I feel sorry for Lomax.

He is all quality, but is never a centre and we'll not really get to see him progress until he gets a good run at either 1 or 6/7. If Kyle does take his pieces of silver, I'd hope to see Simmons give Lomax the job of partnering Pryce for the season.

I like Wheeler a lot, but think he's far more suited to centre than Lomax - if we can keep him fit for a few games.

To be fair, I don't think we need anything ground breaking at 7. We need a good kicking game and someone who can link smoothley with our backs.

A couple of years ago, you'd have said Tommy Leuleui was a pretty limited scrumhalf in terms of skills, but Wigan are moving the ball very well these days. If we can start to shift the ball like they do, the likes of Pryce, Shenton, Wheeler if fit, Meli and Wellens will be running in some tries no problem.

I think that side of his game has improved tremendously over the last 2-3 years, but I still think that it is only average and he's still are far more dangerous runner, I'm not saying he's just a runner though. Comparing that side of his game to Sinfield or Deacon, for example, and he is lacking even though I think he's a better player overall.



That's my thinking, but I'm not sure either Lomax or Wheeler possess those attributes, especially the kicking.

Danny Brough can kick, organise and isnt injury prone

Nay, nay and thrice nay.

I'd forget about us signing first choice, in contract players for this year.

He hasn't gone yet. If he does then I think we should concentrate on going for somebody for next year. We can't afford transfer fees and it's not like there's anybody in Super League worth pursuing for just this season. Instead of going for somebody like, say, Dobson (he's not good enough for us btw) I'd rather us recruit properly for next season e.g. Benji Marshall

100% spot on....Obst will be our back up hooker and as and when Long and Horne are injured (which based on last year will be quite abit) then he can cover at half-back.

I came on here to see what the general consensus was on who you would look to sign if Eastmond does go to RU.....would be hugely surprised if Long does return to Saints, even if he is commuting over from Wigan everyday.

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 396308.stm Bath coach isnt exactly certain of getting him, looks like its up in the air still

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 396308.stm Bath coach isnt exactly certain of getting him, looks like its up in the air still

God I hope he stays

That reads like we haven't got him , he is not coming to us but I will be gracious in defeat.

would you rather he stays this year and not get anything or leave you hanging with some money for a replacement?

I'd rather him stay. AS i said, don't want to see Sts be neutered by a money grabber. It'll take the fun out of beating you!

I'd rather he stay, period. If he has decided to leave then personally I don't know which scenario would be best. We would be kind of dumped in the pooh if he suddenly left as our other halfbacks haven't had much experience at halfback in the first team. However, I'm sure a fee for him would be useful to Saints. But if he stayed then it might be awkward if his heart is not in it. I would be tempted to bench him sometimes and give our other halfbacks a go so that we have some cover available for next season (assuming we don't make a purchase to replace him).


You wish!

Won't Eastmond have retired by then?

I hope he stays on a 4 year deal and kisses his badge at Salford when scoring in front of the red v masses