Thought I’d just start the thread now cos will be confirmed tomorrow.

I would love to have a chat with Parcell and find out what his thoughts are, having played under Brian Mac and then a host of coaches it would be very interesting to find out where he thinks it all went wrong.

Isn't it as basic as the fact that he shines with a pack making good yardage and quick PTBs, and struggles when not (i.e. most of the time with Leeds)? Its not a disgrace to say that, nearly any hooker looks better under those circumstances.

He hasn't been getting game time this season at Leeds Dwyer got the gig this year and he left Wire because he wasnt getting game time there I wonder if we e got a big game hooker lined up for next season

Parcell and Garbutt were a good combination, he will do well at HKR.

Bit disappointing to lose Matt, but with the pack we have we couldn’t use him properly anyway.

Would be surprised if Lunt gets a playing contract for more than this year, we must be lining someone up for next season. Johnson has the potential to be great, but it’s early to expect him to be on the bench every week.

Much could depend on what happens with Myler in the off season as his wage could be key to getting another hooker in, assuming we’ve solved the scrum half problem.

Id expect someone to come in this year otherwise why release parcell now and not at season end?

I suspect we have to release him as soon as there’s interest; he’s been “available” for ages but all the top sides have better hookers.
Steel yourselves re. Lunt; not impossible he may get a deal for 2020 as well as this year. We will still save a packet and free up that golden overseas quota spot regardless.
I would imagine with the 1 year deal for Dwyer, Lunt will be gone at the same time or before, meaning either we’ll go for a top line hooker then and/or expect Johnson to be ready by 2021. Options anyway,

Yeah good points bud

Letting Parcell go to a relegation rival & getting another sick note has been better have a brilliant twist to it in our favour.
Not convinced by Sinfield whatsoever irrespective of what he inherited 1 good signing in 4/5 is shocking for a Club like ours imo.

Hurrell, Merrin, Ava and getting rid of a waste of salary and quota in Tui for a decent half back not good signings?

Getting rid of Parcell for Lunt is not about us wanting Lunt, I know you’re not a fan of what KS is doing but we need a clearout and it’s happening and it will mean shifting quota spots and players on high salaries, I’m not sure you quite understand how difficult it will be to re set this squad. Has Sinfield made mistakes, yes, clearly Furner being the biggest, Im sure you will point to Ablett, Crosby snd JJB but you can’t blame Sinfield for them being injured and you haven’t got a clue what salaries they are on.

Parcell will be on a big salary and taking up a quota space which can be used more effectively elsewhere

I'm pretty certain Lunt's wage will be similar to Parcells so the saving will be for next year not this. He was our captain and in essence our marquee signing the year we got relegated and we placed our eggs in his basket. Unfortunate set of events has meant he's barely played last year and a cameo appearance this year. Will be interesting to see how he goes for you

Another thought on this, Lunt has signed for us but Parcell has gone on loan can he be recalled if Lunt gets injured?

And does this mean he can’t play against us?

I'm not sure. At the time we signed Parcell we were desperate; Segeyaro had left us in the lurch and I would imagine we dangled a pretty big carrot to get Matt across here.
A good deal for both clubs in the circumstances.

Interesting few months ahead