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The last two paragraphs make very interesting reading.

Tony Smiths comments sound very similar to those that he made when speculation was rife about Gleesons future.

I think we will get an announcement within the next couple of weeks about monaghans future and maybe a possible replacement.

I thought the same.

During the post match interview when Tony Smith is asked about the 2 week window for Monas to find another club, his reply was "I don't know about 2 weeks", which could imply that it's not a fixed window Monas has.

It seems to be the general consensus that we would be better off replacing Monaghan and I too would advocate this.

But also part of me thinks that there would be no harm waiting till the end of the season to see if he can redeem himself under Tony Smith. There is no reason why he could not rediscover his form and be an important player for us

I'm all but certain that Matt Orford will be here next year, that's been confirmed by 2 people who really should know, but aren't directly involved with the club and can't get into trouble for supplying the information, so I have no problems posting it.

Now I know we've always been lacking a suitable 3rd halfback, but I can't see Briers, Monaghan and Orford in the same squad next year.

Someone must be on their way out......mustn't they?

Have a guess who id get rid of Cocky

Only Briers can play 6 out of that trio, so it would definately be Monaghan.

I hope this rumour is true, I'm not a big a critic of Monas as some, but Matty Orford would be a significant improvement to the side.

Someone on the Slaford forum said we are definetly getting Myler. We are going to be class with Orford, Myler, Briers and Monaghan, Bridge can fill in when required.

5 halfbacks?

Really?

Leatherbarrow?

You've made it quite clear that you have a hatred for Briers

He is telling the truth.

Just like the person who told you Hicks was going to Union?

Since when was Wolfette a Half-Back.

That joke is a couple of years old now Jamie

Its LWF to you

LWT?

What's the chance of Monaghan and Briers both going and Orford and Myler coming in.

“Everything’s going well. It’s that consistency off the pitch that’s going to help with consistency on the pitch."

Thats a good point he came out with, which is very true. The 'will he won't he' saga certainly makes good paper talk. Whatever happens, in smith we trust.

I was thinking that a few minutes ago. It would still leave us lacking a 3rd quality halfback though. Especially if Bridge is going to play in the centres.

FWIW I dont think we need both Orford and Myler. One would suffice and personally Id take Myler.

Stand off is the problem position, Briers needs to move on imo but who will replace him?

Monas will go back to the NRL, that im pretty sure of.

I'm not sure it's all one way, he sounds quite purposeful in that interview.

What do you mean?

That he may see a future here after all?

or that he may have been told we no longer require his services after this year?

It would leave us lacking a stand-off. The other two are scrum halves.

I think, especially with Tony on board now and our recent displays. He could, or it could just be for show, but it seems genuine.

Bridge? If monas keeps playin well though i would wanna keep hold of him

Bridge seems to be destined for the centres