Wires71: This could scupper our Liam Knight plan.  https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/key-super-league-salary-cap-1109791?fbclid= This change has been on the cards for a while now. It will affect the Liam Knight rumour of Wire signing him, but we would benefit from Like Yates being off Quota.

Wires71: This could scupper our Liam Knight plan.  https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/key-super-league-salary-cap-1109791?fbclid= This change has been on the cards for a while now. It will affect the Liam Knight rumour of Wire signing him, but we would benefit from Like Yates being off Quota.

Knight's deal with Hull FC is only until the end of 2025, so we could still try to sign him for 2026, even if this rule change happens. It would then depend on what the player wants to do. If Knight came to Wire, I'd like it to be because he actually wanted to be here, rather than because of a scenario where he preferred to stay at Hull FC but was unable to.

Very good point. 

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/liam-knights-future-stance-revealed-10129441?505= Knight wants to stay at FC, but knows it rests on next weeks meeting

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/liam-knights-future-stance-revealed-10129441?505= Knight wants to stay at FC, but knows it rests on next weeks meeting

Whenever I've seen Knight he has looked like a penalty machine. A big body yes but not sure he is a great signing.

Knight has only conceded 3 penalties in 5 games so not sure he's a penalty machine.


He's been good for us, especially considering he had no pre season.  Getting better as he gets up to match fitness and can do big minutes.  Defence is excellent 

Just remembered Chris Satae is still off contract next year (i think), Would be happy with him as a Musgrove replacement. I'd still keep Vaughan as i think he still offers plenty to the team.

I thought the quota change was already in place for next year, i didn't realise it was still yet to be decided.
It would free up Yates spot for us at least. I don't think it will be Green lit though to be honest as it creates an unfair competition in that respect. As say (for example) 10 team only have 7 overseas players but 2 have 9-10 potential overseas it can create a bigger gulf.
The fact we're trying to create a more even playing field for a more competitive competition, this would go against this and create an even bigger imbalance.

Yes I would extend Vaughan. Still our best prop by a mile. 

Sorry if my posts are disjointed, but my posts and others posts keep disappearing and re-appearing, so it's all out of sync for me still.

Absolutely agree, if the right deal can be reached between player and club where it doesn't effect the rest of our recruitment/retainment on the cap. I feel that is where we are still being hurt by a few massive salaries within the squad that's what is holding us back with bringing player in. 

If the quota dispensation does come in, it would make Signing Satae even better as he would be one of the players coming off the quota.
But Burgess might not be interested in him anyway so might just be all wishful thinking. And to be fair i've barely watched any Catalans games this year or last, so i don't know if he's still as good and effective as he used to be??
Just out of interest who does everyone think will definately go next year?
Musgrove is improving so may be re-signed, just hope it's not an improvement as he's trying to get a new contract, and i'm unsure on Tai. Although he isn't the best with his attack he's still a good centre, if Burgess is set on Lindop long term he might let him go, but he might keep him another year to help Lindop develop more and not burn him out too soon?
And Dan Russell, i think unless a class second rower becomes available i think he will still be here next year, although i hope Holroyd is earmarked long term. He's still young and will develop a bit more size through the years to help him prolong his playing career.
And Oli Leyland, it seem Burgess has no confidence in him at all, so who knows.
I also think unless Wrench bursts back on the scene and is undroppable, and gets a long run of games i don't think we'll re-sign him.
And i think King warrants re-signing, but odd that we haven't already.