League express has us linked with the young Warrington forward George king who is still only 23 ,made 82 appearances for the wires .Worth a punt if the price is right ? We’ll find out in due course no doubt .

instead of who

Arona?

King is good...but not at the expense of TinTin, thanks

It's a tough one if it is him. I like Arona. He makes me laugh, always last on and off after warm up, walks in reverse gear! Very committed to the cause once the whistle goes.
Obviously we have no idea what he earns but obviously this is in the air as I believe his contract is up for renewal.
Wages, flights, accommodation and ancillary overheads or an English player where the net cost may be lower freeing more salary cap money, it would be a difficult decision as we have a very settled team.

It does look from the outside that we don't appear to be in a rush to re sign him.

Regarding re signing Arona. Its all balancing the books, would you have Arona and another cheaper english player, or a top quality halfback and G King (as an example)?

I like Arona personally, but he isn't irreplaceable. The team is a sum of its parts, not any one individual.

I don't know what Arona is on but I would probably guess you wouldn't get a 'top quality
half back' for what he's on.
I like Arona, he gives his everything and obviously has affection for the club. I'd give him another shot.

I don't think it is the amount TA is on that is the problem, I think that it is the amount that he would like to be on that is the key.

Personally I think Arona is a real unsung hero within our team, And I would be disappointed to see him leave. But on the other hand balancing the books must be a nightmare too.What we need is for the crowd averages to increase on a regular basis.
I feel this is a double edged sword as without the consistency on the playing field the stay away fans won’t return.
I’ve watched this team through thick and thin over the years and never wavered, but I catch up with old fans who have lost interest in us.
What better way to get some of those fans back than to have a good cup run and push on up the table.

It seems to be looking that way, the reason I mentioned his name earlier was because the fella I was with on Sunday said it was rumoured he will be at Leeds next year, as always only a rumour though.

Leeds academy must be struggling then.

If I was picking the team I would add him to the team sheet, I would put his name down second or third for the forwards

I heard the same several weeks ago about the switch to Leeds. The reason I was given was that he wanted to win trophies and he thinks Leeds gives him a better chance.

Gone over me head this one squire, why must Leeds academy be struggling, unless you think Arona's not good enough for Leeds.

No what you heard was standard terrace gossip made up by people who don’t know what they are on about to fill the gaps left by a silent club and player. You’re whole statement is a cliche I mean Leeds it’s always Leeds isn’t it, players with the odd exception ie they are exceptional go where the money and the security is is. I like Arona but exceptional he isn’t, he’s a big fish here and in my experience that alone is worth a lot more than ‘potential’ trophies or a pot of gold.

I like Arona. He's been on the same improvement curve as Bill Tupou over the last 3 years.
On the pitch he's head and shoulders above King and, all other things being equal, I would much prefer to keep hold.

I also am a big Arona fan, and does a lot of work that goes unnoticed

That said, I agree with the adage that there is nobody bigger than the club.

It may even be that we are also looking to free up a quota spot to strengthen the squash in another position for 2019.

Don't put too much water in it.

Couldn't resist.

I'd keep him if we can. I like him.
But if he wants to go I wouldn't be breaking the bank to keep him. The club can't do that yet.

Well done King Street.

Typo

Interesting question here then... Are there any players you would break the bank for.

For me there are two, Fifita and Tupou.

Fifita is so important to us, that with him on the field we are twice the team. Id be interested to know what his win/loss % is over the last two seasons compared to others. I would imagine his will be one of the highest.
Tupou more for a statement to other clubs that you cant just come and take our players anymore. We decide who we keep/ let go, as I imagine if he continues to develop then clubs with more finances will be circling.

Its all hypothetical anyway because MC is thankfully not going to make the club go bankrupt for the sake of one player, but interesting question nonetheless.

Personally I’d put TJ, Batchelor and perhaps Ashurst above those two especially if it’s a statement you’re wanting to make.

I’d see him more of a replacement for Kirmond.

I wouldn't over stretch for anyone now we are somewhat stable but I'd stretch it for Fifita.
Tupou I'd very much like to keep so similar and TJ is a must keep just for long term quality and general PR.
TJ is the only one of the young group of go over the top for. The others deserve good contracts but only good.