Not sure to be honest. Deacon does bring experience to the side but Finch is 29 so not sure he's needed in that aspect. I think it would depend on if we brought an experienced hooker in. We'd have sam, finch, lulu at halves plus macca and a senior hooker at 9 giving us good cover. Then you've got Lockers and Mellor to fill in at halves if needed. If we can't get a hooker in then 1 year won't harm anyone i guess

If there is room on the cap once we have completed the squad then why not. He has been playing some cracking rugby of late after a bit of a shaky start.

He is by no means a priority but if there is room to accommodate him then it would be sensible to have him as cover, although without wanting to curse us and injuries in the halves I would be shocked to see him play more than 4 or 5 games in the first team at the most.

I agree with you both and share your concerns. The hooking role is a specialist role and has become more pivotal/important in today's game than ever before IMO.

Reliable source he's on for another year.

Which is why I can see 3 Tomkins being on the pitch against Bradford next week.

I doubt it. He isn't even training with the first team yet.