George Burgess as well. Two poor signings, one past his best with a bad injury when signed and the other a journeyman who never made any impact at any clubs he has played for, not even when at Leigh on loan.

Get on the phone to wakefield and get Tom Johnstone in

On the whole, sadly yes with regards to Burgess. I don’t agree he was past his best but it’s clear his hip injury was far too severe and debilitating for him to play on. Doing so possibly risks his long term health and no career is worth that. I’ve said it before and I genuinely feel sorry for him. We threw silly money at him hoping he’d be our pack leader for years to come unfortunately his body just isn’t letting him. He’s best to retire medically IMO, not for anyone but himself and his family.

I'm surprised that the club have not yet officially announced the departure of Joe Burgess to Salford. The season is over so why the delay?

*You watch, the announcement will happen later today, happens all the time!

We need an announcement. Someone should announce when we're going to have one

I think others to exit without any insider knowledge but purely based on estimated financial needs will be

Jake Shorrocks - I believe that he is out of contract. Not good enough.
Joe Greenwood - wouldn't be surprised if he goes to Leeds. No place in the 17 for me
George Burgess - assuming the new investor will help to pay him off
Amir Borough - just don't see where he fits in for 2021

Personally can't see anyone else coming into the squad which will leave us exposed in the three quarters and a very small pack.
Hastings and French will have negotiated huge contract increases which together with reduced Sky payments I think will severely reduce our potential to obtain anymore new bodies.
Think wherever possible we will play with 3 props on the bench and "make do" with the three quarters

Surely if these people are on the cap now and leave there will be the funds from their salaries to go out and get new blood. I know some of the younger players will get improved contracts, but there will be money to spend. How much, no idea, but a 3/4 and a prop.

I'm sure someone better than me can list who's in and who's gone or potentially going. From that I bet there is cap space. If we lose Burgess at prop as marquee we get 150k back for a start.

Reduced Sky payments, Bateman together with improved terms for French and Hastings I suspect will be over £500k in reduced cash available versus 2020. You will also need to include extra cost of Havard's new contract before the standard increases for the young guys coming through the ranks.

I'd also be pretty amazed if we keep many of the reserve squad other than a handful such as Hanley McDonnell etc. With no games to play unless we can loan out players what's the point in keeping them unless they have any possibility of playing first team rugby

I have read somewhere else that IL is planning on keeping a trimmed down squad this next year due to impact of Covid / TV deal etc.
we have tended to run a squad with more depth than others and whilst we may not always have had the best 13, we have had the strongest squad due to depth

as a game, there is that risk of losing a generation of players, especially if Academy and Reserve grades arent there

The distinct lack of announcements detailing announcements for important announcements is frustrating. IL and KR should hang their heads in shame keeping us fans hanging on for details about future announcements

Has anyone seen Hastings in Wigan since the final? He or the club could easily quash any rumours of a u-turn with one short statement.

I’ve just seen a twitter post from him which he says he “can’t wait to see what next year holds”. No mention of staying at Wigan. Discussin. IL should cancel his contract, he’s clearly not committed. He doesn’t even want to be here else he’d mention Wigan!

That's rubbish read it properly

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