Can you really? One that isn't just as much of a punt as Sam? Don't buy into the drivel coming out of Redvee and co at the moment - nothing they love more than trying to wind us up. They can't read the future any more than we can.

As you say - not the same context - easier to attract people when you're going for a fifth title in a row. Not so easy when you're picking yourself up from the mess left by Powell.

I genuinely cannot think of a more exciting option at the moment. Nothing fills me with despair more than when I see names like Kear or Rowley bandied round - imo that would be accepting mediocrity.

Most of the noise coming from down under sees this as a great move by us. I'm more inclined to go with that than the slightly more partisan offerings from the brains trust that is the St Helens supporters forum.

Quote: ratticusfinch "I wasn’t that fussed about him coming this season but Chambers’ preference for Dudson over Bullock and his recently professed love for Crowther means I’m hoping Sam is here by Friday!!!'" Sounds like the plan for Dudson Edit: Bullock was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/

Quote: ratticusfinch "I wasn’t that fussed about him coming this season but Chambers’ preference for Dudson over Bullock and his recently professed love for Crowther means I’m hoping Sam is here by Friday!!!'" Sounds like the plan for Dudson Edit: Bullock was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/

We can't do that strategy this year because we'd be resting everybody every week.

I think some of the boys have been getting plenty of rest during games .

Didn't Powell leave by mutual consent to?

So at least there is some alignment between incoming and outgoing coaches.