Sinfield's been there before and coped admirably. In my view, a longer break would do him no harm whatsoever. As for a McNamara inspired England, it might be better him picking the majority of players from the club sides who've achieved the most.

I was under the impression that Sinfield came out after last years tests and said he was considering his future in test matches and whether he would tour at the end of this year.

We have heard nothing since, but the lad has kids to think of. It may be that he's made the decision for McNamara.

Are you suggesting Kevin Sinfield has announced his International retirement but forgot to tell anyone?

Dr Strangelove was a great movie.

No. I'm saying that he announced last year that he would have to consider his International future for future tours.

I was asking, could he have made that decision.

haha. Am I the only one laughing that those options go hand in hand. Retire or Salford hmmmm.... its all the same.

I'm not sure that we need to make so many changes to the squad for next year. We need to think about the players who will need replacing the following year (Leuluai, Senior, Buderus, Lauitiiti, Webb(?)) and how we will introduce their replacements (Ambler, Watkins, McShane, Clarkson, Jones Bishop) without too much disruption but giving each enough game time.

We have enough young quality in the wings (not on the wings) to fill the gaps, and the last time we brought through a group of youngsters we had some great success on the back of it.

One area we do need to improve is our playing style as (IMO) it's no longer suitable for the players we have in our squad. We need much more structure on attack, and to play the same structure throughout the club.

Rumour: Brent Tate is a Rhino, source Gary Schofield. Don't know how its possible tbf, thought he already signed for cowboys next season.

Great another overseas back is just what we need. Has Mr Schofield also told you there are fairies at the bottom of the garden?

Doubtful, because like you say he has joined NQC. when did Schofield say this??

It's a long time from now until the start of next season...IIRC the last few seasons we have done this kind of thread and at the risk of being rude to some perfectly good posters I can't remember anyone getting anything right... ever!!

Will this pre-season be any different?!

According to this mornings LW we are after Harauki from Crusaders and and close to signing an NRL prop but no names.

Hmm.. could be Adam Blair? Jared Waerea Hargeaves? Sika Manu?, all would do nicely, would take Harauki as well

Possibly he's been reading stuff posted here about moving Delaney to the second row.