How come Martin isn't an OQ player?

Ferres will be gone, very bad Pr for the club if he gets a new deal.

JJB retirement at end if season he has said all along this is his last year, i do hope he gets in the field one or two more times to get a fitting farewell.

PNG International and will hold a PNG passport which, under Kolpak, doesnt count on the quota.

Not sure the in club would do that could be rather expensive but it is an option.The problem in telling players they won't get contract's renewed is if they can't find another club is the may down tools as I believe some did earlier in the season.

It would be hard line, but would be an option. Usually I’d prefer not to do it, but if it’s the only thing that would work, then we’d have little choice.

I can see Ablett, JJB, Ferres, Donaldson, Cuthbertson, Golding leaving at the end of the season. Making space for another overseas signing and maybe an English talent or two.

Albert probably leaves too.

Imagine we’ll retain Cam Smith and give him another year.

I say keep Donaldson. He works hard and is a good, honest squad player.

Seems well regarded internally too.
We need good role models for the youngsters coming through and Donaldson works his socks off.

Yes, Donaldson clearly has the right attitude, without being the best talent in the world.

I think keep him, as I'm sure he'll set high standards in the gym and in training, and will contribute more as a squad player.

All depends on salary v value I guess. I just think with so many “new generation” players coming through, and some senior players who maybe aren’t the best trainers - it is vital we have professionals within the group who set high standards and show the way.