I think that’s right but Newman has potential to get past and stay past Sutcliffe this season.

You’d probably want to ease Newman back in after such a big injury, I don’t have a problem with us starting with LS. Then again we have AS and Broadbent waiting in the centres.

I don’t think he’s a bad player. Again it’s not just about re-signing him, it’s about the terms. How much and how long for - cap spend on what is for me a utility player might be better used somewhere else. We can all have opinions on players but we don’t know the wages.

IMO Newman is a far better centre than Sutty and when he's back to full fitness then he's back in the starting side.

Announced this morning on Facebook

3 years. A bit longer than I thought it would be.

Yes and it’s an extension too so including this year, a 4-year commitment.

Like I said it depends on the numbers but a solid enough player. I just can’t see where he fits in the starting side when others are fit. Same with Myler. But it is a squad game I suppose.

Couple of others we do need signing on though.

I totally buy into the versatility/squad game arguement but 4 years seems mental given the kids we want to develop

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He must have had a rethink on being prepared to be a bit part player as beyond being back up at centre I can’t see any other roles unfortunately.

Looking at sinfields comments at the bottom of the article I feel we might see him more starting centre.

He's obviously backing himself to cement a position.A lot will depend on Hurrell if he stays,i cant see Hurrell being offered marquee money.A fit Newman and Herrell will be hard to displace in the centre.

He is the man in possession but things will be interesting when Harry is fit to play.

I think if Newman hadn't had the serious injury we would have probably accepted Sutty would get more opportunities elsewhere. Some people on here are talking as if Newman will be straight back in, and on form some time next season.
Sadly this is by no means a guarantee. That injury would have ended an older players career.....

I personally am happy with the news. I feel Sutcliffe's value often gets overlooked by a lot of fans.

He is still only 26. Maybe if Konrad stays his role within the 17 may change. However, for now, Harry is still a while off so we will run with Koni and Sutty to start the season.

Good competition for places.

Is that a fact as I've haven't read anywhere that it could have been career ending. Barrie Mac came back from a triple brake much later in his RL career.

Any serious injury can threaten a career. Just ask Yowyeh or Stankovitch. But the kid is clearly positive and young, so I'm sure will make full recovery, but will take time.....