I wouldn't argue this point too hard if I were you ... Quantitive analysis is designed for basically this purpose... Made easier by the fact it's basically a zero sum game. Also kid upgrades only count if it takes them into the top 25 earners at the club...

Wheelers contract and cloughs contract = increases to Percival, Thompson and Richards contract who signed Midseason (plus change if there's a run over on any of the others)
Soliolas contract = Vea's contract + increase in Amors contract.
Laffranchis contract = Burns contract + increase Walmsleys contract
Manus contract = ???? (Hock?)

I'd have a basic guess at. We have room for another quality forward. Which we also know from what Brown said a few weeks ago...

My comment wasn't based on looking at the outs and ins.

We aren't up to the cap and we have space for another signing. That isn't a guess.

Oops. Forgot all about him!

Snide according to the dictionary is supercilious, sneering, expressive of contempt.
"In your team Cooper Cronk and Johnathon Thurston would look bang average."
Your statement fits the definition very well. Your comments on 18th September don't help your cause either. Why give me your idea of a dose of reality? I realise exactly where my team is. The fact remains the Burns has played a good half season out of two. His first season was average. His second consisted of two halves good and again average. I do not claim to know why he has performed like this. He may or may not perform consistently better for you only time will tell. We rescued his career and he repaid us by giving us half a season. Do you actually want a player like that, who chooses when to give of his best? All this of course assumes he is actually going to cross the Pennines.

You raise some good points. Serious question - how do you consider Burns compares with Blake Green?

Ade G back on the payroll too he won't be on buttons.

Was never off the payroll, in terms of cap at least

I'd take Blake Green anytime. He is more consistent, kicks better, try ratio whilst with us better. Always gives of his best. Better temperament. Only downside seems more susceptible to injury.

I heard a whisper that Burns was at the game tonight

Yes Burns was at the game tonight. He was also in the glass horse yesterday with Trent Waterhouse (must be mates from there Penrith days?). Wonder if his been training with Saints ?

Pictures of Burns sat next to Walsh and other injured players at the game tonight. Must of been introduced etc.. to the squad.

In the glasshouse, I hope he was training the hell out of that place with Waterhouse in tow.