without doubt we need a line breaker.

Chase would certainly be the spark we need in the backs.

Personally id like to see us sign another top class winger and line up like this:

Sam
NEW WINGER
Charnley
George
Pat
CHASE?
Finch

Joel isn't a centre, and we need him back in the pack to replace Hoffman next year. Goulding/Marsh are obviously only ever going to be cover players, and we are wasting a worrying amount on Roberts.

I think we those changes and Joel back to the pack, we would look alot more balanced next year.

We seem to be doing everything possible in terms of looking to get rid of Amos.

Bloody shame IMO

Yep.

Finch and Deacon are (usually) very good at setting up our plays, but we need another dimension from the halves.

Send him our way and you can still pay half his wages

lauaki on a 3 year deal apparantly.

Has wane been confirmed as coach yet?

Dowes is released by Hull FC. Worth a 2 year deal?

Wane hasn't been confirmed as coach yet, no.

Lauaki looked okay last night against Leeds, probably one of Hull's better players except getting himself into a scrap. A bit of polishing and he could be a decent impact players for us I think. He needs a lot of coaching though.

As for Dowes, he could be worth a one year deal to see how he goes. I've always rated him as a forward who'll work a lot for his team and he seems solid enough. Again, like Lauaki, some good coaching and he could very well turn into a quality player.

According to someone on wiganwarriorsfans forum the Gareth Thomas signing is off because of demands from the RFL.

Damn!

Maybe we should go in for him again in a few more years when he's had a bit more League experience under his belt.

lauaki's dim, I honestly don't see any coach ever getting him playing to his potential.

Dowes has been poor for Hull this season and has been in decline for about the last 4 years. He doesn't have teh physical presence to play prop now IMO

The Lauaki rumour is one that appears an odd one.
The only reason Shaun Wane would sign him is if he felt he could do a good job for us. What job though?
Laualki's big and aggresive, perhaps the idea is to start with Hock and interchange with Laualki. They are both aggresive and make their physical presence felt.
If SW is going to give quite a few younger players a place in the 17 then he will first make sure they won't get bullied. With either Hock/Lauaki or both out there no one will bully anyone without end up knowing about it.
At times that extra bit of aggression is what we've needed. How often on here have we said the team need an enforcer. Maybe we're going to have two.