You also increase the risk signing injured players, the club knew Trueman had big injuries and still went ahead (though had already signed when he limped off a final time for Cas) Sutcliffe also looks somewhat fragile as does Ashworth.

everyone in the media is aware that Sezer and Rapana were both on the back burner while our number one target was still a possibility but when he decided to stay at Leigh both were signed PDQ almost it was said to me in haste.

Pretty much agree, although to stick up for seizer he has played well this season and Wests are much better with him, think they have only won one game without him. Was good for Hudds, but inconsistent for Leeds ( Same as Croft this year).

Agreed... as mentioned already Sao is a potential one, Walker, Tuimavave, Tindall, Mitch already pretty much confirmed and Houghton retiring, Morgan Smith too looks like he will be gone.

Still think we're short on experience in the middles so see Sao staying unless there's a couple of domestic/fed trained non British players in the pipeline. Would still like a centre, half and prop but who knows if the players or cap space is available.

Unless Sao leaves, we have no quota spots.

I hope, that if Thirkell buyout is announced in the next few weeks they show some intent with a transfer fee being paid for a domestic signing