I hope that Smithy stays and fights for his spot as there's still a very talented player in there without a doubt

He needs flogging in the pre-season in order to get him back into his best physical shape though, as he has looked a pale shadow of his former self since his return from the "Kick and Clap" brigade

Smith is not the player he was since his return from Wasps. Also there are stories that McD does not rate him highly. Things change but the indications are that he will leave. Then BJB to fullback. Also that rumour of Webb swapping with Kevin Locke seems appealing but it will never happen!

But as rhinoms stated the mcshane leaving as he wasn't rated by mac resulted in a new 4 yr deal.
The truth is none of us know what's going on within the squad

Agree with this entirely. Smith also had the knack of putting in his best performances in the really big games.

Apparently, on his return, he had the highest body-fat index in the squad. He's going to have to work really hard to get back to his pre-yawnion form.

Would not mind this at all to be honest, look to the future and move BJB to full back, hopefully Smith can regain some form next season and prove the doubters wrong. However, I think Hardaker is the better centre out of the two and would have Smith on the wing.

I dnt think putting bjb at FB is the answer he has looked extremely suspect under the high ball all season made a hash of a few kicks in the grand final i would rather get smith fit and see how he goes

Webb to Warriors sounds daft and illogical with Locke being the incumbent FB.

IF Webb does go then I'm in the Smith to FB camp. Give the lad a chance to prove his worth with an EXTENDED run in the position.

I agree BJB looks a little suspect under the high ball. Hardaker would go well there, but that is because he is an exceptional talent who would go well in any back position ( inc stand off

). Watkins too has played FB. Plenty of options.

i see DP was saying that hardaker could play at the highest level at SO, he certainly has the footwork, pace, and remember earlier in the season when he scored twice against catalans, when he was coming infield looking for the ball, and turning to my bro, and saying the kid would be a great 1 or 6 in the long term.

I think we'll make one more signing but like everyone has already stated we should only do so, if he is of the right quality

Why give Lee Smith a "stab" at Full Back ??

He has shown to be more than capable when he plays there. Seem that he is not being given a chance with your (now) "Super Coach".





Time will tell !

I have no idea why the head scratching? I said give smith a go there and you seem to agree?

Yes sorry Ferdy - it has been a long day

But I really believe that Lee Smith has been given a raw deal from this Coach. If Lee was given a real chance; then he can play either FB, Centre or Wing. Apologies again Ferdy - I will read your posts in more detail mate

No worries just confused with what I had put!!!

Agree I like smith at full back and I know he hasn't been the same since return from rah, rah, but particulary in his last game of regular season I thought he looked good and would be more than happy to see him at FB