After he had just won the grand final with Wigan, and then Saints were more than happy to sign him.... Also didnt Leuluai replace him?

There is only so much you can spend on a salary cap though. Its all about perceived value, ultimately you can't have everyone and someone has to go. I'd imagine Powell would be on less than Smith, which makes the decision easier if you think they are of a similar benefit to the team. Why do you think Tomkins is leaving Wigan, even though he has been having his best season for 5 or so years, its all balancing the books.

That's a fair comment on matty smith and his age / stock value. That's if he is still available

Which clubs are in the market for a scrum half? I can only see us and Catalan realistically

Every other team in SL has an established scrum half already
Matty hasn't had much game time either and having to play 2nd fiddle to a junior must be a hard pill to swallow

The chance to have a really good couple of years with us running the plays and being one of the most senior players at the club has to have some serious value to it

We need a scrum half with a kicking game that can move the team round the park

He would do what we need him todo IMO

A work colleague of mine, who serves our Hull branch was saying that Broughie was going into business in the Hull area.

Maybe stepping down with this in mind and his age could be the right move for him at this time

He has a deal with Hudds next year, so I imagine whether he stays with the club or not he will be payed on that - Something tells me that he will link up with John Kear next year at Bradford.

Probably betting shops as he has self excluded from all the West Riding ones.

Hahahaha