This a good signing, I just hope he can stay fit and out of trouble.

He's going to be in for a shock on boxing day

Garbutt would be my first prop on the team sheet.if only he could stay fit he makes a massive difference. Our other props are average at best though, Oledzki will be a top quality player but a few seasons off yet. Back row is old and past it, Ward apart who is class but is in the same boat as Garbutt in that we can't rely on him playing most of a season.

Our greatest problem in the forwards is at prop. Garbutt cannot be relied upon to complete a full season at his weight. None of the others can make sufficient metres and break tackles. Peteru and Oledski show promise but we need another metre maker in the front row.

However I am still not sure who is going to be our playmaker as Myler cannot do it on his own.

We need a few in the pack.

I'd love to see

Peteru Parcell New prop
Ablett new back row
Ward

Then Garbutt,cuthbo,Ferres/ jjb and then Dwyer or utility back on the bench.

I would suggest he is going to have to be that man with Loloheia likely to start with him in the halves and i don't believe he offers a great deal beyond a running threat. It is not beyond him as we saw what he can do playing behind a confident team going forward most of the time in the first few months of the year.I'm hoping he gets the nod for England see how he handles that role at the highest level but playing behind a pack that will give him a chance.

Cuthbertson and Singleton as a starting front row is awful. Zero impact running the ball. Whilst it might cause gnashing of teeth amongst some fans I wouldn't be at all upset if Cuthbertson didn't see out his two year deal and we got a proper, no nonsense forward instead.

Singleton, Parcell, Garbutt
Peteru, New Singning
Ward

Cuthberson, Dwyer, Oledski/ new prop and Smith

Singleton shouldn't be above criticism either. He's 25 and played over 150 games. Like a few others he needs to step up to be in the first choice prop rotation or he'll find himself tumbling down the leagues.

Hurrell will be a great signing. It will mean Liam Sutcliffe will need to beef up and move to the back row if he is to stand any chance of getting in the team.

I’d like us to sign a prop next, has it been announced whether Crosby is staying or leaving? He’s ok but someone better would be ideal if we are to be contenders.

I'm probably in the minority, but I quite like Crosby.

Crosby at Wigan was a pretty decent prop, regularly won collisions and was a solid defender. What happened after that is tragic for him, and I hope he can recapture his previous form. If we believe he can we should give him another year, otherwise we need to be looking for a better replacement.

His attitude whilst on the field has given me enough hope that the better player is still in there, we just need to find him.

I agree.
Worth a punt next season. Not saying he should be 1st choice but definitely would have him in the squad and probably make the 17.