We don’t know the value of the contracts but I like Donaldson actually. He hits in D and is good for the younger players. Looks like he has put on some size over the last year.

Thompson needs to show up this season because he’s a quota spot; be interesting there.

Thompson does need t o show up but he's contracted until 2022.Quota players off contract are Hurrell Prior Martin and King.

Donaldson 100% deserves this deal. His attitude is first class and will be a great role mofel for fitness and professionalism for younger players. He will give 100% when he gets his chance but will also understand his position as a squad player when not selected. I would imagine his salary is at the lower end of the scale so in terms of return for investment hes great value for money. Yes he doesnt bust the line but hid defence is first class and he definitely lifts the overall intensity in defence when hes on the pitch

Well said, that sums it up.
love watching his defensive technique against the big men. Sets a fine example..

Best tackle technique at the club.

Yeh agree with that.
His technique is superb.

He’s a good lad and a real trier and his leg tackling would have been ideal in the 70’s where many sides had mobile, hard grafting fairly small second row forwards.
However, when he makes a one man tackle round the legs he has to release immediately, resulting in a very quick play the ball and often leaving him on the ground and helps get the opposition rolling.

I can’t stand all the wrestling stuff but in the modern game I just think he’s too small and limited to be very effective.

As many others have said he’s a good role model and all that and good luck to him but for mine we need others to outplay him this year and claim a regular spot in the 17.

Absolutely. 3-4 years each i would say

L Sutcliffe signed new deal a few weeks ago.
Mclelland is done no way we sign Eastmond if we think Mclelland will make the grade.

Krisleeds is saying no to A Sutcliffe.

I’m expecting big deals for Holroyd and probably Walters. 3-4 years you would think.

Apologies if i misunderstood
A Sutcliffe usss CJ a strange one, looks a useful squad player with utility value, and probably to progress his own career may need to go elsewhere to get a regular starting spot.

For me doesn't look big enough for second row and is probably 5th choice centre. I can see him moving on.

Reminds me alot of Jimmy Keinhorst. Very useful player, but probably just not for us......

Having someone like Donno at the club lifts training standards, and that makes a massive difference too....