Guess that opens up a quota spot to sign Rimbu then.
Still need to offload Okunbor and get somebody else in, preferably at centre, but that likely depends on what Walker is doing and wether we will need a good full back or not.
Offload Ock and Pele for a centre and full back would he nice.

Interesting the club takes a zero tolerance on domestic violence, but has Ashworth on the books, and also agreed to the signings of hardaker and Okunbor with their previous indirections?

I was just thinking that.

This leaves us very light at full back should Walker be off at end of season

Litten and Moy to share it next season and use the quota spot on a hooker or centre?

Obviously the influence of our new coach and his zero tolerance approach to unprofessional behaviour. If that is the case long may it continue. He has his hand on the pulse of what is happening over there and it will have been flagged up by him immediately it surfaced in the media over there. For me, this is quite frankly exactly the right thing to do every time you can't condone that sort of stuff and we shouldn't have in the past, players have to appreciate the responsibility participating in professional sport carries. I wouldn't be surprised if he was trying to get out of Aus to avoid facing up to it but anyway if this is true you wonder how he would have got a visa anyway. As for Myler well Ive spoken to several folks at the club both on the playing and backroom side of things and the word most often used is ruthless; after what has gone before I quite like that!

I'm pretty sure Stewart was coming for 18 months with the club knowing that Walker wanted out. We will now look to replace Stewart, probably with an NRL signing - plenty of quality full backs over there who can't get in first grade.

Stop panicking people - this recruitment drive is ever moving

The right thing to do, especially if still going through a process and outcomes undetermined etc.i applaud them making the decision

I think it shows mylers naivety in the role as well, and will probably take a bit more time on due diligence moving forward. Maybe too be expected.

Shouldn’t bow to the pressure of people wanting good news or a 6pm announcement and rush these things through as you can and have end up with egg on your face as a club, just to appease the instant gratification supporters .

I agree this may well be the influence Cartwright and his ethos on being a RL pro which if so it's something we have lacked in a Coach for quite some time, one that has strict standards that players are not just expected to meet but will meet.

Wonder if Hardaker may be an option we look at in his old position of FB if Walker is moving on? I wouldn't be against using Hardaker as FB if we bring in a quality centre. All depends on the Walker situation.

It would seem that the club and coach are going to be the ones in charge moving forward instead of the playing group

Not sure Myler can be blamed, most clubs announce players before getting a visa. No way the club could know unless it's in the public, you can't exactly ring the local police and ask them if he has a criminal record. Blame has to be totally with Stewert, doing the incident and possible not telling the club.

NOT a criminal record but key point is potential length of time & possible outcome.

True others have indiscretions but these are all resolved - hopefully those concerned have learned lessons ?

Pretty sure the new coach suggesting new signings, doubt this was public knowledge ?

Half Backs sorted - no way are we getting another on big money.

We move on..................

Going down the PNG route again , If the club want to add some pace into the back line .There's an absolute speedster playing in the PNG league called Bartholomew Evi . Only 21 and would come a lot cheaper than someone from Aus .

We can't ve using an overseas quota place on someone who plays in a local PNG league.

Great name.

I didn’t think it would happen for us but I’d be disappointed if he ended up joining Salford. Salford are a club we should be targeting to catch on the field and this will make them stronger, especially if we fund it with a move for Lafai.