I think a lot of people over hype Gale's displays for 2012. IMO they were steady nothing more but looked better than they were after we suffered Herbert the year before.

I'm not saying he is England material or anything but he gives us more direction than any other halfback at the club or who is currently OOC.

We could've put you at halfback and it would've been more entertaining than Herbert at least.

Marc Herbert,didn't he go travelling round Europe when he was released by the Bulls

Expect another current super league player to be doing the same in next few week

Well said.

There seems to be a real shortage of available quality halves, not just British but overseas as well. Look at trouble hull fc and saints have had finding them and their both more attractive clubs than us at the moment.

I'll be delighted if we get Carvell.

Ill be sad to see Lulia go, but not gutted as he really isn't reaching the standard he set in his first season. Feel we'll struggle to find a good replacement.

Still think we would be best with foster to centre thats where he spent most of his time at saints IIRC, so we would have purtell, foster and blythe (hopefully).

Then we are in the hunt for a winger which may be easier to acquire than a decent centre.

I have my doubts about Fosters tackling at SL level if in the .
He can and must improve.

Anyone fancy Josh Perry? Out of contract at the end of the season, change of scenery could do him good. Worth a 1 year pay as you play deal?

Josh Perry a fair call for a 1 year deal but he's subject to injuries. Last one was pretty serious.
Also he would be a quota spot

Josh Perry the NSW & Aus player? No disresepct, but the only way he would come would be for mega bucks. And he has been the latest in a long line of Aussie forwards not living up to the hype. Also I'm not sure pay as you play is allowed?
Salford seem ideal for him.

Saints fans don't rate Perry.

It does seem the far more sensible side of Billinge Hill.