I was leaning towards Cooper but he is concussion issues and that’s why he not playing so Hill maybe the better option if we was to go that way.

Hill lives in Warrington. He won't be signing for us.

I wonder if we're still signing the winger from York?

Don't expect us to sign Cooper or Hull, but the point is, I think Sao is replaceable domestically.

If one of those won't be signing who else is available? With only herman as a top quality prop we need someone e decent. Ashworth is OK but always injured, Aydin works hard but lacks impact and Fash is gash

Also….Hill and Cooper both have businesses so will be a factor

Aren't you the one who is always saying, we as fans don't know who is available, a bit of double standards here.

I'd look at Bullock, Bateman, Greenwood, Livett English, Eseh, Sutton, Byrne.

Some would require an early release, possible fee, but there are props out there and if it's a backrower push Staveley to prop, which is where he will end up.

Let's be honest apart from Ese Ese, all of our current squad are replaceable.

Indeed but I'm not the one suggesting we get rid of a contracted player without an obvious replacement

But you have critised the signings made, so who else should we have signed, it's the same thing, we need players, we either keep the players we have or try something new.

If you are asking me who should replace Sao, who should we have signed instead of Abdul or Hardraker?

Who gave Fash that ?

Tony Smith, pretty sure Fash will be due a testimonial too

I don't think Fash and Lane are our big issues, they play most games (which shouldn't happen) and won't be on mega money, it's our use if quota and giving out big contracts to the likes of Sutcliffe and Trueman.

We need to get in a position where those two are guaranteed a start every week.

Could be wrong, but is there cap exemption for a player who has come through our academy and played for 10 years?

Releasing them to a championship club should do it

Seems Jackson Hastings keen on a move to SL. If Sezer's or Custs deal was signed with the Paul Cooke pen can we make a move?

And yes I know he is a difficult character but we really cant be choosey right now

Difficult but different class he is.

Why didn't we go for him to begin with. Madness!

Indeed, and a runner who would fit better with mystery man Abdull who I can only hope is locked away at a fitness camp.

Signing a former man of steel does wonders for pass sales too.

Hastings falls out with people everywhere he goes and moves on quickly. Don't think he's lasted more than 2 seasons anywhere.

It’s not happening as we already have 2 quota halfbacks but for arguments sake if we could get 2 good years out of him wouldn’t that be enough? We are desperate for a short term reprieve in the dross being served up.

I would genuinely pass on him.

At this point I'd take a 6 game good run out of someone, we are that low. Moving him into his house worked for Watson, what house has Cartwright got lined up?

If only we hadnt panicked out of desperation.Could have possibly been the half we really needed
not bothered if it was for one season

Bit bemused by those already pencilling Nick Stavely as a regular starter next year, just don't see it yet - loads of development & S&C needed yet.

Is he really that far ahead of Laidlaw & Gardner who rarely get mentioned in the 'new crop' discussions but have far more games under their belts ?

Had a poker night beer with an ex NRL player who played for Crusaders whilst in SL.
He had a lot of insights - he’s aged 44.

He said JC is an aggressive coach and well respected and we will be very fit and play aggressive in your face rugby.

We flunkin need something

Club are a difficult place, both Rapana and Seizer were signed late August, after our initial targets fell through, the club could have waited to see if the likes of Levi and Hastings become available, but that's a gamble and one we maybe couldn't afford to take, whose to say these will come to SL or even want to sign for Hull (we don't exactly look that attractive right now).

FWIW I would have help back one quota place (Cust's) and see what becomes available.