More than a coincidence that when Briers is absent, we lose.

The hard part is going to be replacing him. Who is a REALISTIC target to be our lead playmaker?

The obvious candidate is Jonathan Thurston; out of contract and a fine player, I just can't see him leaving Australia.

Matt Orford is in the same category, but at 31 it is pretty much a like-for-like, longevity wise. I couldn't see the point.

John Morris is available, but I don't personally think he is up to much.

The curve ball is Ben Roberts. Going well at the Bulldogs, NZ international and has age on his side. I would imagine he is quite affordable, relative to the other off contract players.

Myler is another one, but a hefty transfer fee may compromise that one.

As for SL based halfbacks, I'm at a loss as to who is truly available.

The realistic target is Myler for me.

Was thinking of Roberts t'other day. Being in SL doesn't nessercarily have a negative effect on NZ international chances and I'm sure the beng he'd be on here would be favourably comparable to his current wage down under.

As an outside shout in SL, perhaps TS could work his magic on someone like Thorman?

Got to agree, especially on the British front there are no other half backs. My other choice would be Orford but i didnt realise he was 31, as mentioned before it would be like for like. I think we need a bit of consistency ie a half back who will be at the club for a good few years, so we can build around them rather than have to change in a couple of years time. Myler will come at a cost but i would pay good money for him as i think he is a class act. It may come down to a bidding war between Warrington Saints and Wigan. Just depends on who wants/needs him the most.

Sarcasm?

I dont think we'll ever replace Briers

Would we have won today if Briers had played 80 minutes?

It makes you wonder how any other team in the competition is ever able to win games, seeing as Warrington are the only team to have Briers? Who do other teams have at halfback...?

well we would of had a better chance we looked lost and very flat.

Think Myler is the one for me. Ok he will command a transfer fee, but will be far cheaper in wages than any of the other Aussie imports mentioned

Dos anyone know whether Warrington showed an interest in Richard Myler when he went from Widnes to Salford?

Is Myler good enough in defense? Briers gets enough stick for his defensive skills at times

Got to Myler for me, quality player with great potential to be a real star.

Be as dismissive as you like. Firstly, I have no interest in how other teams operate. Secondly, there is a definite correlation between Briers' absence and defeats. It could be as simple as a lack of a kicking game.

Myler for me to replace Briers if we don't give him a new contract. Yes he will cost but he's only 19 and the cost could be matched against the service we get from him for over 10 years for example ala Briers. Plus he isn't half bad at being a goal kicker too.

Just to add 3 games Briers hasn't played this season Salford Away, Castleford Home and Hull KR Murrayfield 3 defeats!!