I'd be amazed if they had. In fact I'd be surprised if anyone had paid half the total we have over the same time period.

Out of that list of 24 names (excluding Croft/Ackers) I'd say we got four I could categorise as Legends or at least outstanding, seven 'very good's, six 'OK's and seven duds.

Not sure if that's a good hit rate or not although most - but not all - of the duds were cheaper buys.

Still wont stop some in the near future calling Hetherington tight.

Looking forward to seeing Croft next year , he should be just what we’ve needed.

Prop depth is still a concern but actually excited about watching our backs for first time in many years.

Hope Newman goes well for England and stays fit.

I think the call up will be good for Harry, being in that environment with strong expectations from wane. Just hope he stays fit but that wouldn't be a reason to not let him go.

Did we not pay a fee for…

Ali Lauitiiti
Clinton Toopi
Marcus Bai
Scott Donald
Marc Granville
Kylie Leuluai
Danny Buderus
Dave Furner?

All pretty significant and successful signings (Toopi maybe not so much)

Over that period of time did we ever sell anyone?

No as far as I know they were all out of contract when they joined us so didn't need a fee.

Harris (who we managed to sell twice, once to Welsh union, and again, sort of, to Bradford).
Also Hardaker. And I think we got a fee for Graham Holroyd, although I think Fax may have never actually paid it.

No all off contract or released.

He's a look of Harris about him has Croft, physically and in some of his play...

I just hope we get to see the best version of Croft. Likewise, I am hoping Newman's call up and getting to play alongside Ackers, Croft, Miller, Momorovski and Frawley helps get the best out of him.