Quote ralvag="ralvag"I'm just speculating on the rumour banding around this thread, partially backed up / reinforced by our previous on big inward announcements being followed by outgoing ones. I'd love Smithies to see out his contract and beyond. If there are more ins to announce (particularly a big in) surely something has to give in the opposite direction? Very quiet on the Sam Powell front, and will we see some fringe outs like Halsall last season? Thinking about it, what a piece of business that was with how Wardle has shown up.'"

ralvagFather Ted:

We probably don't have any cap space. So many players have had their contracts renewed it's bound to affect the salary cap.


Trouble is our two highest paid players and them being two of our three marquee players haven't played for months. French has been out for a couple of months and Thompson since the Catalans game when we also lost Walters.  Although Walters has returned he was out for around 10-11 weeks Thompson still hasn't played.  That is just too much talent missing from the squad  not to have an adverse effect on performance..


If there was a shake up needed then Forber to be bench 9 instead of Leeming.  Walters right 2nd row and Junior off the bench. Maybe also Eckersley to replace Wardle for a couple of weeks so get Jake rested and fit again.


IMO our first 17-20 is the best in SL and by some distance. For that to be reflected in performance they all have to play especially our best players which they plainly have not.