Is it possible that Singletons new deal is way of increasing cap space by extending his contract but keeping him on the same money? Thus giving us more spending power in finding another hooker. Just a thought.

I would say that would be near as damn it a no possible. Singleton would be pretty dumb to accept low money at this stage of his career, and the club would be pretty poor to expect that.

Nah I expect Singleton will have had an increase on his salary and given his role in the squad it would be well deserved.

You are as shallow as Aiton, and presumptious. I have had 2 jobs in my life, and turned down greater finances over the course of my working career on numerous occasions. When I was employed by a large corporation I had a great job in an idyllic environment. I was offered a substantial increase to move on 2 occasions, I turned them both down because the environment and colleagues I had meant more to me than the money offered to move to an inferior area with potentially less desirable colleagues. I have been self employed for 16 years and still have a core of original customers from 1999. I could have ditched them for more lucrative contracts, but I trust them,am happy with them, and my loyalty has been more than reciprocated even when I went through a period of ill health. Not everyone is like you and Aiton, I don't need a bigger telly or bigger car, I don't stress about chasing the next big contract. I can't wait to be sat outside a coffee shop in Leeds when the Catalans team bus goes past on it's way to Batley. Aiton sat there, not on a booster cushion, but on his big fat wallet, on his way to Mount Pleasant.

I would as usually agree to differ - Like Lunt he looks good in a good team. Tonight will be an interesting game as he has been out played in both the games this season.

So your understanding of Aiton's position is nil. When he finishes playing he will looking to compete with others who have 15 years more experience!! You are in a position to reap what you have sown over the past years - how does Aiton's rugby career manifest itself into future earnings?

Stop backtracking. You said I wouldn't turn down a large salary increase, and you were wrong. People like you have to realise that not everyone is motivated primarily by money. Yes, we all need money nowadays, it's the way of the world. For some people it becomes the key factor when making decisions, as opposed to less money oriented people. Believe it or not, many folk believe in a more balanced approach to living their lives.

He's done what's best for his family , disappointing for us but never mind.

All that matters now is a good hooker, or failing that a half decent stop gap for a year or two until one is available.

Having Burrow as our first choice hooker would waste the forward pack and make us slower than most.

Burrow should be on the bench to interchange with McGuire or Sutcliffe

Our pack in general has been outplayed in both games against Warrington. Very difficult for any hooker to look good in a pack going backwards, something Clark has found out for himself on a few occasions. I can think of quite a few very good hookers who have pulled on the blue jersey of NSW and have looked mediocre in Origin in recent years.

What is arrogant about your attitude is you are talking like Leeds is that idyllic environment, and Catalans not and that the only possible reason Aiton would choose Catalans over Leeds is because of money.

Like the choice between living in Leeds or the south of france for the next 3 years?