Just in case the mathers thing Is true then, Taxi for Agar!

he was the best player on the field by a country mile in the cup game with cas. he's not my favourite, but to deny that he is talented is just daft.

i suspect, and i have no evidence to back this up, that englishman rangi chase's new deal will mean that they have to unload one or two of their higher earners to make ends meet at cas. who have they signed to date?

If they are letting him go it appears it is to make room for Lee Smith, i would prefer it if Cas could accommodate both players, and we kept Tongia personally.

I don't think I would ever use the word cowardly about any Rugby League player. I do however think he is sneaky, niggly and a bit of a s**t.

Having said that your assessment of his ability is way off the mark IMO. He is a very good attacking option and played almost like an extra halfback for Cas against us last year, a lot of their ggod play went through him. Not so convinced about his defensive attributes however and given all those factors I would rather give Tongia a go, but it's not our choice is it, it is Agar's.

mathers i would rate more highly than smith.

And from what ive seen of tongia, he looks a better prospect than both of Smith Mathers.

And if rumours are to be believed, Tongia is also already signed up for next season

Yep and if rumours are believed he has been since just before Agar took over and he now want rid. Mathers problem is his consistency. He can look great one minute then come up with an absolute howler the next, especially defensively. It doesn't make sense for Agar to get rid of Tongia for the exact same reason and then sign Mathers, other than the quota situation which then points to Obst being a done deal. If Tongia has to go then i'd prefer Smith over Mathers any day. I'd probably even go for Paul Sykes first, at least he can kick goals.

I would not mind if Mathers came to Wakey. Can be used in many positions. Does make the odd error but would be a very useful signing for us.

Thats the problem nobody knows. I would keep him anyday above smith or mathers !

Who is our goal kicker for next season? Can Issac John Kick goals?

Probably Collis. No idea about Johns kicking though.

We want our head read if we go back for Obst. Did an honourable job for us in the past but we don't need yet another mid level mediocre import on the side.

Ref: Mathers, he is a horrible player and I would struggle to support him - and yes he is prone to the odd howler on the field, and being at full back they are magnified, but he is no doubt a quality player and good enough for us.

Rather him than Tongia. No question at all.

Far, far too many average imports. Disappointing to say the least in my opinion.

John can kick but wasn't first choice iirc. Collis is only a part-time kicker as well.