Swann and Junior Pauga are the clear options to start in the centres, while Harvey Barron and Lewis Martin are the club's established wing options.
Kerr could step off the bench or start, but starting him in the front-row could give Hull the best opportunity to get off on the front foot and start games well. His power through the middle will be a threat and Harvie Hill might just suit sitting alongside him as a front-row partner.
The club have options through the middle now, but Herman Ese'ese looks set to stay and play a big role next season, while Joshua Coric has been brought over from the Queensland Cup and can be expected to feature on a regular basis, too, with FC having the likes of Max Wood, Yusuf Aydin and Matty Laidlaw to use when needed.
Joe Batchelor and Ethan O'Neill are the clear back-row starters, while John Asiata is an obvious leader in the group.
Isaac Liu could have a big impact, though, with the former Leigh Leopards man able to play front-row or loose-forward, giving McNamara more options to play around with.
Possible Hull FC 2027 line-up: Bailey Hodgson; Harvey Barron, Jordan Swann, Junior Pauga, Lewis Martin, Will Pryce, Daly Cherry-Evans; Josh Kerr, Alrix Da Costa, Harvie Hill; Ethan O'Neill, Joe Batchelor; Josh Asiata.
Bench: Herman Ese'ese, Joshua Coric, Denive Balmforth, Isaac Liu.