And will no doubt reappear next year, and the year after that, and the year after that....

If people perform well in their job, they normally hope/expect to be rewarded for this with more pay. Why would rugby league players be any different? If you let them go, you're accused of having no ambition, if you keep them on and pay them more, you're accused of not using the money to sign XYZ and of having no ambition. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

If/when we can operate at or near to the full cap, then we can rightly raise our expectations. As it is, if you look at the quality of the signings we've made so far (based on reputation, of course) and the players we've managed to retain, I'd say we've done pretty well to this point in time, given the prevailing circumstances.

…… because it’s just not as juicy as thinking that all the money earned from transfers goes into the boards back pockets. After all, what is there to complain about when it’s all so logical?

Must say about Ryan that there isn't many better sights in RL whe he's in full flight, like last Saturday and his try at Saints.
But pleased Luke George has signed up again, hope he can stay fit and well.

I'm chilled!

He tried a pass vs Hull KR as well from a tap restart, went into the stands though!

if someone mentions ted are you telling me you dont imagine his round head and then immediately pan down in your minds eye to see what he's got on?

Erm, I think that may just be you.