I think its more likely that KC will be the bit part player, but even more likely he'll become a strength coach type.

Agreed. There would be no point having 3 hookers on the books. I hate to say it but if Moore comes back Cunningham will be the one to leave.

If Moore is to come back, then we will have to bite the bullet and release KC. Short term pain for long term gain, as the great Wayne Bennett says.

I think KC will realise this, he loves Saints more than his own career, and if we can get a trophy or two this year he can leave on a high!

And he's proved it over and over again that thats the right way to go. If I were KC I'd call it a day playing wise and try to get on the staff at Saints (I'm sure he'd be offered something).

Master v Apprentice 2 www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... 9&hp2=1815 quite alot of errors, but he is still young and it seems to be a trait of the hudds team. Apprentice 1 v Apprentice 2 www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2009 One thing Scott seams to have over KC and Robes is his kicking game, something we could do with.

Master v Apprentice 2 www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... 9&hp2=1815 quite alot of errors, but he is still young and it seems to be a trait of the hudds team. Apprentice 1 v Apprentice 2 www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2009 One thing Scott seams to have over KC and Robes is his kicking game, something we could do with.

I think I remember Eammon MacManus saying on the Radio Manchester Rugby League Hour that Moore will be at Saints next year whether Keiron retires or not. He indicated that if KC retires it will be a straight replacement, if not then we'll find a way to accommodate them both.

I cant see 3 hookers being accommodated! Cunningham is a specialist 9 and really cant play anywhere else these days. I am totally against Roby being moved to Loose Forward

I don't think it would be that difficult. I don't see why KC [ican't[/i play anywhere else - he has a lot of strings to his bow. You often see Roby and KC on the pitch at the same time, so it's by no means infeasible that either of them could do stints in the back row. Don't forget that Moore offers back up in the halves and is probably big enough to do a stint at 13 himself.

I wouldn't rule out KC doing some work at prop either, particularly if we don't manage to bring two of them in for next season.

I think you have got your post spot on. I would expect KC if he stays on, to fill in in the forwards and to cover the interchange hookers job when needed. i.e.injury etc.

Moores missed tackles, errors and penalties are very high.

Mike Rush on the Radio the other night said Moore has a big future ahead of him a Saints.

That's somewhat to be expected of a player in only his second full season and playing more minutes than he ever has though. If he's attempting to be more creative, he's likely to make more mistakes.

He's not got that much more of a missed tackle percentage than that GB cert McIlorum (8.5% to 10%).



If those stats are the same in 2 years, then I'd be more worried.

Apparently KC is ready to sign but has heard nothing back from Mr Big yet



He'd sign tomorrow but he's still waiting

If true, good to see Mr Big weighing up the correct decision against the sentimental one.

Three excellent players - one near the end of his illustrious career, 2 past the induction stage and well established. See no reason why we can't manage one season, because KC really won't do another after one more, with all three. Moore as main 9, KC and Roby off the bench to either 9 or any other position which they are more than capable of covering. It's not an ideal situation but very workable.

I agree and i think he will be going the Sean Long route but into swift retirement.

here's what you do: Put Moore and Roby as hookers and KC as Meli's replacement on the wing

Great.

He'd be safer under the high kick ..

Morons aside KC could probably do a job anywhere in the pack and if he was cheap enough it would be good to keep him around. If the finances demand we only keep 2 of the 3 it's got to be Moore and Roby for the clubs sake.

Here's something for you haven't picked up on:

Moore is under contract with Saints at what salary? He may end up not being that expensive for you next year if he is still on a fringe player contract.

Food for thought when totting up the Salary Cap and whether KC says on for another year.

i have it from a reliable sauce that after reviewing the video of kc's awesome 1 inch punch, don king has offered our very own king a boxing career, thus solving our selection problems next year

Apparently, we have space on the salary cap this season so i don't think that should be a problem. Don't forget, next season we are losing Longy and Gilly who will both on a reasonable amount of money, so that means even more cap space available for us, and we are currently not showing many signs of signing anyone (apart from Soliola).

good article on sporting life www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html "Hopefully if Keiron stays for another year I can learn from playing with him and try and establish myself in the side. "I've spoken to Keiron a few times during the year and I don't think he's decided what he's doing yet. "But he's a legend in his own right and can do what he wants after everything he's achieved in the game."

good article on sporting life www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html "Hopefully if Keiron stays for another year I can learn from playing with him and try and establish myself in the side. "I've spoken to Keiron a few times during the year and I don't think he's decided what he's doing yet. "But he's a legend in his own right and can do what he wants after everything he's achieved in the game."

Beltin!