Quote: Rocknrolla69er "Who's seen Smith play? Any opinions, I'm guessing he's coming in t 6 as Reynolds replacement, as it was the first position Hodgson mentioned in the Smith interview. He l be playing for a deal and I think he l be pretty decent, got a gut feeling as u did about Lovodua. His versatility will be priceless for us, could be a shrewd signing for next season offers cover right across the pivots Scratched my head at Hodgson alot but can see what he's trying to bring to the team, modernising'" Worth reading the comments when he left the Eels https://fb.watch/emRROBm5Wl/ We are lucky to get him, as good enough to play still in the NRL and think he will get a contract for next season, particularly if he performs for us.

Quote: Rocknrolla69er "Who's seen Smith play? Any opinions, I'm guessing he's coming in t 6 as Reynolds replacement, as it was the first position Hodgson mentioned in the Smith interview. He l be playing for a deal and I think he l be pretty decent, got a gut feeling as u did about Lovodua. His versatility will be priceless for us, could be a shrewd signing for next season offers cover right across the pivots Scratched my head at Hodgson alot but can see what he's trying to bring to the team, modernising'" Worth reading the comments when he left the Eels https://fb.watch/emRROBm5Wl/ We are lucky to get him, as good enough to play still in the NRL and think he will get a contract for next season, particularly if he performs for us.

I wouldn't rule it out, if he does sign and play hooker, we can use Lovodua at 13, which allows Sao to play in the backrow.

Hats off to Adam Pearson, How he keeps finding the money i don't know, but we're certainly lucky he's willing to throw everything at it. He could quite easily watch the season fizzle out, blame injuries (which i think would be quite justified) and hope for better next year. But he's got the money out again and deserves backing, he can't do any more than he's doing at the moment. Let's get behind him and the team.

I admire his risk taking as well. Making it to the playoffs is worth a bit of cash to the club so he is welling to risk spending money to make it. As fans that's what we want to see, not sensible austerity and cost cutting.

Whats the compassionate grounds all about?

Sounds like he had some family stuff to focus on. Especially with him moving back to Newcastle.