Along with hooker, one of our massive concerns for next year is the fullback role. Some people dont like Sam playing a fullback? i dont think he should play there, he isnt as effective (IMO).

I dont think richards should play there, he hasnt the ball handling skills to come in as a third pivot and pass the ball like lockers or sam or finch. I also think richards is such an attacking threat on the wing, which cant be said for him playing at fullback. I think he plays very passively at fullback, not being involved in the attack as much as i would like him too.

Amos Roberts? give me a break. Okay he was glorious at the start of the season, but since we've seen sod all from him, and the worst part is last season a lot were asking what he was even doing in the famous cherry and white. Oh wait he has been injured....

Unlike a certain cameron phelps, whose been completely fit all year long.......

He's not been fit, that's why he's not been given a look in. When we played KR and Crusaders, we had a very very fluent back line. He's ball handling skills are top notch, and he has a very good sense of positioning, and great speed, and can catch the ball.

We need a "proper" fullback, not a makeshift fullback out of a winger or a halfback. I dont know if there's any knocking around on the market but for me, we may aswell use him while we've got him.

Have you been watching him play fullback? He looks outstanding in the role (IMO).

he has been outstanding all season, but if he were to play fullback? then who would play at 7/6? Finch is going to play in one of those roles, but if TL is going to hooker then we are left in such a situation that sam has to play in the halves.

Having a player like Sam, who can switch effortlessly between the halves and full-back is not a bad thing.

Shaun Edwards did it for his first couple of seasons at Wigan. It helped us enormously, and didn't hamper his learning curve in any way.

Also, I don't think we can disregard the potential arrival on the scene of Joe Mellor. This kid is very exciting, and would undoubtedly have made his first team debut last season had he not been so seriously injured.

It wouldn't surprise me to see Mellor in regular contention for a halfback shirt, along with Finch, Tommy and Sam.

I'd agree that since Riddell has announced his departure, we do seem a bit light at hooker, but otherwise we have quality back-up for most of our other positions.

Sorry, I couldn't disagree more.

From the way he can inject himself into the attacking line at will, and the fact he's been nigh on unplayable at FB at times this season I'd say it's by far his best position.

At the Quins game, I thought it was a bad move but I'm more than happy to eat my words.

There is also a possibility Deacon could do another year (if rumours are to be believed - always a risky position)- even more cover then as he can cover halves and hooker at a pinch as well.

Feka and Bailey confirmed to Salford on BBC. So thats 2..

Deacs has a better kicking game than Tommy,and is a fantastic back-up kicker if Pat is not available. He is starting to show the skills we bought him for, and I'm happy for him to play another year and put his coaching career on hold.

agree with Stu, I've been really impressed with Deacon and would like to see a full year from him.

Pryce has signed for hull FC too announcement over the weekend early week !!

what like Fielden.

please leave us atleast paaaaaat.

expro is right on this one, 2 year deal

SC permitting, I'd agree.

His experience has been a huge help to us this year, and we may endy up pretty light in the Halves next year assuming Leuluai operates at 9 a lot more.

Pryce would be world class if he had some bottle but unfortunatly he hasn't. It's a real shame because he's got so much talent and his sheer size is awesome(nothing about socks please) but the lad is just not tough enough and his main problem alot of the time is his inibility to play on with the slightest of knocks.

I'll be pretty sad to see him go because I thought maybe Maguire and especially Wane may be able to change his mindset but it doesn't appear to have been the case. Sadly for Pryce if they can't get that bit more out of him then I fear nobody will and he's going to waste his career.

On the other side of the fence i'm looking forward to seeing guys like Marsh and Charnley move up at least a place in the pecking order as both look real prospects.