I think Hull KR losing Opacic at the end of the year means they will announce Martin soon.

Probably so, Im sure Peters slight deviation in his response to whether theyre signing him is justa standard reply but left me with a chink of hope.

That would probably mean only one prop coming in.

Would it? I like Martin but also not sure where we're going to get a reliable kicker from, and if he goes im not sure the back row options are sufficient as they are, we'd be putting a lot of hope in Gannon getting back on track.

I’m not sure we have enough strike in the backs to completely ignore their part in a so far poor season. The pack has obviously been the weaker of the two areas but to completely abdicate the backs of any responsibility would be wrong. If cap restrictions deem the pack is the only place where players move in/out that’s understandable, but my preference would be to strengthen throughout the team. Arthur may believe changes in structure, fitness, confidence and other small areas will give him a more potent back line and ultimately yield more points. My concerns are a sub standard kicking game, a lack of pace from distance and a lack of guile and strength on the opposition line from our current backs. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and if the pack becomes the only focus imminently then so be it, but I’d be happier to look at strengthening throughout.

Quote: ArthurClues "Arthur signed up for 25. Initial one year contract.'" Obviously has no job offers for the 2025 season in the NRL. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-leagu ... 35lknpj87o

Quote: ArthurClues "Arthur signed up for 25. Initial one year contract.'" Obviously has no job offers for the 2025 season in the NRL. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-leagu ... 35lknpj87o

Half this squad will be crapping themselves regarding pre-season - they best have plenty of sick buckets they are going to need them.

I'm not saying I'm totally happy with our backs ,I just can't see us having enough cap space to strengthen both pack and and backs.

Hall incoming for Fuss Martin out going new prop Donaldson and Roberts monies maybe enough to bring someone decent.There will also be some upgrades our up and coming fringe players.

Agree about players now dreading pre season bet it will be there toughest in years plus the BA effect will surely be enough to entice some nrl talent over seeing as he mentioned early in interviews that a few players wanted to follow him over surely it’s over to blease to make the space to make it happen

I completely disagree about players dreading pre-season, I think they will relish it. You can see how Bentley and JoC in particular have been given a new lease of life by playing higher energy and moving up in the line. The RS method of sitting back will have been totally foreign to players, and I think they will feel unleashed with a new fitness regime meant to play higher intensity personally.

A couple of good signings to elevate the standard overall, and the return of a couple of long term injuries, and I think we could be looking pretty decent for 25. The Wigan game showed that this squad isn't as bad as we all feared, and that a full root and branch re-build isn't necessary IMO.

Agreed, I think it'll be the making of a lot of them

Two props are absolutely necessary. Then a 2nd row for Martin. After that, it depends who if anyone we release.

Kudos to Ian Blease for securing the services of BA in his first major deal at the club. The best available option on the market.

Let's hope his new player deals are equally as impressive.

The pack could certainly do with more go forward