Dave K.:

Dan's latest article talks about Bell maybe coming off quora.


Bower said last week that the quota changes wasn't happening.


Crazy that when clubs are trying to organise recruitment, no one definitely knows what the quota rules will be next season.

JACK DETH:

Any news on when Holmes is likely to make an appearance?

bonaire:



End of the season when he picks up his severence pay

Mr. Zucchini Head:



I like Bell, but as we've all said from the moment we were linked with him, the quota situation makes his signing less attractive. 

With Hardaker looking good in the second row and Litten showing really good signs backfilling for him at centre I just don't think Bell offers good value for that quota spot. If the deal isn't done I would be looking at Knight instead I think. Assuming Knight wants to stay of course. If we keep Knight, and sign Hill, Batchelor and Bailey, I think the pack is about sorted for next year.


There are a lot of decisions to make next year regarding who plays where in the backline. We signed Pryce as a 6, but I really like the Pryce, Cust, Sezer and Asiata combination. I also think we would all agree that we would like to see Martin and Barron as the first choice wingers, and that we would like to see a top centre. So where does that leave Rapana and Briscoe? Cartwright seems to really think highly of Litten and you would hope he will only get better as the season goes on. Maybe we won't sign a centre. Maybe we will see a backline of Pryce, Martin, Litten, Rapana and Barron. With Briscoe able to cover either centre or wing, and Chamberlain as back up. Some tough calls for Myler and Cartwright to make to a) keep improving the squad, and b) keep everyone happy and keep that team spirit going strong.