Didn't Radford allude to needing to freshen things up in his post match interview?. Wonder if they'll look at the transfer market now?
Someone mentioned on here that this year looks transitional, and that does seem the case.
We've lost some major talent and we can't just plug the gaps with young kids.
Some big decisions to come for next year as well. Could be a year too far next year for Washy & Mini. With doubts over Tuli, Kelly and Manu we could see some turnover next year. Not easy in a barren market.

AKA "not charging down match winning drop goals"!

Why didn’t Matongo play ?

We do need another forward, definitely. Taylor, Houghton, Mini and Manu are all quality but none are game breakers in the way Watts was and whilst the likes of Lane, Fash and Masi are pushing through they’re a few years off their peak.

You forgot to mention your mountain of injuries

He surely must be injured for Radford to go into that game with such a lightweight bench and second row

I think the plan was to bring Connor on and give Griffin a stint in the 2nd row but talanoas injury put paid to that. Problem with Abdul on the bench is he doesn't do the shift of a middle player

The original plan was that Bowden and Griffin were not due to play, so we must have been really struggling to find 17 fit players.

Definitely need more size in the pack, I also think Bowden has been ineffective and needs to sharpen up or be moved on, he's 26 now and in his 7th season in the first team and should be in his prime, yet still not showing much aggression.

As for short-term moves, is it worth offering some cash for Sam Moa? I believe he's off contact at Catalans at the end of year, and McNamara may want to free up some salary cap to solve other issues (such as Luke Walsh being unlikely to return in the halves) not stood out at Catalan but he was brilliant for us first time round.

no non fed spots available

Peggy stated we spent all the money we got for Watts on an unproven junior, now that's an expert analysis



whichever way you look at it the decision has weakened us and Radford/Ellis haven't bolstered the side since Watts was sacked off. Did you think that losing an international class player would have no negative effect, did you expect the club to replace like for like or just leave us a top forward short for the rest of the season?

We are missing the go forward of Ellis, Watts and Fonua.
Let’s hope Bureta can start staying on the pitch a bit longer . That might help things !