...is an absolute monster with a good pair of hands, can't see him leaving Souths though, they're building something there.

I thought he'd already signed for Gold Coast for next season and beyond. Ben T'eo in to replace him.

No point wasting your money on him when Gareth Hock is a better player.

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He did, for four years. I think there is still ongoing concerns about the Titans finacial viability.

True, but i'm thinking they'll be a long queue of NRL clubs ahead of any clubs here if he becomes available, especially with the increased cap.

Simple fact is he's too good a player to be wasting his time over here.

This. I can't see any decent half backs leaving Aus anytime soon but I maybe wrong. Say if Carney goes out and gets bladdered again for example... And why would Gallen leave Aus? NSW captain and shoe-in for a test jersey? Only Matt King comes to mind who give up those to come over here and the SC increase will kill that prospect.

Dureau has just signed a 3 year deal at the Dragons hasn't he? So that's him out. In terms of half backs, who else from SL is there? Smith snapped up by Wigan. McGuire and Lomax won't leave. Chase? Brough? Hence why I said Luke Gale. Only 24 and he's improving year on year. Yet still a good back up for Myler & O'Brien who really should be our future.

In terms of a 9, Roby won't leave Saints. McIlorum nailed in a pie shirt. Henderson has extended his contract too I think? Hence probably why we wanted Daryl Clarke, but I really rate McShane since I saw him tear strips off our U20s last year. Higham must be nearing his sell by date too, maybe one more year so Dwyer takes that spot eventually.

There isn't enough top quality players for 14 teams IMO, especially in the key positions 1, 6, 7 & 9. Hence why I'd be happy with the players I picked. It's a tough one, especially when you rule out anyone currently in the NRL.

Regardless, it has never been Tony Smiths style to ever bring in more than 2-3 players and he has taken of late to looking around the English game.

Maybe we should have faith in the Academy system. However, I don't fancy us playing with both Myler and O'Brien in tandem partnership.


( what about Dobson? To me he is the nearest thing to Briers in SL..)

Agreed, I'd take Dureau too.

Sam Tomkins and Gareth Hock. We could erode the power of our immediate rivals for our own benefit, just like we did when we took Nat Wood and Westwood off Wakey when we were fighting them for relegation.

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That's it Chaz, it just makes you realise how forward thinking Salford have been getting a full squad of Sharks in.

We must act now as a matter of some urgency less we get left behind in the race for the 8 man scrum-fest

Wire should get in quick with a fast 'prawn sandwich' food stall under the North stand. Plenty of money to be made there.

Lee Briers on a two year deal to finish his career. He's still the best player on he pitch every time he plays. He's got two more years in him easily. This would be the biggest signing of the Winter if we could get it done.

Why would anyone like that come and take a step down in rugby standards and money to play in Super League? Unless of course he wasn't taking a step down in money!