Mathers at 6 ?

I think that could work too.

Ive heard good things about this kid.

Nathan Fien would be man of steel if he came over.

you guys have hit the nail on the head here I feel.

Cas signed Jamie Ellis last eyar, which I still believe to be a fantastic signing. Getting a young half back of a sound quality is really tough - especially for clubs with our profile.

The fickle fans who bash Jamie need to remember that a few years ago our marquee signing was Brent Sherwin. What a player he was in the NRL!!!! came to cas and was gash.

To me, this is adequate proof that young half backs are DEFINITELY the way to go, not old ones on the way out.

I'd rather have a poor young 'un than a poor old 'un.

that's what a coach is there for.

....also, the good thing about wakefield's squad is, albeit small, many of the back's can fill in anywhere from 1-6....

mathers, smith, cockayne, sykes....

I was going to float that one, but didn't want to provoke the usual argument - he's more divisive than Thatcher!

I've said before that I think he'd be a good option at 6 - the strongest part of his fb play is his ability to join the line as a pivot and early season, his stats for try assists were impressive.

Either way, I think we'll need to be creative - I don't see us being a particularly big player in the transfer market.

Not sure Mathers has a good enough kicking game to play in the halves but the Lee Smith option could woek. Maybe play him there this weekend and see how he goe.

With the lack of quality half backs I can see us going with a player from the squad we have.It would certainly be worth seeing how things could pan out by trying it this weekend.

Could try for Lee Gaskell?

Decent shout. How's Kyle Eastmond going in Union?

He`s still under contract at saints isnt he? Returns from Salford loan at the end of this season.

The most disappointing aspect is the total lack of quality young English half backs, never mind how much cash we may or may not have.
There is ether a lack of good kids coming through or, insufficient quality in British based coaches to take them to the next level.