We DON'T have a quota spot available, we have an overseas trained spot available as inside_man rightly points out Anderson was indeed overseas trained.

Briers to RU (Gloucester ..3 year contract)

Lockyer in as a short term replacement.

All from the rumour grapevine.

No point in spending on someone you don't think you'll need at the start of the year. Always handy to have some cap space available for a mid-season purchase in case of injury (or sackings), especially when you don't have to worry too much about paying transfer fees for players as well.

We don't really NEED another player in all honesty.... I know some people would like to see a signing to replace King.... But we already have the players in the club to cover that departure.

I think the ratchford signing will turn out to be a great one..... one thing we have been lacking is a 6 in Briers absence..... we have one now.... one that can also play centre and fullback. Perfect fit for our squad.

Have a feeling Tyrone McCarthy has had his contract renewed with his update on twitter.

Lots of rumours around our end (Cas) that Mathers is heading back to you

No chance. He hated the travelling and now he's got little legs, here is no chance of him spending an extra 2-3 hours on his day.

Don't know of its been posted anywhere else but Mitchell has joined Cas on a year long loan.

Is he any good? What views have you wire fans got on him.

He is in the young & developing tray to be fair. Although he has been about the first team for a few years now. Not afraid to want the ball but can be a bit loose with it going into a challenge. Has bags of potential and seems to be getting bigger in build.

Heard a STRANGE one, today

Waterhouse has pulled out, and we're lining up Fui Fui Moi Moi

Can't see a change in focus from Waterhouse to Moi Moi myself due to us still having Big Dave and us letting Mitchell go out on loan. (Just my opinion). Time will tell if Waterhouse has pulled out. Hope we do have a plan B ready to go to.

To be honest, with the combination of the exchange rate and the NRL cap raise, I'm surprised any big name Aussies/Kiwis are coming over so it doesnt surprise me some players are rumoured to be thinking of reneging on their deals.

And to think in the two weeks since the post you are referring to was posted the only person who has subsequently reneged on his deal is a young English player with four years remaining on his five year contract.

Amazing hey?

I think we can cut this thread to drift from the top now.