I agree are kyd, he is a world class back row, if we could keep hold of Patterson him, Stewart and HH would be amazing.

Would he complement the one that Mario,sorry Neil Barker is tipping us to be considering in today's MEN the Warrington captain Michael Monaghan?

Persons keep saying we need to keep Patterson ... but I undeerstand he has signed for Leigh. From rumours (OK, in the pub) I feel we may have burned bridges here so I would not count on him staying.

"undeerstand"
In hindsight, I need to rein in these misspellings as a Red.

Well I seem to be in a Minority of 1 as I believe Rangi may well stay.

All comes down to Finance doesnt it? Which of the top 8 could afford his £200k pa and maybe £100k transfer fee? His Disciplinary record is poor so clubs will factor in maybe a 20% loss via Suspensions & Injuries - so Mr Accountant will be telling the CEO that Rangi in effect will be on maybe £10k per home match. Not a good return is it?

Which clubs would be interested given the economics of the deal?

Saints maybe, Catalans but Carney & Myler look to be their choice, Huddersfield (Would give RC a chance to throw the book at Baloo) - so no chance there - Leeds possibles as McGuire ageing & Sinfield gone - Warrington - well Moran could afford it but they have a top Aussie coming so maybe not - Cas ? Doubt it both Financially or suitabilty (Powell has sound work ethics) - so that would leave Hull FC - so maybe with Pryce a doubt fitness wise Hull could be the club - they can afford or maybe we could land Westerman in a deal.

So all in all I just dont think its cut and dried.

I don't understand how bridges have been burned with Patterson, for me he is a close second to Evalds for player of the season. Why on earth would we not move heaven and earth too keep someone who looked like a world beater in the centres over in France and is our best attacking option in the back row.

I have been reliable informed, that Paterson has signed for Leigh.

If Leigh don't make it to SL surely Patterson won't go to Leigh.

Baffled as to why he isn't given a 3 year deal and we make him the main attacking back row.

Maybe the Doc can branch out into boxing promotion, there's some no mark Kiwi who boxes a bit, we could take a punt on him too

Yes,that's certainly the word,but what happens if Leigh aren't promoted ?

And Maitua whichever league we are in!

Must have changed his mind as we have taken your starting back row.

Apart from Evalds they can all bugger off for me. Been e all season.