I generally agree with comments made and think that whilst we might not have gone backwards as such, we look like a squad that is going to be reliant on people maintaining form with youth/fringe players pushing on just to stand still.

Have I missed something, but wasn't there supposed to be a WOW signing that got us all excited before the cold grip of winter reality set in?

Agreed, and as the only reliable source is Abe, and he is currently AWOL, i’ve decided to accept our business is done. The using of a quota spot on Russell still baffles me but hopefully there is method in the madness.

What's the outlook for Nolan Tupea? Is he coming in with a similar pedigree to Lindop & CTW? Could he make an impact next year?

That was Abe I believe and was not till after the event he revealed we had spoken to Cleary. Think that’s what it was.

Now that type of signing would have me buying a season ticket! This also makes me think we have more cap space available than previously advised.

They were talking about Cleary before we signed Rusell, we're full up with Quata spots now.