Quote Sibbs Rhinos="Sibbs Rhinos"I'm all for promoting youngsters but I don't think we currently have anyone who can replace what Ali does for us. He has more than once won us the game because of his flair, and just letting a player like that go without a replacement would be a big mistake. We need these game breaking players in the squad.'"
I've already said i don't we can "replace" him plus we have Beastwood who does a similar job in terms of off-loads,big hits and game-breaking plays.
It's still a big[size=200 IF[/sizewhether he goes or not but players like Pitts and Manning if their development continues will deserve a 1st team chance imo plus the other youngsters like Watkins,Bjb and Mcshane will be looking to have decent contract upgrades when the next negotiations start if they've lived up to their potential.
I want him to stay but if he does decide the time is right to move on we do have the squad to cope and maybe spread his contract money around a bit more.