I like Michaels, but I wouldn't be too upset if we used the quota spot elsewhere, maybe on half back / hooker cover

I always like him for his effort and I have to be honest he has been better than I thought he was, still lacks pace and skill to be a top winger, if he was cheap and English Id have him as a squad player.

See it's sometimes easy to admit you were wrong about a player, wonder if you will ever me man enough to do the same?

Id be surprised if Sio didn't head back to Aus at the end of the season now he's got twins back home.

I that were to happen I would prefer not to use the quota spot on another winger when we have more pressing needs in backrow.

Agree Stan, if you had a spare quota place and a strong squad he would be a handy signing, Rovers need to use the quota spots on other key areas.

B&warmy . Where did this rumour come from ?
On the secret forum Andy ( Structured / Bertie / stutter bugs ...seems to be rattled by this . Can't see Michaels going to Rovers personally .

Has he played nearly every game for you guys this year?
I have heard he could be Cas bound but there are rumors of us signing a southern hemisphere prop.
Add to that i think we a full on the quota so i dont know if we would bring in a back that would cost us a quota spot as we seem light upfront atm.
Having said that if he does end up at Cas i for one would be happy he dosn't seem like he is here on 'holiday' to me.
Also how does he do when playing ?

good allround player who always gives 100%

Can't see rovers using a quota spot on michaels when they desperately need a back row

wasnt michaels linked with wakefield earlier in the season?

Thought Michaels was excellent last night. Hope he either stays or gets a gig with a Top 8 club.

Sure was.
Done a real solid job for us after kopping a lot of flak from some of the resident numpties on here.

I would like to keep michaels personally, rate him higher than Fonua or Talanoa personally. SOmeone told me last night we were after Tony Williams from Canterbury but that would seem an odd signing

Williams is a mix up from the Aussie press. Allegedly rovers are after him.

I'd sign up Michaels today. I'd miss the song too much.

Unless we have a 6 lined up from aus then I'd keep micheals unless we have no cap space for him. Very solid player, not top drawer but rarely makes mistakes

If we need the quota place for a top import then fair enough we have to release him. if we don't then we should be doing all we can to keep the guy who I consider to be the best winger at the club.