I don't know if there are any more signings planned but based on the squad we know so far this would be my guess.

1. Luke Patten
2. Ashley Gibson
3. Mark Henry
4. Chris Nero
5. Jodie Broughton

6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Matty Smith

8. Ray Cashmere
9. Tevita Leo-Latu
10. Ryan Boyle
11. Adam Sidlow
12. Phil Bailey
13. Stephen Wild

14. Gareth Owen
15. Rob Parker
16. Vinnie Anderson
17. Iafeta Paleaaesina

18. Stephan Ratchford
19. Luke Adamson
20. Lee Jewitt
21. Adam Neal
22. Sean Gleeson
23. Marc Sneyd

i dont see why every1 has gareth owen on the bench and ratchford in the reserves racthford has ore experience and is more of a utility player as was shown on sunday playing at fullback

This isn't neccessarily the team I'd pick, it's the team I think McRae will select. I've based it on the facts he likes two hookers, two replacement props and usually a bench full of forwards. It also gives him options of moving Bailey or Wild into the backs if we suffered an injury there.

1 Patten
2 Broughton
3 Henry
4 Nero
5 Gibson
6 Holdsworth
7 Ratchford
8 Cashmere
9 M Smith
10 Jewitt
11 Adamson
12 Anderson
13 Wild

14 Leo Latu
15 Bailey
16 Sidlow
17 Feka

looks like a strong 17 if they stay fit we will do well next year

I don't want to post on the seventeen again, not before we've finished recruiting for next season. The following I'd say are nailed on certainties:

1) Patten
2) Broughton
3)
4)
5)
6) Holdsworth
7)


Cashmere
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)

14) Feka (Please God, don't let McRae start him in the 13)
15)
16)
17)

With the exception of those named above, it's anybody's guess. Wilky and Simms obviously don't want injuries getting in the way next season with the amount of strength in depth we've recruited.

In Adamson, Broughton, Gibson, Jewitt, Neal, Owen, Ratchford and Sidlow we have the future of Salford City Reds. It concerns me they'll not get the first team rugby they'll to progress next season. Sometime in the near future, when we get a new coach, hopefully the players will come progress that final step.

paul cooke will be some were in there.......

I hope not. Besides, where would we play him?

Got more than a few handy players there so should be in the mix of things.

Still think you should change your name to Manchester Reds though...

Cheers.


Tell us why, Salford (one of very few Cities in RL) with a population of around a quarter of a million and a new stadium within that City being built by that City's Council should give up its team to a rival City, Manchester, that has no real interest in RL. Especially when the biggest broadcaster in the UK is in the throws of moving to its sports department to the place?

A few changes from the squad above....

1. Luke Patten
2. Ashley Gibson
3. Mark Henry
4. Chris Nero
5. Jodie Broughton

6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Matty Smith

8. Ray Cashmere
9. Tevita Leo-Latu
10. Ryan Boyle
11. Luke Adamson
12. Phil Bailey
13. Stephen Wild

14. Stephan Ratchford
15. Lee Jewitt
16. Vinnie Anderson
17. Iafeta Paleaaesina

18. Gareth Owen
19. Adam Sidlow
20. Rob Parker
21. Adam Neal
22. Sean Gleeson
23. Marc Sneyd

Looks like the strongest squad we've had for a while. We look light on wingers. I guess Nero or Henry would move to wing with Gleeson or Bailey coming in to cover centre?

Also we're a bit low on experienced props - Lose Cashmere and we'll struggle i reckon. Feka can't play for long enough to replace him and it effectively leaves us with Parker (better as a 2nd row for me), Sidlow (likewise but a good prop), Neal, Jewitt and Boyle (all decent with lots of potential to improve and hopefully will kick on next year). Hopefully Smithy's right about Morley!!

I think Ratchford needs to be at least on the bench because of his versatility and potential class. I'm sure Owen will get his chances and he looks a great prospect. As first choices though i think Smith offers an option at hooker with Ratchford coming on to cover the HB position

I'd maybe start with Neal instead of Boyle and Sidlow offers more options from the bench. i.e. you wouldn't want to play Jewitt on the second row. Not a big fan of Boyle, looks lazy, but it would be a shame for Jewitt to miss out. However, as pointed previously, he doesn't make anywhere near enough yards.

still think were short on a realy good prop

Completely agree.

Think we need to get Neal into the 17 as got a gut feeling the lad will end up next season on the fringes of international honours and a massive favourite in the Shed. Seems to be very game for the action and the way he runs the ball in reminds me of the prop who used to play for the Sharks in the NRL with long black hair, absolutely barreled in without any thought of his safety maybe Martin Lange??.

Does anybody know if Neal is on loan again for next season or whether it's a permanant move? I think he has the potential to be a cracking player, would like to see him full time at the Reds.

1. Luke Patten
2. Ashley Gibson/Sean Gleeson
3. Mark Henry
4. Chris Nero
5. Jodie Broughton/Sean Gleeson
6. Stephan Ratchord
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Ray Cashmere
9. Matty Smith
10. Ryan Boyle
11. Vinnie Anderson
12. Phil Bailey
13. Stephen Wild

14. Tevita Leo-Latu
15. Rob Parker
16. Iafeta Paleaaesina
17. Adam Sidlow

Stephan Ratchford, Luke Adamson, Lee Jewitt, Adam Neal, Marc Sneyd

1. Luke Patten
2. Ashley Gibson
3. Mark Henry
4. Chris Nero
5. Jodie Broughton
6. Stephan Ratchord
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Ray Cashmere
9. Matty Smith
10. Luke Adamson
11. Vinnie Anderson/Adam Neal
12. Phil Bailey
13. Stephen Wild

14. Tevita Leo-Latu
15. Ryan Boyle/Lee Jewitt
16. Iafeta Paleaaesina
17. Adam Sidlow

Marc Sneyd & Gareth Owen when the inevitable injuries kick in will be key

Prop? Surely not.

I'm curious. Do you still feel the same after his performance at Saints on Friday night?

Give us roby and u can have smith

Um. That would be a no!

Why do you think Smith would make a hooker but not a halfback?

on a one year loan deal for next season

Just had a look on Warrington's thread, it doesn't mention when Adam Neal's contract is up. We could end up in a similar situation to the Matty Simth one, where we take him on a season long loan in the last year of his contract and then sign him full time after that.

Patten
Broughton
Henry
Nero
Gibson
Holdsworth
Smith
Cashmere
Latu
Boyle
Bailey
Sidlow
Wild

Ratchford
Feka
Jewitt
Anderson