Yeah that was my thinking, although switching him for LP isn't exactly ensuring injury-free halfbacks is it?

So.... Has TW signed yet?

That 'batch' really, Reardon, Parker, Barnett, Sullivan, a bit Rauhihi.

Was that Cullen's last signing?

Too much smoke for there not be any fire.

Oh .... Bracek.

Didn't we pay money for him, plop.

Cull was here for the recruitment of King, Monas etc.

and Morley. And Hicks. And Rauhihi.

rhys williams was his last official signing was it not? prior to that the moneybags 4some of 2008.

how much input did he have if at all in carvell and higham?

You are getting ripped for it in the Star today. They reckon Waterhouse has had his best days and didn't get any offers from any of the NRL clubs.

Are you kidding. Bracek is a future Man Of Steel !

I read in the daily Mirror on line that Ratchford has not ruled out staying at Salford next year and that he is awaiting the arrival of their new coach to discuss his future. They probably have nothing else to report on.

I think he said it on GMR, it does appear he has plenty of options. Leave him to it, though you do suspect Smith will only wait for so long.

he is in contention for the next origin game for the blues so cant be that far past his best

Didnt Myler say something similar before signing for us?

What, that he was waiting for the new coach to turn up to see if he fits into his plans? I don't think so.
One thing I believe is that the Lord Tony Smith won't be fond of the statement if true.

I watch Salford's highlights purely to see Ratchford play. Very elusive smart player, capable of a moment of magic. Chase is similiar probably with a bit more organisation. I would go for Ratchford only really because he is young and british.

Neither did Joel Monaghan.

The Bulldogs were keen I heard?

I'll give you that one Saddened.

Didn't realise Waterhouse had disgraced himself and been hounded out of the country

Done deal for Ratchford.

I hope that aint true, i'll repeat what ive said in the past about Ratchford. Ive never seen a game where he's played thats left me thinking "Wow we need to sign him".

Lets just say we have signed him, Briers has agreed another year so is Ratchford going to be happy sat on the touchline for a year as a backup player ?

Also lets presume that Ratchford will be the replacement for Lee Briers, where will our kicking game come from as neither Myler or Ratchford are really noted for having a prolific kicking game.

He'd be one heck of an expensive squad player if he's signing from next season.

I suggest you watch the highlights of Catalans vs Salford this year. Salford should've built the team around the likes of Ratchford over the last 3 years but he has been messed around under Mcrae. Can't blame him for going. He will be a big success at Wire or any other club with the right coaching. Expect to see him in an England shirt by the end of next season.