So, if Prior is not linked to Merrin, the that means we still have a marquee O/s spot to use.
Personally, I’d like a heavy carrying prop, because with some serious go forward, it would allow us to utilise some more mobile back row, like Ward, Smith and academy graduates etc, rather than replace Merrin like for like with a heavier carrier.
Alternatively, should the O/S spot go to a Centre/Wing. I’d say not, but could see the benefit.
Go after someone like Boyd if available, make use of Mustapha and Walters was as back row depth, and look for an outside back if we can shed someone like Myler or Sutcliffe.

I always think the money thing is a bit of a red herring. To a point I don't care what individuals get paid. We have to trust the club to spend wisely, be it big or small. The problem has been in recent years that we have had a fairly big squad but made up of lower quality players.

The key as many have said is having a good youth production to complement more senior players who have come through the ranks, some top quality SL players from other clubs and a small number of decent quality quota players. Easier said than done of course.

The problem comes when your youth production isn't producing. Then you have to buy players, they cost more so you end up with a lower quality of squad overall and players who are not bought into the club ethos, they are just bought.

Ofcourse we spent big on them 3, they were world renowned players when we signed them, just because 'marquee' players wernt a thing back then, dosnt mean the top players wernt very well payed.

We certainly have a smaller squad than in the last few years. Still a bit imbalanced though with a lot of backrowers and bare bones for outside backs.

Hard to argue with most of the ins and outs so far given that we can't force contracted players to leave or Merrin to stay.

Yep I agree with that. Definitely have a smaller squad. We have room for a marquee player and at least one other imo. Ideally could have done with Myler going also. Be interesting to see how Myler reacts when he realises hes on the bench or in the reserves most weeks.

I cant see how he'll make the bench unless Lui moves to 13.

Myler isn’t ever on the bench, he either starts or doesn’t play at all.

I think he'll move mid season unless we get an injury to Lui or Gale

He's obviously on a decent wedge and probably not prepared to take a wage cut somewhere else that's if he was targeted by another club.Cant say ive even seen his name linked with anybody.

Bits of paper chatter linking him to KR and union but nothing substantial.

Myler isn't a bad player it just depends what you want. He is a support player so you need a good organiser with him. Hastings type player next to him and he would look ok and get you some tries. Those type of players are being phased out though.

Suspect as was said he will leave mid season, maybe on loan.

He was interviewed the other week and said something about fighting for his place. Implies a lack of decent offers perhaps.