Personally I am 50/50 on which one to keep, Michaels or Talanoa, but I reckon Talanoa is going to be more and more injury prone so would go for Michaels myself. I really like both of them in truth, I believe though Rawsthorne is the future. Looks like he has something about him for sure

He does look the part.

In light of it becoming harder to recruit from overseas now (having to
Play 50% of games), is it feasible we could keep both for another year, with a view of Rawsthorne being a regular starter in 2019?

i'd start rawsthorne next year myself and spend the money and quota spot elsewhere but I get your point. In hindsight having 3 quota spots on wingers is maybe not the wisest move, but we have a trophy to show for it so no criticism here

Three quota spots on wingers does seem a bit much when you think about it!

I don't think Rawsthorne is ready to be a regular, looks a bit raw, his time will come.

Would anyone really want michaels as a first choice winger? I'm sure most wouldn't whereas they would be happy with the bin man there. My only worry is his injury record as he has missed a lot of games this season and quite a few last but he gives us so much more than michaels they're not really comparable. michaels is a great back up but not worth using a quota spot on a back up IMO

If you think Michaels offers more than Talanoa your knowledge of the game is limited to say the least. You only have to watch the Wigan game and compare it with previous weeks to see what Talanoa brings. We are a completely different team when he and Fonua are on the field.

Fonua to Wests confirmed. Rankin rumoured to be coming to Hudds.

I liked Rankin when he was with us, left everything out on the pitch and was a great support player. Ideally I'd have him back, but he would not get a look in at FB (Shaul) or half back with the current squad we have,

i loved rankin, gutted when he left.

losing fonua and michaels, id have rankin back for the wing (played there for wests) also can play other positions

I'd rather have a winger than a utility player.

Not good enough for a quota spot IMO

Sounds like both Talanoa and Thompson are staying.

Talanoa maybe announced tomorrow.

Hope so!

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