I fail to see why it would be a pay cut?

We offered a load more to Eastmond and Graham the best ever.

We failed with both of those and signed Laffranchi and Lance. If we offered these 2 what we offered Eastmond and Graham then that would just seam silly.

I would imagine we could offer Pryce the same if not a little more, given that we failed to secure the 2 above.

If we are struggling for cash I can nominate 1 or 2 we could go without.

They were just examples. I could've added others from both here and the NRL (past and present).

The comparison with Lockyer may seem extreme but Lockyer is the best in the world and Pryce is the best in this country. My main argument is that securing top class half backs is difficult especially British ones and we currently have one. Losing that asset would be a huge mistake at this stage, especially when I believe he has plenty to give. Warrington and Wigan certainly wouldn't think about getting rid of Leuluai or Briers and we shouldn't with Pryce.

Eamon, please give Roby to Wigan.

I think the difference is that Pryce has had two very serious injuries, the latter one known to be a very difficult one to heal. When Hohaia is coming in and we have a few young halves who have now had a significant amount of first grade experience in their rookie year, it's a big call to decide between re-signing a highly skilled and very experienced but potentially risky player when measured against the young talent we have coming through (younger, fitter).

Sir mac is still in talks with pryce's agent but if I was a betting man I don't think Leon will be at saints next year.

As it stands it looks like we can't match the offer Catalan has made but his agent is still talking to saints, so let's just wait and see.

It's a difficult decision for sure, I've read this debate and find myself agreeing with most points and changing my mind after every post.

If he does leave then I have no problems with him going to Catalans, he would give them a real shot at a trophy in the next couple of years which would be massive for the game.