This is the thing for me. Olbison hasn't all the great of a season in 216, but then you could say the same about a lot of our squad. I can't, however, remember a time where I've come away hoping we drop him for next week. He's steady, is likely never going to set the world alight but will get on with the graft. You need players like that, workhorses, to let the Chisholms of the world take the spotlight.

I'd have him for next year. But then I'm not Rohan Smith. Maybe this is why I'm not a RL coach!

I'd definitely take bailey if it was an option, only 31 and just showed up well in a grand final quality team. Not sure he'd drop down, I'm sure he could get a gig in sl still.

On olbison I guess it depends what other options rs is looking at, if there is an upgrade in the back row available and we need the funds for that then I'd trust Rohans judgement, if there are no obvious alternatives then I'd resign olbison on a 1 year deal for the squad depth. It's one of those decisions that probably won't be clear until we see the completed recruitment, but we are short in the pack still at the moment.

Are the huds 3 gone yet or are there signings subject to the various "injuries" being cleared up?

Fair questions Duckman.

Looking at the Hudders board they seem less than enthused about getting our three lads. None of them fill an obvious gap in their side as they see it.

Seems like they were recruited by Anderson rather than Stone. I don't know how cast iron those deals are. One things for sure, their contracts here have expired and I expect they represented a big amount of salary.

Based on some rough figures in my head I'd say the exodus of players probably took about 500k of our wages bill at least.

Or, will do in January..

Not much of an Olbison fan here either.

Seen some really feeble defence at times and doesn't make any impact going forward.

Not sure on ryan bailey, does he have a mental health issue? His time at hull kr and castleford were well documented and the guy needed help. His time at warrington playing in a top super league side may have helped him focus. A drop to our level could lead to disaster for both parties

Does Bailey really fit into the philosophy that RS seems to be running with the squad so far? He doesn't really strike me as someone who would be willing to go that extra mile for the love of the club.

Also, he's a complete and utter bell.

Hard to disagree.

I'd sooner sign Phil Bailey. And I mean of Earth, Wind & Fire fame, rather than the ex Wigan back row.

I suppose beggars can't be choosers though.

I know it was one bad injury but if Dodds was looking to stay over here love us to look at him. Bear in mind his last NRL game was the grand final v Cowboys

He's a complete and utter bell... who can play hard tough rugby. We need that in the Championship.

Tbh, I actually reckon he's too good for us (never thought i'd hear myself say that!!!)