Moon to Stand Off perms

Mortimer from Cronulla to Scrum Half

Hefernan from Hull KR to Centre

Mortimer I'd be ok with but wouldn't see the point in signing hefernan when we have Keinhorst and Possibly Sutcliffe if Moon moves to halves also hefernan has only looked ok against championship opposition

moon will never be a half back as long as I have a hole in my backside. he plays exactly like he did at centre. just gets more ball. never a long term solution

I too don't think it is the way to go. But at the same time, there is absolutley no doubt he is our best half we have in the first team squad currently.

That is the issue. If that is the case now, why are people still talking about going with current squad members there? We need an outside signing to go with a young one to develop, and that young one most certainly is not Sutcliffe. We have Jack Walker if that is the way they see who could work with an experienced half. Also if we are looking longer term further still, they should be making a cheeky move for Richie Westwood from Cas under 16's. He hasn't signed the pro contract with them, undecided, and that lad has a big future. And the current under 16's to move up this year don't have a quality half.

One area I will forgive the club on, is the changes to the plan they had which to be fair was not entirely their fault, although they have of course not corrected the problem. Hardaker was their long term plan for stand off for when Sinfield left, and lets' not forget Sinfield left a year early also. So whilst you can forgive considering the issues with Hardaker, and the fact Sinfield left earlier, you still have to question them on how slow they have reacted to the problem.

I think announcements on the future of both McGuire and Burrow must be imminent

Another complication is that you have another half-back on your books in Cory Aston, albeit on a season-long loan at ours (Fev). Frankly, he tries hard but at this stage of his career isn't really good enough to be the starting half-back for a top 4 Championship team. He's on a 2-year deal with Leeds but unless he takes a step forward soon I suspect Fev will be looking for someone better next season especially if we get the top 4 windfall again. Can see him ending up back with his dad at Sheffield.

A cynic *may* say this is on a par with us buying the entire Keighley squad back in the 90's.

That said at least we retained Powell and Fleary out of that one.

I saw a stat today on Twitter saying McGuire was third in SL for try assists, which I though was quite good considering most have written him off. (Obviously not saying try assists are the be all and end all of a half)

McGuire has done his job in the most part so far this year. Most worrying thing has been his defensive side, bit of a turnstile at times. Not all his fault though, the right side has had major problems for a while now.

McGuire's giving diminishing returns at this point though isnt he. He has always suffered with injuries and he isnt getting any younger.

Kidnap Blake Austin!

Now ya talking!

I'm surprised that with all the talk of an experienced marque type that no ones mentioned Gareth Widdop.

Didn't Widdop just recently sign a new deal?

He did just before he got injured.

He returned from injury today and was class again. Possible Dally M winner and will never play in SL I don't think.

Good to hear.

I want to see him replicate it for England, has been a bit of a let down on that stage up to now.

You are probably right, there again in the twilight of his career he may pick up some easy money at warrington.
Ps
As a special favour could you please sell us George Williams, thanks in anticipation

I'd rather have Kenneth Williams

I hope nobody was seriously suggesting Daniel Mortimer. Definition of below average who continues to get chances because of his name.

Any HBs in the NRL you'd like us to sign? Who we might have a chance of getting obviously

I note Jordan turner is back in the U.K . Might be worth a gamble and sign him. Just a thought.

Signed for Huddersfield

Correct, I thought he was on a contract until the season end. Apparently it's a three and half year contract. At various times for saints he looked good. Never witnessed his performances in Australia so can't comment. Obviously it can't have worked out otherwise he would not be back in the U.K.

I don't think he played a single minute in Oz.

May be wrong though