I don't think your assessment of all those players is correct, but like anything, it's a matter of opinion. I get the feeling you've been watching the club over a similar time frame to me, so you'll understand when I say that the type of clear out you are talking about would require Alf Davies level spending, not just in recruitment, but also compensation. Just can't be done under the salary cap as it stands. We're going to have to hope the new coach has a touch of Graham Murray about him. I genuinely rate some of the young players (I know you don't) and I think they, and some very selective recruit, are the only way out of the current mess.

all true and i certainly don't take a win or defeat the same way as 10/20/30 yrs ago - the trophy days were good but i.m still craving a bit more entertainment. and the recruitment over the last 10 yrs whether gh or ks hasn't been up to the preceding 10 ,. Some of the youngsters look good but does look like walkers initially pace had gone and have to hope newman doesn't break down again as he's our main strike player ,. The overseas players individually aren't the worst but as a group no one does anything outstanding , prior and martin were better when they arrived

I think he’s gone OK, and tried to stand up in a bit of adversity. It could also be a reflection that the club doesn’t think young Sinfield is far away and don’t want to put a long term roadblock in his way.

The main issue is that if Austin gets another and Martin (deservedly imo) gets another year that makes recruiting the props we need very difficult.

Surely you are taking the p155 Doc by wanting Austin in the back row?


Whilst you're on a roll which big prop would you then sign?

Re-sign Ryan Hall and he could be his 2nd row partner

I cannot believe that we are seeing suggestions about releasing our best player this season and moving Austin to second row!

Personally don’t mind Austin staying. He was the only one talking to the players behind the sticks when we got malled in Cas CC game.
I think has improvement too with a better pack and line runners. I’d like to keep Martin but not at the expense of further poor balance in the pack…..,

Apart from the obvious like Walmsley, are there any British props worth splurging on? While the cap is an issue, transfer fees might have to be considered to short-cut the rebuild process a bit. GH did lay out big money for young Iestyn once upon a time....

I've been wondering this. Surely we can splash some cash on a transfer fee or two

If Cooper is leaving the Wire as been suggested he might be worth a look. Youth or prime wise nothing comes to the top of my head, maybe Sutton wants to come back to England?

It’s a shame trout was included in the Leeming deal because he’s turned out alright.

I'm not sure we can turnover as was considerably down during the pandemic plus funding a new stand.

Why on earth do you think Austin could play second row and then you want to get rid of our goal kicker plus arguably our best player this season..I reckon we could sign two props from the releases of Thompson,Briscoe,Mellor ,Broadbent and Dwyer .