I'd say we put faith in Holroyd ths year. But he's clearly behind Fitzgibbon, Nicholson, Bateman. And in terms of bench - Crowther, Philbin, Yates.

thats to be expected in a reserve, who we already know has played more than sam was expecting at the start of the year, though, 3 of the above you've mentioned dont play in the same position, and 2 wont be here next year, possibly 3.....

I know the bench players are different positions, but assuming you have Powell/Walker as one interchange, then your other three are going to be middles or bullocking second rowers, not a Holroyd type, who for the record, I'd be happy to see starting second row next year.

Was there ever anything more substantial about Oli Leyland signing?

Wood and whitehead extensions announced.

I wonder if the club are waiting until after tomorrow’s game to announce him. I understood he had signed a few weeks ago but that is second hand information. He looks really dynamic and it would be interesting to see how he goes in a stronger team

Burgess said in an interview on love rugby league he's interested in Leyland and he would add to our team, if he's available. I'm reading between the lines but i read that as we are trying to get him, if we haven't already got him that is


On another note Lolohea has just scored a superb broken play try out of nothing

Abe said that Leyland signed a few weeks ago

Think he said verbally agreed unless iv missed an update. He looks like a really handy addition if we get it over the line

There should be a bit of cap space available still, Drinkwater wouldn’t have been cheap, and Bateman too came at a decent cost despite the deductions. And while we have seen extensions and upgrades to a few junior players, I understand Stef Ratchford has taken a considerable hit.

I would expect a new face alongside Leyland.

Not half OUCH!!

Re recruitment as others have said if we saying bon voyage to Bateman Fitzgibbon and Nicholson then we need to prioritise SR