I think the club realised they had to change the way recruitment/retention was being done. Too many over the hill signings made in recent years alongside some dubious re-signings on long term deals which just haven't worked out, culminating in the club having to waste money paying players off

We haven't yet seen whether TS signings will be an improvement (Cliff was great but obviously no longer with us) but you have to hope with his experience he will bring in not only better players, but better people to the club

Don't all clubs do that?

I'd imagine so, but there are these mystery SMC bought tickets which is unique to us

I'm sure we'll be fine. The attendances have been poor for the last three games but just a bit of on field improvement and hopefully a bit more good news with regards recruitment and investment and the figures will rise again.

Looking a tad more positive than 6 weeks ago.

Smith and Gene jettisoned
Mega experienced serious NRL head coach appointed
Gaz Ellis brought back
Marquee signing in
Quota spots being freed up

Obviously there's other less positive stuff (Hardaker for one) but if we keep bringing in players incrementally better than those here, add a sprinkling of quality like Asiata, and continue to develop the likes of Martin and Charles, the medium term outlook is definitely improved v 11th April.

I'm pretty sure that deal ended when the lease was renegotiated a few years back. There is never a large amount of empty seats in the west stand that could be these mythical ones