I simply don’t see that Sheens will rock up to the World Cup and expect to land 5 SL quality signings on spec who are conveniently out of contract and would decide with a few days notice to relocate so what you say makes complete sense. The club has all things well in hand according to the HDM today.

I’d expect the new signings to be here in January if not before so we can have a really good tilt at pre season with the usual overseas camp. This time more than any other we can’t afford to be “undercooked” and want to be taking scalps early.

Finally a question. Is Bobby Blair staying or going home?

He said he was seeing out his contract why do you suggest otherwise?

Nothing specific. It was rumoured he was persuaded to stay last year by Neil. The club are intending several signings shortly at the World Cup which you would have to assume are quota players because why go to Australia to sign players from home nation squads? Therefore we need several quota spots released. Blair has been a great competitor for us so if he stays great if we get a better player even better.

How many quota places do you left? Is ZDC staying? Rovers fans I know rating him pretty highly.

I think you need another 3 or 4 Super 8 standard players in addition to McGuire, Carney and Masoe to avoid the middle 8's. Walne seems a pointless signing (if he's coming) as he's no better then what you've already got.

You do not mention all our super 8 standard players. With another 4 we’d have more than fc.

and a Grand Final appearance together with a Challenge Cup victory to look forward to.

You never know. We could possibly even reach the championship semi final in successive seasons and then choke both times. Ok you’ve been more successful recently but don’t let it go to your head.

The past is the past let’s lookforward to the future.

Let's be honest Keith you would love the opportunity to be in SL play off Semi (No idea what championship semi is?), reckon you won't be far off with signings like Tommy Lee.

He's signed for Leigh hasn't he

Not what his Dad has been saying, Rovers bound, replacing ZDC.

Him and Clarke out, clearing the way for better overseas players.

Not sure why you need Lee though, when you have Lunt, Lawler and Jubb?

sheens will know tommy lee well from his salford days so wouldn't be surprised if you do sign him

Of course I would. No question.

Admittedly at a lower level but we have, under TS, always done what we set out to do. No choking in important matches. Long may it continue.

Not sure why we need Lee even if ZDC is leaving. I hope he is not.

Iam afraid if walne and lee are examples of our signings,very underwhelming. ZDC is a better player now than lee has ever been and has enormous potential.A disappointing start to our recruitment and the mole says murdoch masila to warry is a done deal.Oh dear.COYR.

I hear you and these types of signings are much to get excited about, however, I believe you have to wait and judge recruitment on balance. If we sign these two players and three top drawer payers in addition it would like pretty good. I understand that's a leap of faith and the latter may not happen but it could. Plus I believe these signing can add strength to the squad. Walne offers more than Moran (rumoured to be leaving) for me. ZDC is unlikely to make the 17 each week if Lunt is fit so it isn't a quota spot we can afford to have in the stands. Lee plus a quota spot to play with looks like good business for the position we are in.