Atoni, Faatili, Shaw and Cozza out of contract so we might be looking for props as well. I think a right winger, a couple of props, a loose forward and we're good to go. I'd be happy going into next season with Vagana, Nikotemo, Storton and Croft as our second rowers

I wouldn't be surprised to see Crowther come back, I still think it's crazy we let him leave in 2023 and picked players like Kevin Proctor.

Considering it was his first game back Atoni was impressive against Saints, I’d be happy keeping him if he is willing to stay. 

Didn’t we pick up a young back rower from Warrington recently too? Can’t remember his name. 

I'm the same. Atoni is a keeper for me.

After only 1 game it’s way too early for me to decide if Atoni is one we should keep beyond this season. 


A few more performances like vs saints and some consistency at SL level would go a long way to convincing me though. 

Matt Whitley I think could be a good target for a couple of years as a second row option. 

At least there are some potentially quality targets available. 

I'm the same with Atoni. Unfortunately he was poor last time he was in SL, he needs to show he's moved on from that.

Give over.  He started very tentatively but hit some good form or moved on as you say, once Fifita took him under his wing.  

No, I won’t give over. 

He was poor 2/3 of the season and improved the last 1/3 of the season. A season which we still finished rock bottom and got relegated. 


I want to see some consistent good performances from Atoni before I make my mind up about him. 


What exactly is wrong with that? 


He has a lot to prove at SL level especially after our last time here in 2023. 

I reckon Atoni will be snapped up by another SL club if we don't offer him a decent contract. That's if it hasn't happened already.