I had heard that there were visa issues regarding Paulie Paulie.

While u are here and talking about tech (kinda) have you ever thought about filming games in 360? Would make the experience much more fuller. Lol

You may as well be talking Swahili! I have no idea about filming

I wonder what position Hampshire is being lined up for. Strange signing given what we’ve already got.

Been that we have been in the market for a half, and Hampshire has played in the half`s most of his career i would guess if we are looking at him it is for cover in that position. At the moment should one of Finn or Miller pick up an injury, which is likely to happen at some point in the season, then we would have to either disrupt the squad by having Randell fill in there or play youth in Ackroyd.

Wood can also play halfback so it's not that bad. If we sign him I assume it's as a replacement for Finn when he eventually retires.

Isn’t the lad sick of playing second fiddle ? Surely he needs to be starting games regularly to realise any potential he must have. I’m not so sure he’ll get many chances with WT this season at least.

Would imagine Hampshire, if he comes, would be filling in in the halves initially, with a view to stepping up permanently.

Given that Finn has played all but one game, I think, in the past two seasons, and a world cup this year too, you have to wonder how much energy he has left. He will be 34 come the end of next season.

At some point you feel the guy needs a break.

Wouldn't be surprised, if we do bring someone in, or use Ackroyd, if they show good signs early on, whether in friendlies, or early super league rounds. that that player features quite a bit this year.

Don't see it as second fiddle, but there can't be to many GOOD teams where he'd walk straight in and take the 6 or 7 shirt. Wants to play for a good team he'll have to take his chances.

League Express saying we could announce Pauli Pauli this week

Again why is he a bit part player - why assume Finn won't get injured - why assume Miller won't get dropped - it no different to Williams last year, had Williams been a bit more effective he could have easily dislodged Miller or Finn he had plenty of chances. I get what you're saying but it's not logical imho.

Agree with you that you can't assume anything, especially with a game like RL and injuries, plus players form. But I'd say the difference between Williams and Hampshire is that Williams had looked a good halfback in the NRL, while so far Hampshire hasn't at any Club in SL. I think most of us, especially those that had seen Wiliams play thought he'd have been first choice and maybe stopped another year if it had gone well, but alas it didn't work for whatever reason and we certainly didn't see the best of him, just glimpses.