can't have too many hookers

Catalan have signed Nick Cotric on a three year deal. Him and Makinson - softens the blow somewhat of losing Davies and Johnstone. Impressive recruitment.

**Balmforth is staying - this is not a drill **

And relax everyone!

Didn't see that coming, thought with the criticism of him, us allegedly signing Rimbu, and the contract talks being public he'd be off... Glad it's a done deal, hope he kicks on now

It's good news and shows why supporters need to be patient especially in these times of change at the club.

Don't be such a spoil sport

Do get the feeling though that if it wasleft up to Grix he wouldn't be here next season.

While I would have liked a 2 year deal for him (not trying to look for a negative spin) think the fact he will be here for when Cartwright takes over is fantastic news.

Surprised but obviously pleased about Balmforth. I guess after his last two performances other clubs would have been circling. I understand Rovers were very keen but prefer to develop their own players.

I wonder if we will still sign a quota hooker or go with Bourouh, Balmforth, Smith with Hodgson continuing his development?

Surprised with that, I thought everybody at the club hated him & wanted him gone.

Good news on balmforth and hopefully frees up the quota spot and cash to be spent elsewhere

Seems our incoming coach has had some influence on retaining Balmforth, pretty pleased personally, and more importantly another thumbs up in the direction the club are heading in youth development.

I posted a few years back on the importance of producing our own players and it’s obvious sustainability, we actually need to get to a system when other clubs want our players, and be able to replace them from within.

We can have another look at Denieve next year, and with the addition of Amir, and the emergence of Hodgson and others it’s the right path.

As we have decided to not pursue the Papuan hooker, and according to the club a full back is being looked at, probably to replace the unlucky Jack Walker, which is a shame as Walker has never let us down.

Rimba not coming now glad Balmforth staying I’d like to have seen a two year deal

I've heard that Balmforth is off to Rovers at the end of next season.

JOKE.

At last ., after pages and pages of Balmforth talk. We can move on to the next player.