Chris, I think it is true.

I tend to agree that age does take it's toll.
On the other side of the coin I would think KH has taken this into consideration with any player getting toward the back end of his career and asked the pointed question.

"How are you physically, can you go round another year and do a job for us"

Not everyone on their last season will turn out to be a damp squid look what Jim Gannon has done for us this year.
Without him at times we would have been in real trouble.

Maybe balancing youth and experience ticks a logic box.
We've said it before trust in the Rhino.

I could accept that if they were of a certain pedigree but I didn't rate him when he was in his prime at Hudds / Wakey. I'm hoping to be proven wrong but average at best in my opinion is signing Paul Jackson.

I know mate but if he turns out to have a terrific season it will be "Good old Jacko" and it's not like we're signing Seuseu's brother again

Jackson is a grafter that gets through a lot of work, will be a good signing.

Well time will tell and I'm not excited by his signing (if true) based on my opinion merely on what I've sign from afar!! Like anyone who pulls on the Blue & White tho I'll welcome them and wish them every success.

Will he have more impact than Hesketh had this year?

Probably.

I do still feel there is a marquee signing coming up though. We need a HB/hooker to put pressure on our current players - and obviously to fill Penkys shoes if he goes.

Yes the Cas forward if true seems a very uninspired choice.33, damaged hand and lets face it Castleford have looked dire this year and he couldnt get in the team . I suppose much depends on the money and if he a back up prop to push others?

I dont think this would cause a season ticket rush for certain.

Rumours would say that Karl hasnt been entirely happy with a couple of his charges but I think Macca on a pay as you play motivated contract would be a far better alternative.

Certainly over his last few games and particularly against Keighley that was as good a performance from a prop as we have seen all season. In KHs words...try a punt.
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We need a centre, Patto aint a centre.

Why?

we have Heaton who is a good centre covering for injuries in the pack, and we also have Nanyn to return next year.

Plus James Haley if he stays and doesnt go to Keighley.

We need a hooker for me. and a damn good one if Penky leaves!

we wont be getting this guy,

St Helens have announced the signing of forward Alex Walmsley from Co-operative Championship side Batley Bulldogs.

Hooker now required for sure.

and loaned straight back.

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