The squad for 2017 is stronger already with the departure of The Church. What a complete feck up of a signing he was.

Should free up a lot of space on the salary cap, if there's any truth in the rumours about his wage.

2 priorities for me are;

1- An organising halfback who is preferably also a threat with ball in hand (and ideally a bit pacey). We need that threat ball in hand to take some flies off the runners.

2 - A forward who's got some explosive pace - our current lot are very cumbersome. We need someone who can't dent the line and get a quick PTB - a point of difference.

Get a half back with a tactical kicking game and we look set for next year

I also wanna see some big pre-seasons from our younger players, it is time for Singleton to sink or swim, he either steps up and becomes our pack leader or stays a bit part player
I also wanna see improvement in Lilly Golding and Baldwinson, Lilly probably has a few years before we can properly judge him, but if the latter 2 don't improve I can't see them at the rhinos beyond 2017

oh the irony. From the one poster on this board who constantly bickers with people.

Sure thing mate.

since when was singleton a bit part player?

Is Galloway out for a decent chunk of 2017 then?

As already said many times on this forum and likely this thread, We need a good half back that can control the game. A back up hooker/utility player would be nice but can't see it when we have Burrow and Lilley.

I am glad Achurch has gone and that Hardaker doesn't seem to be coming back. Surely we must have the cash to get the 7 we need. As for an explosive backrower I can't see it being a priority when we have so many backrowers already. Unless we find a way to remove one or both of JJb and Delaney we simply have too many (Ward,Ferres,Ablett,JJB,Delaney,) and While if Sutty stays at FB there is an argument for Ward to move to LF I still think it's unlikely signing.

Think it is a bit like jjb this year. Hoping to have him back for the start of the season but might well miss first couple of games.

In terms of signings I'd hate to see any more Aussies, as others have said we have too many already. In terms of second rowers I'd hope if Jjb/Delaney etc can take up some of the donkey work then we might see some more punch from one of Ward or Ferres.

I can't see us signing a half, and only time will tell if that's the right desicion. It will be interested to see how we go with Segeyaro from the off, hopefully providing spark but ensuring guys like Walking don't have to tackle themselves into the ground to accommodate Burrow, who can also go back to what he does best, providing impact.

Big season for Sutty, who needs to nail down a position, Baldwinson who needs to be given a shot, as well as Cuthbo who needs to probe more than a one year wonder, and Walters who I've always liked. Add in continued development from the likes of Lilley, Golding, Handley, Smith, Hallas, Jordan Roberts etc and I'm happy to take next year as a building year as long as we show improvement.

Well he often finds himself on the bench or playing small minutes with few carries, sometimes even being left out the team.
I just think its time for him to step up and become our pack leader, the guy who takes the tough carries and who gets us going downfield.

I see Singleton as an enthusiastic follower rather than a leader. And that's not meant as a criticism. At his best he does a great job and brings energy. I think he's been a little flat this year, don't know if that's just me though.

Singleton's problem to me, is that he's never really developed physically. He's still a good 10-20lbs too light IMO. He has a big frame, but seems to struggle to put size on. If he could add some more physicality to his game to go with his enthusiasm he could well become one of the best props in SL.

He needs to add some strength to his legs as I see it, as he doesn't make enough post-contact meters

I think the biggest area Singleton needs to improve on is consistency. Can be really damaging with and without the ball one week and completely anonymous the next.