That is the difference between Dunners and Deacon, Dunneman was cheap.

If he's on megabucks, then yes it is a waste of cap. If he's on reserve team assistant coaches money, then it's peanuts.

Mellor has only recently made the step up from acadamy to reserves so it may be too early for him to play SL. I think he's only 18 and he's lighter weight than Sam.

Graeme West?

Probably what people are saying now. Some would be in favour and some would be against it.

When you get a minute, post all the players salaries.

Fair point. im only going on hearsay. but surely Deacon would be on a decent amount.

If he's coming as an assistant coach, he can't be earning megabucks and he can't expect megabucks either. Also if he's only acting as cover for the halfbacks then he can't expect to be earning decent money particularly if he's only going to get a few games. Obviously I'm not in a position to confirm his salary but that's how I'd imagine it panning out.

Deacon may be past his best but he is not totally spent. If he joins us and registers as a player McIllorum might as well move out now IMO.

Why? How does signing a 7 threaten a 9?

If that's the case i'd say it's a good signing.

Maybe he is coming in on a cheaper salary to learn from somebody who ive heard, is going to be brilliant for you lot.


Not wanting to be an butt licker but, i do fear you are going to be a challenge to us next year.

Let's be honest, I think more would be against it then for it.

Not many would be applauding BN and IL for signing a 30 year old scrum half rather than the 'enforcer' style prop most were calling out for before MM's appointment.

Sam and Deacs = HB, Tommy & Piggy = hooker, MM = redundant in my gloom laden scenario!!

Why?

Deacons not signing as a full on first team player, the only way he will get a game is if someone is injured.

From what i've heard the plan is for when Piggy leaves McIlorum gets the 9 shirt and Tommys the interchange hooker and we are looking at developing Mellor to take the No7 to partner Sam in 2 years.