And he's already played alongside Myler in the halves.

He needs to hit the weights.

On Skt at the weekend he looked like he could play on the wing for Cambodia.

A Cambodian Goonie, does it get any better?

Speculation and MEN in the same sentence, well I never.

His younger brother Leighton plays for our academy doesn't he?

i'm still waiting for world war nine as predicted by neil barker at the 2004 semi final.

Yes he does

Stuart Littler II maybe a bit better, but ISWT and all that

Yeah, you're right mate, he is just like the second coming of Littler; same position, same physique, same attitude, same skills set, same ability.

You're better off leaving well alone TBH.

wouldn't touch him with a barge pole

Yeah he's bobbins, steer well clear imo...

We need to set our sights higher. Start with Marshall and work down the list. Ratchford wouldn't get in top 10 or even top 20

Good player but just not good enough.

Really? Of all the young halfbacks knocking about, he is the one who has the attributes to make it. Fantastic passing game and good vision.

I had a feeling we may show interest in him. With the overseas quota being reduced these days we need to be shrewd and snap up the talent plying their trade on these shores. Ratchford, whilst not being a world beater yet, does demonstrate decent all round skills therefore it may be a good signing.

All speculation though.

As for Salford, I have the huge privilege of seeing them do their gym work in Walkden now i've moved to Manchester. Its gone from me training in the company of the Wire squad at Warrington Total fitness, to running on a machine next to a certain Pa'aleasina (who I may add, despite having love handles that could put out a fire, is probably fitter than me . . . .)!

Vinnie Anderson looks like he wants to be elsewhere too!

I rate him.. and he seems to have the versatility that smith likes.

If Sir Tony decides he is good enough for Wire, then that's good enough for me.

In fact I really hope we sign him.

he's even better than myler. They telt us so.

He torn Catalan apart a few weeks ago, although he is only slight he was some neat footwork and very good hands. Wouldn't mind seeing him as an under study to Briers next season.

We've supposedly offered him a new 3 year deal.

If he's that good, why are Salford playing him in the three quarters?
I'm far from convinced by him, decent player yes but to fill Briers boots considering he can't get the 6 jersey at Salford... No thanks I'd rather go hunting for a big name Aussie unless O'Brien really is as good as people are making him out to be!

Ratchford looks a decent player to me.

Because Shaun McRae is a coaching genius.

Heard him on RL extra saying he's not enjoying playing centre and sees stand off as his position. As has been said before he's got great feet, good hands, good kicking game and a fair turn of speed. I'd sign him whether we see him as a long term replacement for Briers or not. We're light in the halves anyway imo.

yeah, Not sure he's like for like with Briers.

The player most similar to Briers in Superleague, would be Brough, imo.

It's worth signing him for a laugh, just to see the reaction.

Now here's a man who clearly knows his stuff, he wouldn't get in the top ten ow make that 20, now I hope your listening Smith/Moran.

Leave well alone he's gash