McIllorum - Get him signed up on 2/3 years, he's not the finished article but he's progressing well and seems to break into the first team every year. He just needs to stay injury/suspension free, both factors have been an issue in the past.

Deacon - Hopefully a year extension, wouldn't want to be throwing Mellor in there in case of injury because he's coming back from a bad injuryu himself, plus Deacon was a really important player at the back end of the year.

Pryce - I'd like to see him stay because I think he's seriously underated by a lot on here, he scores a ton of tries and attacking his wing becomes a non-option, so what if he's a bit lazy on the scoot?

Phelps - Not a lot better that youngsters we already have, he may be a fan favourite but I wouldn't keep him.

I think if there's room on the cap and we arent getting anyone else the simple answer is to keep Phelps. He is a good player the quota spot is irrelevant because there probably isnt enough room to sign a better aussie anyway and he provides cover for the whole of the back line.

I think he would do the opposite of hindering the development of young talent because:
a) he IS young talent he's only 25 and
b) having him means that in crunch games we dont have to throw a youngster in at the deep end due to injuries and hope they dont run scared.

I wouldnt sign him if it means any of the others leaving (at the end of the day Pryce should probably be kept over him due to them both basically being back cover and Pryce being younger) but if they dont have to get rid of those to keep him then keep him. Simples.

Does noone remember the brilliant form and the praise he received for it at the start of the season? Phelps IS a good player.

I've been reliably informed that KP was at Odsal yesterday.

I can see Phelps ending up somewhere like Quins once they have a new coach sorted out.

That could be a good call, or maybe Crusaders, as they don't have quota restrictions.

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