Quote: ChrisA "Sam has turned into the top fullback in super league and is probably in the top 3 in the world a the moment. Why on earth you'd want to move him is beyond me. He's played better at fullback than he has in the halves. We are losing a half back, possibly 2, if so replace 2 half backs and leave a player in his usual position were he's playing out of this world.'"
That's fine in theory, but you say "replace two half-backs" as if they grow on trees. I don't see a huge pool of quality halfbacks that are queuing up to come to Wigan.
In an ideal world, yes, I agree, Sam at #1 would be best, but as things stand at present, we have no halves confirmed for next year, only rumours. We have a fullback (Russell) who is just about ready to step up (judging on his Hull performances), but neither Mellor nor Powell, IMO, are quite ready to take over in their positions. That makes us reliant on signings, and while I would be delighted if we could find someone of Finch's or Tommy's ability that is available, I don't see many out there.