Being realistic would like to see Ikahihifo, Livett, Dudson, Ashworth and Akers at Trinity.

Think they would improve us in key areas.

I think the main worry is of those out of contract how many have we resigned, I presume none but it is possible which allows them to talk to other clubs. I have to be honest currently we have not a lot to offer unfortunately other than relying on a player’s loyalty or lack of appeal at another club.

Can’t really trust the club atm to make the right decisions regarding retentions/signings.

It is a little worrying that some players have not been re-signed already.
The obvious ones are Tom and Dave. Just because we haven't heard, of course, doesn't mean something hasn't gone on already behind the scenes. Just have to wait and see I suppose.

Hasn’t Fafita said it’s his last year in SL? I’m sure he issued a statement along those lines, may have dreamt it however.

Don't know. Who is he?
I'm pretty sure the guy that plays for Wakefield hasn't though.

What he said, IIRC, was that he may do another year, but it was up to his wife/family.

Nice one.

The problem we have in signing players is we cant gaurentee been in sl next season so players will be weary of committing to us

That's been the case for a few years now luppy, that's why the club get what other SL clubs would tend to overlook.
Unfortunately the club then go over the top with the length of the contract offered

Yep and we have to pay over the odds to get them because of that.

It’s a vicious circle.

With relegation from SL aren’t all contracts null and void.

Heard the same thing myself and Milky fwiw, can't remember actually seeing it written down though.

I doubt that being the case as it will be written into a contract that in the event of relegation contracts are null and void or something along those lines.
The problem is competing with clubs with better finances, better facilities it's a fact of life, if it were that simple we'd all be at the top of the league, there's one or two on here give Carter a hard time, he does his job he's an accountant and part time miracle worker and works with the hand he's dealt with, we aren't unique, we don't have a monopoly on bad signings, some come off others don't that's how it is, if you can't accept it the best thing to do is walk away like some have, it's less stressful.

Seb is likely to resign with hudds, he had said he would if his family were willing to stay in the uk. I suspect he has already signed on the dotted line as for instance Russell already has from that list.
You can have ashworth he should be playing his best RL at the age he is but has not impressed at all, there’s a reason saints let him go. he’s a big unit but makes far too many errors and is prone to dropping the ball.