Rovelli doesn't seem to be rated by fans in Aus and at 27 isn't really a young understudy. Shouldn't we be looking for a 21-22 yr old who wants some 1st grade experience and who woud be hear to learn?

27 gives 5 or 6 seasons left. Thats a decent length of time left in a career to give. Didnt he only win the young player award 2 years ago? Is he really 27?

Thats the problem, too many people are just resigned to except mediocrity now.
[i'we should finish above Bradford, Salford, Cas'
'We should make the top 8'[/i

With Agar in charge the current board and the current squad we are just gunna get more of the same, there is no evidence to suggest otherwise.
We are and should be a TOP 4 side now, not struggling to make the 8.
We should accept no less!!

At what age does a half back mature?

All players mature at different rates. There are loads of back and forwards that was better in their careers closer to 20, and plenty that get better closer to 30 too. The big advantage of signing them younger is the fact they should be more resistant to injuries, have a quicker recovery time, and have faster reactions. This and the obvious fact that a younger player has more potential to improve than an older player.

We really need to check that he isn't made of biscuits too

I thought it was only me who thinks we'll really struggle next year, our team now will be pushing for 7th at best.

Tansey
Sharpe
Berro
Yeaman
Briscoe
Horne
Long
Dowes
Houghton
Shrek
Manu
Tickle
Fitz

Washbrook
Moa
Radford
Hame

That team really doesnt fill me with confidence, and thats assuming Long and Horne stay fit which isnt very likely. The bench is very poor baring Moa he offers something different.

We need massive change sand it all starts from the coach then to the halves. Wigan, Saints, Leeds, Wire, Hudds, Rovers are all better than us, the 1st 5 by some distance. I just cant see how we'll get into the top 6 with our current team and coach. 7th and 8th will be made up of either us, Bradford, Salford or Crusaders ( alot depends on Noble )

Tansey
Sharpe
Berro
Yeaman
Briscoe
Horne
Long
Hame
Houghton
Shrek
Tickle
Fitz
Whiting

Washbrook (Hk)
Radford (Pr)
Moa (Pr)
Manu (Sr)

Looks a good side imo.

Throw in an additional prop and half back (essential IMO) as planned then if injuries are kind I tend to agree.

Whiting at 13 would mean a different style of rugby hopefully again something I think is an important change for next season but the bottom line is we have some talented players in that squad...

Ah the memories. A team including biscuit leg, biscuit arm and biscuit shoulder. We were bound to have injury problems.

Do you think we'll get better than 6th with only 1 signing ? Hame at prop is a massive worry, any prop with any sort of movement he grabs at fresh air. Yeaman hasnt done anything for the last couple of years. We all know deep down that Horne and Long will play half a season max. I dont even wanna mention Radford and Washbrook.