Quote: 100% Warrior "Sadly I think you’re right. It’s plausible that he will retire at seasons end, which in the grand scheme of things is probably the correct way to go.
As for his replacement at LF, I’d go for Hamlin. Granted he doesn’t have the hands of Lockers but as I’ve said before, the LF role has developed into that of almost a third prop forward. Props these days are passing more and more hence the development of the LF into a third prop'"
He's a massive loss if he does retire. Not just him directly, but with Tomkins going we are will be down two ball players and organisers. Hardaker is a different player to Tomkins and SOL is a different player to everyone. It's a double whammy if they both go, which makes me think he will carry on for one more season.