Realistically we have to make Myler-Ratchford-O'Brien-Bridge work. There are no better UK halves overall playing anywhere else ( you could make a case for Matty Smith but he's not moving from Pies to Wire ). We are not going to get a first-rate Aussie for all the usual reasons. The other UK-based Aussies are below par. I still think that Gaz O'Brien has a fine half-back brain, and just needs more confidence. OK, he doesn't have the typical cocky 'me' attitude of many of the great HBs ( like Murphy or Gregory ), but he will get close to that as he convinces himself that he's a permanent fixture in the side with big responsibilities. Ratchford and /or Myler will be the free-running 7 to take advantage of O'Brien's creative plays. Bridge is doing a good job but his age means he won't be around in three-four years, maybe even fewer.

There are those who believe that we have some major talent in the juniors at HB, but (a) I haven't seen them to make judgment myself and (b) that was said about quite a few young HBs in the past who didn't make the grade in the end.

Widdop is killing it now that he is the main play maker at the dragons, can't see him leaving yet. I think he got voted the signing of the season by NRL fans or something like that.
Daly cherry evans will get Cronks maroon and Aussie shirt this year or next so there is a possibility of signing him if he's looking for a new challenge. Cronk is probably the best kicker in the game. IF that happens then WOW!

Oz fijian aye? Is it Petero Civoniceva.?
Wes Naiqama?

We've apparently been talking to Anthony Tupou I've been told. Bit out of left field, and a name I hadn't heard linked before. Seems we're linked with anyone these days though.

In talks with him at the time of the Waterhouse signing.

Tupou can play, but his injury record is horrific. Can't string any games together