For the half back role it's Holdsworth and chase and if we cannot get them third choice Brough, looks like everyone knows Jason Crookes is signing for us and then i think that just leaves a spot for another big (NRL?) front rower. See Westerman and Ellis being our first choice second rower if tickle leaves, no disrespect to Westy but think you can really tell the difference when Richard Whiting is in at 13. Depending on how we end this campaign, would really like to see josh bowden given more of a role, see him as a perfect like for like replacement when Lynch retires. Although could seeing us maybe taking advantage of the Huddersfield exodus and maybe a few ore from Bradford.

1. Richard Horne
2. Jason Crookes
3. Joe Arundel
4. Kirk Yeaman
5.Tom Briscoe
6.Daniel Holdsworth
7.Rangi Chase
8.(NRL Prop ?)
9.Danny Houghton
10.Andy Lynch
11.Joe Westerman
12.Gareth Ellis
13.Richard Whiting

14.Aaron Heremaia
15.Liam Watts
16.Josh Bowden
17.Jay Pitts

If Tickle wants to leave and we get a fee then I don't see a problem, like you say, he'll be going on our terms.

That was my concern until we played them at home. He largely played that role in that game and was very good, and in theory McRae should be well informed as to how suitable he will be for it.

Chase is a better defender than Dobson.

He did a very good job against us and they looked very dangerous when attacking and moved the ball well. I have no issues with him in that role.

As for McGoldrick, cover for 1, 6 & 7 but nothing more.

Correct, Dobson never did this to anyone: