Aldous and Bowden look good prospects at prop, neither (especially Bowden as he is only 17/1icon_cool.gif will be ready next season IMO.

I think we might go with the current props we have and either sign an english prop (LMS, Cooper etc) or use Lauaki as the 5th prop.

We need to keep an eye on what is happening at Leeds with their hookers, rumour is that tey are in talks with Buderus for another contract, if he signs either Mcshane (one year loan deal) or Diskin might be available.

If this happens look to release Berrigan or play him in the backs.

I dont see what some peoples problem with washy is, ok he didnt do brilliant playing at half back, but thats because he isnt one. Thought he played well when he was allowed to swap to loose forward and drift in and out of the attack adding another pivot where needed. But an organiser he is not.

Also i arent the biggest radford fan either, offers very little in attack for me, but some of his defencive stats in the past are very hard to ignore IMO. Dowes also falls into this category.

Agree that Hall and Yak should leave though

I can't imagine that to be true. I'd put down a fair bit that Radford makes more off-loads, probably pretty close in terms of meters and vastly superior in the tackling department.

Quote: Digby "I can't imagine that to be true. I'd put down a fair bit that Radford makes more off-loads, probably pretty close in terms of meters and vastly superior in the tackling department.'" Looking at the stats pretty even www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2010 Fielden tackle bust count is impressive but Radford's better at offloads and makes less mistakes, value for money Radford would seem the better option

Quote: Digby "I can't imagine that to be true. I'd put down a fair bit that Radford makes more off-loads, probably pretty close in terms of meters and vastly superior in the tackling department.'" Looking at the stats pretty even www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2010 Fielden tackle bust count is impressive but Radford's better at offloads and makes less mistakes, value for money Radford would seem the better option

Definitely agree with that, would provide a good interchange for hooker and in the halves. Would allow us to possibly free up a quota spot if the Berrigan rumours are true. Would also give us a plan B if Long was out. Also, Long mentored Smith at Saints so he'd be familiar with his game, with Smith himself and would also be able to give Smith some guidance in preparation for Smith becoming our number 7 once Long retires. Saints have Pryce, Eastmond, Moore, Roby etc in the halves/hooker, plus some talented youngsters, so Smith may be available.

A couple of NRL teams sniffing around.

I believe he is OOC this year!

Would also keep an eye on the Giants for hooker cover,I mean how many hookers does one team need!!!! Like the look of Lunt even though he may not be available, would expect him to be at the front of their queue, certainly in front of Drew, Robinson and Faimu, are there any others I have forgotten??

Folau is leaving the broncos could free up a lot of money might make a bid for there old hooker ?

I have not read, seen or heard anything to suggest any nrl clubs are looking at him.

Where have the rumours come from?

No chance of them letting Lunt go, their best hooker and very well thought of there.

Much more chance of getting Robinson who would provide excellen hooker and halfback cover.

Agree with other posters Matty Smith would be a good option.

I hope we try and sign young hungey players.

Would be happy with

Murphy.
M Smith.
McShane (year loan) or Diskin
LMS.

Tansey
Murphy
Berrigan
Yeaman
Briscoe
Horne
Long
Dowes
Houghton
O Meley
Fitz
Manu
Whiting

Moa
LMS
Lauaki
Mcshane

don't agree with that!

I'd swap fitz and whiting.

If we could bring those 4 in (I'd prefer diskin to mcshane) I'd be very pleased.

He has a couple of clubs sniffing around.