Back to Ratchford, then? But then, realistically how high quality a player are you going to get if you tell them they'll be sat on the bench most of the time (at best)?

It's a challenge for sure. We need another Sarginson style project for me. I know the guy who posts dubious rumours on here (who used to write for the MEN) mentioned Mason Caton-Brown as an option and he's probably a decent fit.

It's back up for centre that's the most pressing concern tbh. Looking at Tierney recently our wing back up is absolutely fine. He was superb tonight to follow up a fantastic showing at HKR a few weeks back.

I listened to the game and just watched the tries on Wigan TV. Some nice stuff from Williams (the second assist was pretty soft, though), and it looks like Tierney did well as you say. If we're going for a project I'd like to see us get a young centre from the NRL. There are plenty of talented young lads at the Warriors and Sharks (and others besides) who aren't getting a regular first team slot who might benefit from a season or two in SL. Even looking at someone like Jacob Miller; I remember him at Wests and thought he just wasn't good enough. Didn't think he'd be good enough for SL either, but he's gone pretty well.

So, does that just point to the lamentable standard of SL compared to the NRL, or has Miller substantially improved his game?
You be the judge!



Personally, in this particular case, I think Miller has improved his game no end.

To be honest I think Tierney will be our "utility" back, unless he decides to move on to be a first team regular elsewhere. He can cover wing and full back and I think Budgie could be pushed into the centres if Gidart or Gelling get injured. Plus we know Bateman is more than competent at centre (if he's still here). I don't really think there's room in the squad for another "project" signing and I'd be pretty happy if what's been announced so far for next season is what we go with.

I'd go along with that, *if* Bateman stays.

If he goes, we'd definitely be short of cover in the backs.