Quote: chapylad "Blumin heck we are already writing off this season and looking to what we might be able to bring in for next year.
Is this our 8th, 9th or 10th year we are in rebuilding mode?
We had an opportunity to offload Austin but we extended his contract I believe.
We got rid of 2 coaches Sinfield and Agar who looked after their mates only to get another one who looks to be doing the same.
Like others have said a win in our next game and the Wire loss will be forgotten.
A loss in our next 3 might send the alarm bells ringing again.
Roll on August!'"
Almost all coaches bring in players they have had previous experience with - for good reason. They value their ability and their attitude. I don’t think that's bringing in their mates, although when times are tough it's tempting to see it that way. This squad - especially with the return of key men in both backs and forwards - is good enough to win the majority of games. However this year, unlike last year, we are going to have some very highly paid players (Fusitua, Austin, Tetevano, Sezer etc) off contract. This will provide the funds for a Wire style recruitment blitz in key positions if required. On the basis of the last game, you'd have to say it is. Maybe if we beat Hull by 50 we'll all decide Tetevano needs a pay rise and another three years. Maybe.