Whilst the balance and quality looks better than the last couple of years how can we go with a squad of just 24 - and that includes Tickle who may be leaving.

Even with half the injuries we have had in the last couple of years we will be well stretched - we definelty need another 2 bodies.

Just out of interest, in 2005/6 when we won something didn't we have a squad of about 32?

Can you point out the part where he said HKR are making a profit right now?

Only Tansey can cover 7 and Id say that is at a push, if long is injured for a period of time we are in big trouble, im not sure what the solution is as I cant think of a player who would fit the bill in terms of wages and willingness to play second fiddle to Long, but it is a big concern, the 2008 season showed us what a big difference there is between having a good halfback on the field and not.

I watched a bit of Turner when Salford were in the national league and I was impressed, great athlete decent pair of hands but never a playmaker in a million years, not a halfback I think people are expecting a different player, ive seen his name mentioned a few times with covering Long now.

Back on topic...

My side would be

1. Tansey
2. Calderwood
3. Hall
4. Yeaman
5. Raynor
6. Washbrook
7. Long
8. Dowes
9. Berrigan
10. O´Meley
11. Manu
12. Fitzgibbon
13. Tickle

14. R.Horne
15. Cusack
16. Hame
17. Houghton

But i think Agar will go with

1. Tansey
2. Calderwood
3. Briscoe
4. Yeaman
5. Raynor
6. R.Horne
7. Long
8. Dowes
9. Berrigan
10. Cusack
11. Radford
12. Fitzgibbon
13. Tickle

14. Houghton
15. Hame
16. Manu
17. O´Meley

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