I think Hayes has already shown he is at least as good as Drinkwater with the ball and on the boot and - despite his size - better defensively.

Agreed Fitz is a risk, really hope he comes good.

Still think we need a back rower and an impact prop to challenge Wigan, but the squad is good enough for a similar year to last at least, I’m my view.

Yes I would agree. Unlikely to be a SL title winning squad but we should be competitive and enjoyable to watch. Sam will have his work cut out if he wants to win the big one in his remaining time with us.

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.