Thought I'd kick off a thread where we can discuss possible transfer targets for the coming season., I'd like to keep it realistic if we can!

Please try to add some reasoning for your suggestions rather than just posting a random name, a bit of back ground on the player, why he might be available and why we could use his talents in the team.

Tim Smith would be top of my list

I'll kick us off Martin Kennedy from the Brisbane Broncos Looks surplus to requirements after the Broncos signed Melbourne prop Mitch Garbutt and could look to rebuild his career in the SL after injury ruined what looked like a great 2013/14. He was travelling reserve for Queenslands SoO team until his injury prevented him from taking up the role. 25 years old standing 6'3" and weighing 18st 7lbs so has the size and pedigree to be a great acquisition, I think he's also a former team mate of Scott Anderson from his time at the Broncos. James Webster has openly spoken about adding some really big size and power to the team for next year and Kennedy certainly brings that. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_K ... gby_league)

I'll kick us off Martin Kennedy from the Brisbane Broncos Looks surplus to requirements after the Broncos signed Melbourne prop Mitch Garbutt and could look to rebuild his career in the SL after injury ruined what looked like a great 2013/14. He was travelling reserve for Queenslands SoO team until his injury prevented him from taking up the role. 25 years old standing 6'3" and weighing 18st 7lbs so has the size and pedigree to be a great acquisition, I think he's also a former team mate of Scott Anderson from his time at the Broncos. James Webster has openly spoken about adding some really big size and power to the team for next year and Kennedy certainly brings that. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_K ... gby_league)

I agree but if we don't commit to signing a big dominant front row we will not see the best of Tim Smith!

When we're on the front foot Tim Smith looks like the best half back in the league but when we're not he looks like one of the worst.

Kear from Bulls good wing and full back and maybe gale If tigers havent signed him.

I'm pretty sure he's gone to hull kr

Before we get too deep, can anyone explain the situation as to the loanees, ie which are staying and which are not. Then we can get a clear pitcher along with the known contracted players as to the current and future team.

As far as we know at present only 5 of yesterday's team will be here next year which is amazing when you consider how well they've played in recent weeks.

From yesterday's 17
Sammut - signed
Owen - loan
Keinhourst - loan
Lyne - signed
Riley - loan
Sykes - off contract
Smith - loan
Raleigh - retiring (thanks Andy)
McShane - signed
Scruton - signed
Kirmond - signed
Gilmour - loan
Washbrook - off contract

Wildey - off contract
Lauitiiti - off contract
Tautai - leaving for Wigan
Moore - leaving for Bradford

Not playing yesterday
Godinet - signed
Ryan - signed
Collis - signed
Anderson - signed
Walshaw - off contract
Mathers - off contract
Molloy - off contract
D Smith - signed
Seijka - off contract
Anakin - signed
Trout - signed
Crowther - signed
Jowitt - signed
Johnston - signed
Shulver - off contract

New signings
Craig Hall
Matty Ashurst
Mickael Simon

I'll stand being corrected if I've got any of that wrong

Siejka - Off contract
Shulver - Off contract
Fairbank - Back at Huddersfield already

Which leaves us looking like thisFull Back Jowitt
Wings Johnston / Hall
Centres Collis / Lyne
Halfs Sammut
Props Scruton / Anderson / Simon / D Smith / Trout
Hookers McShane / Godinet
2nd RowKirmond / Ryan / Ashurst / Anakin
Loose Crowther

Missed hookers off there avenger.
Mcshane, Godinet & Wildie(?)

I think we'll sign a maximum of 9 players to add to that squad but more probably just 8.

Likely retention are Lauitiiti / Owen / Keinhourst
Meaning just 5 or 6 more signings, so back to the original topic of potential Signings for next year

Thanks The Avenger, didnt realise just how fluid it all is, hope M/C and the rest are busy because i think we should be further down the line than this. I am sure they are talking to many players but going back to the original thread it would appear we do need to be looking at most positions not as i first thought prop forwards. Hope we are not waiting for money coming in from season tickets.

Trout and Anakin are signed til 2015.
Maybe if the squad is trimmed, these two may get more game time.