im not Mrs Barista so i cant just dig the quote up but you werent very kind to him

It looks like this season is going to see a battle for 8th spot in the table. Somehow we need to evolve the squad to make next season a battle for 5th/6th. Top 4 will be to big a jump imo. Improvements in our youngsters will see a natural improvement in our squad but i think we will need to shed a couple of big earners in order to bring some quality in. O'Hara and Withers are the likely casualties and i wouldnt be surprised to see Dave Hodgson go given that we have a fair few wingers in the squad. We will undoubtedly try to keep Paea. Mika i am not so sure, depends on who is coach i reckon. Players like Carlile, Cox and Horne will get new deals because the likeliness is we wont be able to recruit better on similar money.
Who have i missed? Oh yes, Billy Mallo. I would keep Billy if only because he matches Sandra for mentalness.


Edit. Beaumont and Latus go. Griffin to stay hopefully but looking at both of his brothers willingness to change clubs frequently it may well be a family trait.

Beaumont is 25 and Morph's mate was called Chas.

I'd have to see who is available from elsewhere before commenting further - I'm guessing hardly anybody. Frosties should be getting his annual list ready on the VT soon, I imagine.

I guess a lot depends on the market and who we could realistically bring in to replace the below.

Paea - Ever present thus far and we're a better player with him on the pitch. You'd love him to be on longer, but that's not really going to happen and we should look for others to provide that option, should we want it. New/better deal

Mika - The man who divides opinion (to some). I would say he has improved (or just not been as bad) since he had that 1st half shocker against Warrington last season. It’s easy to forget he is still a young player but unless we find a way to use him effectively, then he’s just a bit of luxury player - who doesn’t really merit such a tag. If he was to be used down the middle and as an impact player, then he really has to give everything into his ‘spells’ and make us look at him differently. Right now, the odd hit up and ‘thunderous’ tackle isn’t going to win his critics over. Need more from him to justify a new deal. New deal very much dependent on who else is available and probably who our coach will be next season.

Horne – Missed two super league games since signing as a bit part player. Looks like he’s playing for a new deal which isn’t a bad thing. I’ve no doubt CS would give him a new deal and perhaps Hudgell himself after his comments about his attitude/effort vs Wigan. He’s got experience and that’s something we’re lacking. I’d give him a new deal as I feel he’s more than earned it and represents good value for money. But again, if there’s someone else out there who may bring more to the squad, a new deal is anything but guaranteed.

Withers – Time to let go. Decent stop gap, and is a useful player but time to move on.
O’Hara – Time to let go. Again decent stop gap and is a good player, but he’s been off the pitch too much to be even considered for a new deal. Not entirely sure how his/Withers’ free quota will go, but I wish them both well.

Cox – Career stagnating even before his awful injury. Prepared to give him the opportunity being home grown as we can’t just chuck these home grown ticks away. Not while it doesn’t look like there’s a Cox V2 coming through.

Latus – Assume we kept him on as a home grown tick, but he’s been replaced by the likes of Caro and Brown. Offers nothing as a super league player.

Beaumont – a bit like Cox. Another tick but he needs to run his size. Older than Mika too. Probably a few months to prove himself.

Griffin – has looked a super league player more or less ever since finally getting a game last season. New/betterer deal.

Carlile - taken his chance well, not as good as Hodgson but spells him well, 2 years. © pmh.

Brown – Worth persevering with.

Billy M – I always think other teams look fitter than us.

Paea - keep
Mika - give him the rest of this season to prove himself
Horne - drop
Withers - drop
O'Hara - drop
Cox - assess at end of season
Latus - Drop now!!!!!!
Beaumont - assess at end of season
Griffin - people on here are obviously seeing something I'm not. Assess at end of season.
Carlisle - keep
Brown - definately keep. Always looking for work, strong and fast. Prone to mistakes which may just be down to experience.
Mallinson - contrary to others think we look fit but his regime has given us loads of training injuries.

Hornes been consistant and how can give the same assesment to Beaumont and Griffin

Mickey Paea - No brainer, think we might struggle to keep hold unfortunately.
Con Mika - Cops a bit of criticism but still young & learning. New deal probably depends on Sandercock staying.
Lincoln Withers - Good last year but we can't afford high(ish) earners (Jake Webster) on the sideline these days.
Ryan O'Hara - Same as Lincoln Withers.
George Griffin - Another no brainer, developing really well.
Graham Horne - Does what it says on the tin & won't be costing much. New deal for me.
Alex Brown - Impressed so far, very surprised if he doesn't get a longer deal.
Keal Carlile - Not sure. Going ok but limitations are showing a bit imo in a crucial position.
Rich Beaumont - Never had much of a crack, not likely to get one now.
Jordan Cox - Running out of patience tbh. Potential gets you so far, needs to start performing soon.
Sam Latus - Honest tryer, just not a SL player.

Hardly narrows it down that squire...

All i remember is reading it and thinking well i think hes been playing well

you actually said yet to be convinced by Walker so maybe not the scathing attack i thought

Paea Keep 3Yrs
Mika Keep 2Yrs
Horne Keep 1Yr
Horne 2 Sign On 1Yr
Withers Let Go
O'Hara Let Go
Cox Keep 2Yrs
Latus Let Go
Beumonmt Let Go
Griffin Keep 2Yrs
Brown Keep 2Yrs
Mallinson Keep (but get younger person in to train up)
Carlisle Keep 3yrs
Dobson (Word on street he wants to go home to Oz) Extend contract 2 Yrs

Horne 2? Richard Horne?

I don't even think Billy Mallinson's contract is up, I only added him to the list because I don't like the look of him and he wears tights.

Third man in to mob Cooke when he scored the winning try in Cardiff, tights or not. Fast.

Ur only jealous of him in them pants

depends on salary cap to spend. Crowds at the moment and we wont spend above a million.