I've seen, I don't think we should be in a rush to spend it, wait to see if we lose someone to a serious long term injury.

Rangi Chase available from July...

Is he suspended until then?

I can't see us signing a starting half back. With Widdop and Austin on the books for next year we'd be looking for someone on a short term deal. On top of that we'd probably be looking at someone who has fallen out with their present club (which might suggest a problem) or we'd be paying a transfer fee. Then there's the fact that we'd be bringing them in with the season already underway and they would need time to settle in, plus, there is the small matter that Castleford are without both Gale and Ellis and have dispensation (and Gale was probably on more money than Brown).

Price had already suggested that, prior to Brown's injury, there was space for one more under the cap. I wouldn't be surprised if talks weren't already underway on that front (I've no idea with whom, I'm merely speculating) so the additional space resulting from Brown's injury may, or may not, alter that. I would expect that the club would move for a suitable player to provide cover (maybe more of a utility player in the mould of Mitch Brown or Pomeroy) if and when somebody becomes available.

Mitch Brown is out long term I think.

Sandow? [Whistles]

Tyrone Roberts?

Do we have our full allocation of overseas players currently, or do we still have a vacancy?

I think the limit is 7, which we currently have (Goodwin, Austin, Tasi, Sita, BMM, Clark, Mamo). That's assuming the RFL haven't moved the goalposts again (again).

I dont think he's allowed to play or indeed train with any club before the ban is up in mid July.

It wasn't a serious suggestion!

he probably would be allowed to, the pies managed to get hardaker cleared to train pre ban ending and pre season,

mind you that was dodgy as anything, so probably not the best example.

kyle eastmond who will then move to centre next year

Thanks Alffi.

OT but of interest possibly.

I read the other day that out of all Super League teams London Broncos have the least number of imports with four. Goes to show how they have transformed the direction of that club over recent seasons and makes their promotion even more impressive.