I don't really see how its the clubs fault for him going to Castleford if it is true. He makes his own decisions not the club - Im pretty sure hes playing now to earn his new contract for next year?

A player selected does not make you " in the plans" it means he needed hinm to do a job

RL and Agars persistence in selecting him when CLEARLY out of form tells me some players are more "in the plans" than others.

You obviously see it differently.

I completely agree, Al.

If Mariano has signed for Cas, there was always that possibility, with Powell now being Cas coach. Can't disagree that he has played well last two games, but we have played two out of sorts sides in Salford and London. Let's see how he goes next Monday at Hull. On the back of last years form, he was rewarded with a new deal for this season, but something wasn't quite right up to now. Maybe Agar doesn't want to have a player only playing at the top of his game when it's time for contracts to be renewed. As has been pointed out, we have plenty of cover in the back row. Make him an offer, but not worth breaking the bank for.

Yea I agree with you Al. Molloy and mellers were that bad he had no choice to bring MAriano back and Trout isn't upto it either. Don't blame Frankie for leaving. He wasn't a yes man he had personality something MR A cannot like. Hes basically said to Tuson if hes upto it no matter what he will be starting in the 2nd row wk in wk out next year. Mariano looked like a very good centre yesterday nobody on the line would stop frankie one on one in that position. Cas have a very good playher for next year.

How exactly do you know that then ? because imo you seem to be making things up here.

Pretty much how I see it. Never quite understood the big hype about him when he wasn't in the side. It's as if he became a better player by not playing for us but that sometimes happens when out of the side. Sure he's had some good games and we could have done with him a bit earlier when the injuries started to mount up but he's also been missing in a fair number and usually against top 8 sides. Don't get me wrong I'd be happy if we kept him but if he goes good luck to him and we should be able to replace him if needed.

Proof that care in the community has failed - again.

Why don't you offer to take Al out on a date, obviously after you have dumped Frankie. Just because Al is of a similar view to you on this issue it's quite embarrassing for all concerned that you try to justify your nonsense off the back of every statement he makes on this subject. If you believe in what you say then fine, have the courage to go with it on your own.

He makes it all up, he has no idea what either of them have said or think.

If either Frankie or Agar bumped into NGBC the first thing they would both say is "and you are who"?

well that would apply to most of the posters on here imo!NGB4C seems to get most things correct - once again imo

mariano for whatever reason 2 seasons on the trot seemed to be out of favour, until we get a couple injuries then he is in the team and looks more than worthy of a regular spot.

Re the castleford thing - as he doesnt have a contract next year at wakefield (fact) he is looking at all his options

I hope we keep him - has loads more potential than trout, molloy and yes even the sainted annikin

really and what would they say to you ?