I agree, 1 of each. That's why I said it depends on Dowes/Lauaki, as if we keep one it affects what sort of forward we need to bring in most. I still think Paul Johnson coming in initially as a 5th prop would be a good move too, if possible. If we can't get a genuinely class centre I'd sooner leave that for next season and not leave the pack short, as we've potentially got a right mess there for 2013.

Without meaning to sound nasty, I hope he does. I just don't see a use for him next year.

Wonder if they will try another approach for stuart fielden maybe although I would still like Andy Lynch myself

Problem is - who? from where? How much?
That's been the age-old problem for us over the years (Discounting Westerman).
We can all have our 'wish list' but who has the b@lls to actually come out and sign some 'great players', not 'good players'?
Maybe with the previous board now gone, AP will back the signing of great players. Just thinking back, that's how it started in the late 70's with the signing of Vince Farrar and then Knocker, then the snowball effect became the norm. To be a 'Great Team' again, we must adopt something off the cuff in terms of signings,firstly with the importance of a top coach - the most important signing.

We need to have Bowden as our fifth choice prop next year imo. Think Aldous, unfortunately, is too small.
I would still sign Johnson, but have him in the rotation with Moa, Radford & O'Meley.

Where's Laurence Pearce been playing?

Anyone think we might be interested in Peter Gentle? According to the RL press today(reportedly, not seen it first hand), he's "withdrawn" from the Cas recruitment process, and Hudgell is categorical he's not going there, but he has been over here recently. Other suitors probably Wakey and possibly Bradford given their abysmal season? Just a thought.

It's all getting very interesting. He's been over here a few weeks, presumably not just to take in a few games and to see the sights of Northern England.

Could do with a few announcements from the likes of Wigan and Cas to make the situation a little clearer. Or preferably from Pearson of course.

I'd be astonished if Wakefield could snare the Australian assistant coach.

Not sure, with my growing apathy to watching Hull FC, I've stopped going this year.

The last few times I did go I agree that Bowden was the standout. Johnson's also capable of playing 2nd row, so he'd also offer that option if Bowden looks ready for a few games.

Agreed, it would be unusual if he's been over for so long to not end up coaching in SL next year, and as you say I just can't see him going to Wakey. If Lam is confirmed at Cas, that doesn't seem to leave many options.

My thoughts too, sort of why I thought Gentle to FC could be an attractive option for us and him. Not to mention the endless puns for the HDM headline writers. As you say, too many "known unknowns" at the moment - need some permutations to be eliminated.

AP indicated in that interview that October people would realise our intentions...

Morgan indicated when commentating in the C/up semis that he hoped all would be revealed in a week or so....

When does the Rugby Union World Cup finish

Heard today we've signed Sam tomkins for 2012