I like what I've seen so far. We haven't actually announced that we've signed him but assuming we have we need to replace both Hood and Pitts eventually, probably 2026.....though Pitts looks like he is getting better with age.

I can see Pitts maybe going 1 more year but I think I’d look to spell him with 40 minutes next season. He has the skills but if we manage a top 40-50 minutes from him he’s worth a spot in the squad.

With regards to Jay Pitts, we should keep him going for as long as we can. Experienced ball-playing Loose Forwards are like rocking horse dung, remember what a hole was left when Westerman went back to Cas.

[quote="The Avenger":1cj7cp02]With regards to Jay Pitts, we should keep him going for as long as we can. Experienced ball-playing Loose Forwards are like rocking horse dung, remember what a hole was left when Westerman went back to Cas.[/quote:1cj7cp02] I agree. He's proved his age isn't an issue this year. He stays until we get an equal replacement to me.

Hood is also 33 and had looked awesome in the games he’s played so far. Powell very much rates him. Be interesting to see if he goes round another year also!

Liam Hood is everything people praise him for, I also am a fan of his, but, he does get injured more & last season on his own admission he said he was near the end of his playing time etc. It's like having the best drink you can but when there's no more left it leaves you feeling for more but there's no more left etc.