He was recommended by Buderus IIRC.

The club tend to it right more than they don't. When they do get it right, boy do they get it right. Cuthbertson, leuluai, webb, lauititi, delaney etc etc etc.

Are we though?

While there might not be a lot of talent at the position available this season, could we get by on a combination of Burrow and Lilley for 2016 and then look at who is available at the end of next year when the likes of Rory Kostjaysn are coming off-contract, rather than commit ourselves to two or three years of a mediocre player?

Ali Lauititi has said he'll be playing one more year of Super League and will "know more soon"

I'd happily exchange him for Achurch out of the current squad, even if it's only to get 12-15 games a year out of him off the bench.

Well, tomorrow he has the chance to impress and show he can still do it.

As Andy said, i would also be happy enough to see him become a squad player for the year, he can still be very dangerous on his day as long as we can get him on the field.

I'd also have Big Ali back! His injuries seem to have left him and he's been playing well recently.

... other than limping off and sitting with an ice pack for the Bradford game and missing the game a couple of weeks previous......

That was knock he received during the game wasn't it?

Would also be happy to see Ali join the coaching side, he would bring something totally different to the backroom.

Ali as a squad player is a no brainer for me.

With Stevie Ward and JJB both missing the start of the season (and if Achurch departs) then I'd go for a 12 month deal for Ali. Don't want to be caught short on numbers and it's unrealistic to find a long term player for the backrow at this late stage of the year. Ali for 12 months then work on signing someone for 2017.

Imagine Ali in his pomp playing in a team built for offloading. Even the current Ali would be great to watch if he joins next year.

I suppose it all depends on how much wend be paying him, and what return we'd get.

There's a danger we're all getting a little misty eyed due to recent events and that is clouding our judegement...

That said..... I'd also love to see him back as an impact sub.... We got by with Kylie playing limited minutes (though that was with JP in the team).

On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.

On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.