That’s not like Ryan at all, usually has time for everyone.

Did he, must have misheard or something because that’s not like him at all, that’s a shame for your lad all the same.

Well I wouldn't. Bit of a cross in the negative column for me that.

I'm not especially d about it and neither is he - it was a walk-by "well played Rocky lad" in a crowded bar, late on a Saturday night; could have been misheard, misinterpreted or clouded by booze. He thought it was funny - I found the 2am text to tell me about it significantly less funny, since I was fast asleep like a responsible adult.

We've decided that if he stays and plays like that for us every week, he will volunteer to be verbally abused whenever necessary.

I thought your lad was about 8! It’s not great but it’s better

Two things on a positive note.

Hirst was ok as a filler, his replacement Tangata is a first on the teamsheet player for me - so already a vast improvement for next year.

Even more so for Tangles who for me is our best SR this year and miles better than Horo for me.

Green looks far better than England who I assume he is covering for. I like England but as PB said he’s struggling now, a shadow of the player he was. Can he get it back? Don’t know but if we can sign Green he’s a big lad with a big future.

Escare, for me a luxury but he’s definitely turned up for us so if he wants to stay and we want him, no issues from me.

Sadly not - he's bloody 20, which has few advantages other than being able to go for a pint after the game!

Because he certainly is for me

No mate, Tangata was a straight swap for Hirst, but unlike Hirst I'd have him in my starting 17 every time.

Tangle is Tanginoa and as I say him even more so as a starter in the S/R for me.

Pretty certain he means Tangata and I would tend to agree, after a steady start he is looking good now, a full pre season in a full time environment will do him the world of good and I would be tempted to sign him for next season. Only downside is he is on the quota!

Who pays?

I thought we had signed him, never thought about the quota but if Randells off the there is your answer perhaps.

No, he joined us on loan until the end of the season, but his deal is up with Fax so he is out of contract.

I think we should look another overseas (halfback -yes I am saying it again).

I don't think he offers enough to take a overseas spot.

Need to keep Hampshire first

Need to strengthen front row prop and hooker

2nd row

Also need to look at halfback and the captaincy that for me is badly effecting Miller and making him more inconsistent than ever
i think removing the burden would help him greatly

I agree apart from the S/R, that looks fine to me assuming Ashurst is now fit and Arundel gets more and more used to the role.

Tangonoa
Batchelor
Ashurst
Pitts
One signing?

then a number of reserves, Arundal, Kirmond and at a pinch Crowther.

Not for me. Steady away prop but he I don't think he is good enough for a starting spot personally.

Really, I'm surprised you think so, looks every inch to me. we'll see and I'll be sure to remind you if I'm right

Regarding Tangata and quota. Wasn’t he at Widnes when they went bust? If so, I’m assuming he’ll get special dispensation and be off quota now?

Dispensation for his first contract, which was back to Halifax.

Anyone for Sam Williams? Think he is OOC...

I'll be happy to admit it if he does the business

Not being a starting player for Canberra this year
I have literally watched every match but that doesn’t mean he’s not a quality player

Whenever whiten or ceaser have being injured williams has played very well

Jack Whiten has being incredible for the raiders this year including playing origin, very hard to get a game in front of those two

I would be very happy with Sam Williams
He was good for us but has developed a lot since going back to the NRL
Be an ideal replacement for Brough

I thought he did start in the early part of the season and did quite well. I’m not sure why he lost his place tbh, unless I’m confusing it with last season but I don’t think I am.

He’d be a good signing but he’d want to be first choice I’d have thought so who gets dropped? Tricky one.

Ceaser was starting scrum half but picked up an injury in round two

Williams then started about 6 matches before Ceaser came back in and was starting scrum half