Whether he's happy and whether he's ready are two different things.

The second one is mitigated by Salford taking that chance. If there was opportunity to play SL I couldn’t see a player refuse who will unlikely be playing SL this season. You never know though. I just think it’s win win and may sweeten the deal as we are stacked at centre.

I think you are missing my point.
He's our player. We want to develop him and make sure he's ready.
If we sent Croft I'd be fine. He can physically handle it.
If you send someone that isn't we will get a broken player back.

I can see that side of it too. He isn’t a young player at 18 years old though I don’t think. Isn’t he 20/21?

I suppose that’s a gamble with every player and some thrive after being given the opportunity where others don’t.

Croft would be a good option too. I think Croft offers good rotation and solid back up options though for the first team.

I still don't think we should discard him. We got him because we thought he had potential. Let's nurture it and see what happens.

I never said we should discard him. It’s quite the opposite and it’s
An opportunity for him to grow with SL games. If anything it would enhance his development and nurture him better. He would still train 2/3 times and be monitored by trinity but it could be a good opportunity for him to grow and reach his potential sooner.

Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10

Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10

A big and solid performer and metre maker. But he left the New Zealand Warriors because he was reportedly homesick, I suspect the same would happen if he moved over here.

Quote FIL="FIL"Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10'" Great player but I don't think he fits our ethos and team dynamic.

Quote FIL="FIL"Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10'" Great player but I don't think he fits our ethos and team dynamic.

Would he qualify for a visa and everything does suggest he prefers to stay in Australia

Quote FIL="FIL"Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10'" He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

Quote FIL="FIL"Matt Lodge anyone...??? https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/other/s ... ee60&ei=10'" He's notoriously the biggest trouble causer in the past 10 years of the NRL, I'm fine with him never playing Rugby League again never mind for Trinity.

The announcement last week about ‘immediate’ player sales doesn’t seem like it was very immediate.

Though I don’t know if true suggestions from some posters on social media are that some clubs aren’t happy that the vote was rejected for quota and salary dispensation and there’s a push for a re-vote. Suggestions that any current offers are on hold to wait and see.

Call me old fashioned but if the vote is no then you shouldn’t just repeat it till it’s a yes. Clearly a couple of the top end clubs close to salary cap want a piece to further strengthen but they should have to wait till those who have space make their plays.