I've got a bit of a mixed view on his comments regarding Brian Mac. Obviously there are a large number of the squad who are ageing and subsequently under performing by the standards of a 'Champion' side, hence no matter how good a coach you are you can't get players who are over the hill to put in top performances.
But on the other hand, nobody in the team is playing well and I dont think the youngsters are exactly developing well either. Then throw in the performances they have managed this year ie. the world club challenge and the fact that the players supposedly led the half time talk against Wigan, maybe it's time to say goodbye to coach and players!

Give Brad a run now

Said before I wouldn't dump kids in against Wire. They'd be on a hiding to nothing. As it is, I'd pick as close to the 17 as played Wigan as possible, and see what they do, but make as clear as possible that this is the last chance for some of them to be considered automatic selections.

There is still plenty to play for this season if the team gets its act together, but if they can't then I think BM should go all out with younger players from then on - including the cup semi. That would really send a message to the squad.

Even if we do fall off badly this year, there won't be a major restructure of the team based on bringing in a number of signings - its almost impossible to make wholesale changes nowadays due to the salary cap. What would annoy me though, is facing the need to replace players in key positions, signing instead another (slightly above average) winger.

Lets be real here, IF he does end up releasing players at the end of the year it will probably only be the likes of Kirke, Moore, Smith, Hauraki, McShane, those players on the fine line between First Team and U20's. Before anybody starts imagining the likes of a Peacock or McGuire being let go all the regular first teamers will still be here in 2013.

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Printer, I agree with you but thats what saddens me. What good is kicking a few fringe players, most of which havent even played much? How can GH change things by doing this? If GH does have his bluff called and needs to make some big changes you can only do that by getting rid of some of the big names.

For me the ones that should be at risk (apart from the coach of course) are JP, JJB and Clarkson, as well as Kirke and possibly Smith. I also dont see the likes of Sinny, Burrow or Mags going.

I also dont see the likes of Weller, Moore and Griffin going given the current dolt in charge signed them. Getting rid of them would simply confirm what we all know about the coaches player selection.