Surely wanting to have a long and consistent pre-season has got to the be the main aim for early signings. We need to be aiming for a fitter and more injury resilient squad for next year. That's a combination of personnel and conditioning.

I was absolutely sick to death earlier in the year how much RS and pundits would say that our spine weren't clicking because they hadn't had long together, even 12 - 15 rounds into the season. From round 1 next year, I want a fit side with lot's of cohesion.

The need for a tough off season is the main reason for wanting players to come in earlier for me. I don't think there have been many signings announced across the board yet? Sailor to Sts is the only big name signing I can think of.

Sutcliffe to Hudds???

Marcus Vassilakopoulos, he was a big name…

Jared Waerea Hargreaves big name literally and a superleague signing for next year.

Aah - forgot about JWH. It'll be very interesting to see how he goes next year. If he can focus on playing rugby and controlling his aggression then he'll be a huge boost to Rovers. But if he starts to get frustrated he could see a lot of time on the sidelines.

Look forward to seeing him wade in every time Mikey Lewis is being a grub too.

You are right RT, ten years was too far back to make the point, More accurately We have been "disappointing" under the last 3 sacked coaches, The finger of blame cannot be pointed entirely at the coaches, the entire club (especially players), must bare responsibility, We as fans can hope for success but cannot demand or expect it in a salary capped sport.

Jake Connor is an interesting one. Risky, to say the least. We are placing a lot of stock in Arthur's ability to control the dressing room. Ian Watson also gave the impression of being a disciplinarian, and look how that turned out. I don't see the likes of Wigan, Saints, Wire or even HKR giving him a chance.

But perhaps the kind of personality we need more of in the current team, alongside the likes of Bentley and Newman. Assuming they can all keep disciplined, that is. He's obviously a talented player and can cover a number of backline positions, which would be an asset.

Panga, Keary, Cotric and Whithead to Catalans. Feldt also to Saints. Hull and KR have also been active. That said, as long as we recruit well I'm not bothered. Just don’t want to see a scenario where NRL players are still drifting into camp in January.

How i would imagine we look so far -

1. Lachlan Miller
2. Ryan Hall
3. Harry Newman
4. Jake Connor
5. Ash Handley
6. Brodie Croft
7. Matt Frawley
8. Mikolaj Oledzki
9. Andy Ackers
10. ?
11. James Bentley
12. James McDonnell
13. Cameron Smith
14. Jarrod O’Connor
15. Sam Lisone
16. Tom Holroyd
17. Justin Sangare
18. ?
19. Morgan Gannon
20. Paul Momorovski (I expect to leave)
21. Jack Sinfield
22. Leon Ruan
23. Alfie Edgell
24. Riley Lumb
25. Tom Nicholson-Watton
26. Ned McCormack
27. Toby Warren
28. Max Simpson
29. Ben Littlewood
30. Oscar Brown
31. Presley Cassell
32. Jack Smith
33. Joe Diskin