Much of what you say is correct. But the core was homegrown. 1, 6,7,9,13 were all homegrown. With the exception of Ali the top signings were planned.

Whilst segyaro was a key signing last year, and was vital in us cruising through the middle 8s none of us know whether we'd have been relegated or not.

For me Barba will here in England 18months maximum, or he'll be very average. If he shows any good form he'll be back in the nrl just like segyaro.

Long term we'll be better off with what we have.

That's not saying we shouldn't sign top players, even if they have a chequered past, but we shouldn't do so at the expense of promising juniors and the homegrown ethos of the club

Barba will be straight back to Oz as soon as possible. He's just come here to sit out his ban!

I agree, it has a big whiff of Segeyaro about it. I hope i'm wrong mind, he will be an asset to SL for as long as he is here.

Agreed. Will be great to see him in SL while it lasts.

Nial evalds looking to leave Salford we have been named as interested, along with saints and wire. Good player wing or fullback but wants big books,

No thanks. Isn't what we need at all. I'd stick with Briscoe unless McGillivray would be interested in joining us.

Yes, 100%

Good age, good player and what we need. Bin off Handley.

Also off contract:

Benji
Jimmy the Jet

Would rather bin briscoe than handley

Been told a few times in the past few hours that Myler has signed for us next season. Happy if so.

IF true, not sure what to think about it as IMO very much a rocks or diamonds player

Yeah likewise, surprised he's only just turned 27 though, seems to be around for ages now and thought he was nearer 29 hitting 30. So at least we would be getting him at prime age. Isn't a goal kicker though which is a shame.

I'm not sure. given the lack of available quality half backs I'm leaning to him being a good signing of true

Yeah I am seeing that point. Some people dreamed of managing to pluck an NRL HB over but I've never thought it realistic, at least not a proven one who wouldn't be a gamble. Similarly I never for a second thought Widdop would leave the NRL. Doesn't leave too much over here, making a move for Patton would've been interesting if he does want to leave Wire but an older more experienced choice might be more suitable right now as I imagine it'd be 95% certain that McGuire will be retiring if the Myler news is true.