Lima should have been at the Riversiders meeting on May1st, he didnt come because his wife had just had an operation, and sent Finch in his place. It must have been something to happen suddenly or he wouldnt have agreed to come. Maybe this has some bearing on things, as all this has happened in the last week or so.

Not too surprised or disapointed by this to be fair as it was totally expected, when we signed Finch, Hoff & Lima I said to a mate of mine that I couldn't really see any of them staying longer than a year so anymore would be a bonus. I do think we need a truly world class prop with abit of menace to replace him though even with the depth we have in the pack at the moment.

Don't talk sense. You mean to say we're doing things on the quiet like this year, last year and the year before? You mean we aren't washing our laundry in public and are keeping everybody focussed on the task at hand? Not good enough. I want announcements and I want them now.

I want to know who eats the most weetabix. Who has the lowest body fat % and our squad for the 2014 raid on Super League as well as full details of our licence application. Let the fans know what is going on. IFL OUT!!!!

I can't remember the wailing and gnashing of teeth from the usual suspects when we got Lima, Finch and Hoffman before their contracts ran out. We were able to take advantage of a particular situation and therefore it's a bit hypocritical to play the victim now.

You guys must have a big wedge of salary cap to spend next year, and it cant all go on contract upgrades for existing players. I excpect to see some good signings from you soon

And quota spaces too...

Let's just wait and see what the plan is. Then if we don't like it, have a moan. But for now we only probably know the half of it.

As said wait and see. However it's annoying that a former manager released early from his contract at his request has then come back to tempt players to seek a release on their contract. It does stink in its own right, regardless of who we may or may not sign.

Now you're talking sense. This is going to have to stop or it will start to catch on.

IMO this will not have as big effect as people are thinking. We have some quality props coming through the system as well as a number of them stepping up to the mark this term.

I don't mind Lima leaving, he's a big loss - but with the lads coming through am I still as confident going into next season with the likes of Dudson, Crosby & Spencer showing they can handle it this year.

With Lauaki, Flower, Mossop & Prescott we are sorted next term, with Dudson, Crosby & Spencer in reserve.

All I ask if that Jeff gives his all for the rest of the season to help us once again lift our title & the challenge cup. If he does this, he's a winner in my book.

Good Luck Lima!!

Just pie in the sky!

You 'HOPE' that things will be better.

Props are a rare breed.

They don't get into their peak till their late 20s, and often their early 30's in age.

Our youngsters MAY fit the bill in the future.

But there is nothing there at the moment. Mossop may fill a prop spot.

I really rate Prescott. But the modern game needs a number of front rowers.

Hell, there is lots of debate as to whether Fielden will ever play for us again.



Our best ever was discarded by Oldham. He however was a freak, because he was a 'ball player', and a relatively late developer to the pack - Brian McTigue.