Yep, meant to add the line, dynamic wide running Kelepi to compliment Proctor.

Shaul on loan looks a possibility and that would sort that.

We've actually got two players moving up this year I believe. a young SH, name escapes me and Butterworth who very much fits the Ratchford mould. If nothing else we know Mash understands players like Butterworth more than anyone. At the end of the day, no point having a youth team if you don't back it.

A lot also depends on whether the likes of Shaw, Windrow and Croft have been retained.

One question how many players have we currently got contracted beyond the end of next season. I know some will say we could sort many out during the season however compare our expiring list for the last season and how many we retained.

And when we gave longer contracts out people complained too. I think you were one of them.

Can't have it both ways.

One year makes sure both player and club are happy.
We definitely do have most of the squad contracted to next season but that just means we can negotiate with those we want to keep and let the others go.

I saw a post on twitter that had posted Atoni`s stats for 21 in comparison to Paul Vaughans, who has been a high profile signing for Warrington, RA stats look favourable.

A lot of disappointment from Roosters fans and a lot of shock that he isn`t staying in the NRL, looks like a good signing.

If his stats looks favourable in the NRL it certainly bodes well for us in super league, can’t wait to see him down at the club

Welcome to the lad, hope he gives the front row the ‘punch’ it needs. He’s at the stage of his career where it’s probably now or never for him which bodes well for us.

Given the slight element of unknown with this one and coming off the back of an injury hit season i think a one year deal is right for both him and us. If he is the next Fifita we can offer him a new improved deal prior to the may deadline, if he turns out more Charlie Leaeno then we can get rid for nowt!

He probably want to put himself in the shop window after a year in reserve grade in Australia.

I like the idea of a year as it removes any security for him to get too comfortable in and gives us a good look at him to hopefully extend before others can get to him should he be a success.

Either way he is playing for a contract beyond 23 which is a short term positive.

Been announced, 1 year deal with the option of additional year.

Doesn’t say who has the year option, him or us.

I’m guessing it’s him.

Really happy with this. Very good signing.

League express reporting he turned down a deal with Cronulla, St George and North Queensland to come to SL,I know you don`t usually get that insight but I doubt this happens often, especially to sign for us.

Highlights from 2019 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2268541456742392 He used to be called Renouf To'omaga from what I can see, which confuses things a little.

Highlights from 2019 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2268541456742392 He used to be called Renouf To'omaga from what I can see, which confuses things a little.

Quote ="jonh"Doesn’t say who has the year option, him or us. I’m guessing it’s him.'" Nope.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63810790

Quote ="jonh"Doesn’t say who has the year option, him or us. I’m guessing it’s him.'" Nope.... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63810790

What injury hit season?

He had a MCL strain that kept him out for six weeks, so hardly injury hit really. As proved by the fact that he played 14 games for the Bears.

Not sure why various outlets exaggerate but in this case it’s way OTT.

They just assume if you didn't play every game you must be injured.
They just don't have the data for the NSW Cup

Because it’s trinity.

If it were say Wigan or Leeds he would be a world beater reading the article.

The new boy https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cllh3Dbv ... JmNzVkMjY=

The new boy https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cllh3Dbv ... JmNzVkMjY=

My brother in law in Aus says he will be a good signing and many are puzzled as to why doesn't get regular game time in the NRL.

Royce Hunt said "I'm coming too" on that post!!

I don't think you'll have meant it to come across that way but your comment reads very arrogantly.

How did you come to the conclusion that he didn't miss the remaining available games through injury?

An excellent signing and just what we needed.
I happy with the pack now, particularly as young Eseh is on the verge of stepping up and he looks good!

I didn't mean it arrogantly as I'm no expert on NSW Cup but I was aiming at the media and FB comments rather than someone specific on here.

But if you Google his injuries you find he was out for 6 weeks with an ACL strain and nothing else.
If you search North Stdney Bears NSW Cup team it says he played 114 games for them, not just the 43 he played for Cantebury.
I'm OK getting the 5th best prop at Roosters.

He did miss them through injury and that is unfortunate. But it simply want injury hit in anyones language.

Also the injury want serious or chronic in any way.. in other words he’s no more a risk than any other player. He. Oils get a bad injury this season but it won’t be as a result of last season imo.

You know the player I’m looking forward to seeing more of this year is Butler. He’s possibly the biggest of our props and from what I’ve seen he can play.

We coach and a good off season, he may well turn out to be the surprise package

I was thinking the same about Bowden. I think he and Butler will be really good for us.
Add Whitbread and we could have a really strong front row.