Its also much easier to get good props on loan than good backs or SR’s. We’ve had a fair share in the past. Baldwinson, Lawrence, Scurr, Foster, Rodgers, Green and Ho are all middle units.

I’m happy to start the season with them (although one more would be nice). And pick up someone on dual reg/loan as and when we need.

Glad we’re going in with the likes of Walker, Holmes, Patton and Lilley though. Some quality there!

What about Brad Ho?

He's not a young kid anymore, he's 22.

He did a season-long loan with Keighley, who walked away with League and made 18 appearances in a team many people here are tipping to be better than us this season.

It's time for him to step up...

Ho definitely needs a big season. The club must see something in him for him to have been out on loan so many times and still not yet cemented his place in the squad.

That 2014 season was a disaster! We only had Sidlow and Manuokafoa as actual props with then Chev Walker. We then had to get Mullally, Kaufusi, Bridge and Fakir on loan.

I like Scurr as he plays above his weight, but we are definitely very light and will get bullied by the big boys Halifax, Fev, York and Keighley have. One or 2 injuries upfront and we're screwed. Also, we have seen that loans don't work anymore, they are pointless.

Definitely need a prop or two, particularly with Scurr missing a chunk of the opening season. Hopefully we've something lined up.

Shame to hear the news about Rodrick Tai. Seems like he agreed terms and then wanted to change the terms at the last minute! Very annoying.

Sam Scott has retired.

Another forward down. Sam Scott retires just 2 days after getting a squad number. Just brilliant

Not that surprising really given the rumours that he had a chronic injury. A big shame for him. Also not good news for the team as he was one forward that could hit a decent line.

Not the news we wanted when we are weeks away from the season starting. I assume this is a shock to the club and player as he was named in the starting 17 squad numbers on Tuesday. Health comes first. All the best to SS in his retirement.

Really bad news for the player and club, Its a shame as I thought he was one of our better players when fit last season but his health comes first.

A big shame as on his day he was great player. However, we signed him at a time where he really should have retired and despite hoping an operation would solve the issue, it was a long shot. Can't blame him for giving it a go though... you are a long time retired in this game.

Feel sorry for the lad but at least he isn't taking up any more wages which can now go towards someone who is going to play more than half a dozen games without breaking down.

Good luck in your retirement Sam

Wallace would like a word! But Scott was bloody good for the 5 games he played. Gutted for him but health comes first and his interview was open and honest which was refreshing. Respect to him for not prolonging it when he could have.

Maybe this is why we back tracked on Wallace leaving as the club knew Scott might not make it.

Fortunately we are particularly blessed in the 2nd row

So 2 players gave gone before the season has started. This should free up some cap space which isn't a bad thing. It is a shame as Scott was a decent line runner and played hard, but your body knows when enough is enough. I'd rather it happen now than a few months into the season.