Do we know who that forward is?

I do agree on Bateman he’s not been worth the Marquee slot this time round

JWH being linked with and SL move. Catalans the favourites, apparently

Good player but will spend the majority of his time banned if he comes to SL. Also getting towards the veteran stage. I hope the days of us spending marquee wages on prop forwards/middles are gone.

Too old, he's 34.

Swapping one grub penalty machine in Dylan Napa for another in JWH.

Sound business.

Judging by Gary’s words, I think we will see an incoming within the next week and then squad numbers announced next week.

1. Richie Myler
2. David Fusitua - OQ
3. Harry Newman
4. ?
5. Ash Handley
6. Blake Austin - OQ
7. Aidan Sezer - OQ
8. Mikolaj Oledzki
9. Kruise Leeming
10. Zane Tetevano - OQ
11. James Bentley
12. Rhyse Martin - OQ
13. Cameron Smith
14. Jarrod O’Connor
15. Morgan Gannon
16. Sam Lisone - OQ (Gold Coast Titans)
17. Justin Sangare (Toulouse Olympique)
18. Tom Holroyd
19. Sam Walters
20. Derrell Olpherts (Castleford Tigers)
21. Corey Johnson
22. James McDonnell (Wigan Warriors)
23. Luke Hooley (Batley Bulldogs)
24. Luis Roberts (Leigh Centurions)
25. James Donaldson
26. Toby Warren (York City Knights)
27. Max Simpson
28. Leon Ruan (Doncaster RL)
29. Liam Tindall
30. Levi Edwards
31. Oli Field
32. Jack Sinfield
33. Jack Smith
34. Alfie Edgell
35. Riley Lumb

Martin Tapau is still a free agent, isn't he?

Even if he is its a starting centre that we need we are well loaded at prop.

Tapau's a free agent because he's been shot for years. No idea why his name keeps being thrown up on here.

I saw Myler was talking about a new contract yesterday. He's 32 now and he'll be 34 by the time his current contract runs out in 2024. He shouldn't even be contracted beyond next year, never mind talking about a new deal.

Agree OWL.
Taupau is too old. Same age as Prior?

And as for Myler, yes he's our current first choice FB, but no way should have another contract beyond 2 years.
In the WC for Ireland he has been poor against decent teams.
Hopefully Hooley comes through or we need another FB.

You really can't argue with the recruitment approach the club is taking.
All the players we have brought in are in their 20's.
And we're not giving silly deals to those in their 30's and we're letting them go (Hardaker, Thompson, Prior).
It's a sensible strategy.

The likes of Leutele, Langi, Taupau, JWH don't fit that bill.
The incoming centre will be in the same mould as the other signings I expect. In their 20's and not necessarily a superstar.

We might not win stuff next year, but this is trying to build a competitive squad for the future.

Much prefer this strategy to short-termism, big name signings (e.g. Wire).