As the end of season play-offs come around at the same time player contracts are ending must create a very difficult situation.

Knowing which league a side will be playing in must be of paramount importance in determining who you keep and who you let go. Some of the present players may be judged not to be good enough to play at the higher level but would remain valuable assets at the lower level.

I'm sure the same difficulties will apply to the likes of Oldham and Newcastle.

From a player's point of view, I would have thought that giving 100% either to win another contract at your current club, or to impress another club was the best way to go.

Still in 2019 never mind 2020.

A bullocking prop, like Whitehaven favour would be nice.
They had one called Bullock before he went to Wigan ...hence bullocking.
But Oldham got promoted on the back of Danny Bridge and Danny Langtree, mobile ..second rowers.
I think RH is happy with mobile forwards and might not be that bothered about another big prop.
I would like another personally.

I think you're right. RH seems to prefer mobile forwards. It's great to be able to exploit space quickly but you also need size and weight to drive away from your own line, and suck in the other team's defence with the threat posed by a big guy when near the opponent's line.

The latter two points emphasise where I believe we've been weak in recent seasons.

I agree. I'm hoping Dixon could fill that role though

you may still get your wish - on the interview on the article about Ollet's versatility RH mentions that now that we do not have a dual reg agreement we need a bigger squad than last season.

Looking at the squad for last year including loans but nor DR we had 26 players

To match this we need 3 more, so maybe another 3 signings then see which of the trialists is worth a punt in the friendlies