I think you are being super critical. To say we have more 6/10 players than most clubs does not stack up when we finished 3rd & got to Wembley. The idea that we only have 6 players who are above average also doesn't really make sense ... unless we had a hell of a lot of luck or the best coaches in the world ever. If you look at the Betting Odds for next season your ideas look a bit strange. You've gone over the top with doom & gloom.

I'm very interested to see how Alfie goes. If he has played in the GB/England RU 7's team on the wing he will be quick & skilful. If he's tough enough he ought to be handy.

Physically looks good so yeah will be interesting to see if he gets a game early on, more competion for places than anything else. But Burgess wouldn't sign him if he didn't think he could add something to the team.

So where did I question your sanity?
As far as I could be bothered I countered your argument by pointing out our 3rd place finish.
If you can show me where I questioned your sanity I will happily apologise.

Here’s some insanity for youz.
Up to you if you believe it or not.
It’s a rumour thread anyways.

Word on Fitzgibbon is crocked for our season and probably end of his career.
Hence the olive branch for Livett. Not signed but discussions as possible replacement. Robinson happy for Livett to go to get cap to spend, his contract is worth about 100k p/a.

I don’t know weather Wire could get cap dispensation from Fitzgibbon. If they can, Livett would drop on.
Hearing Sam has told Livett to fix any recreational vices he may or may not have (I’ll leave that there), and get himself into shape for being a back rower.

Vaughan wanted out or Wire, couldn’t get a club. Wire knew all about it and threatened to cancel his contract if he didn’t return for preseason.
Allegedly he’s already signed to the 2nd tier of the Aus league from 2025 2 year deal.

Burgess bro hates it at Hudds and had Vaughan gone awol, he’d have switched to Wire allowing Luke Robinson the cash to spend in other areas.
But seeing as Vaughan has now returned, Wire won’t have to cap to bring Burgess bro in.