Straight from the horse's mouth then.


Agree we have to keep going for wins for the reasons you state and tbf they have been.

Obviously, with a club like ours, his contract has to be in line with others of similar value & standing. He's imo worth more to us now than when he initially came and proved especially in certain games that he can be a good halfback with huge potential for more, but how much more money he's worth atm is anyone's guess. MC along with CC would be the men to judge, then do the sums. Then it's up to Ryan to say yes or no.

Personally, I think he's staying if I had to guess, hope so anyway.

And I would hope that doesn't happen; there aren't many industries other than sport in which people's salaries are bandied about, with everyone and his uncle having a view on relative worth, or otherwise - and I don't think it's appropriate or helpful in this case. Particularly given that it's broadly meaningless without all the data - i.e. salaries of every player - which is none of our business.

My view is that MC has proven time and again in recent years that he can value and pay good players sufficiently to entice them to sign with us; and CC appears to be a coach for whom players want to play - so with that in mind, I'm satisfied that they'll make a fair offer to Hampshire, and then it's up to him and his agent to make a decision. Personally, I think his best option would be to play the longer game and do a couple of settled seasons as our starting 7 - then go back to the market - and I hope he does, because he's been great for us and is improving every week. But if he decides he wants cake today, that's up to him.

He had a great game vs Matalan tonight. One of his best in a Trinity shirt I thought. Superb try, lively all night. As long as his wage requests are reasonable, I think he is worth the investment

He's a fool if he gets too cocky on his demands now

Great performance from Rocky last night, pulling the strings and showing some consistency now.

Definitely would not be disappointed if we went into next season with him as our first choice 7.

I wonder what Drinkwater said to him when they were returning to the half way line following Catalan’s first try.

Hampshire and Miller both in top ten try assists, with Miller being top with 26!

Imagine how far up Rocky could be if had have had more game time earlier in the season.

More than happy with these 2 as our starting halves for next year, with potentially Reynolds there too, as cover.

"I can't believe I'm being replaced by Matty bloody Smith"

Why's that? Did Rocky react?

No other than scoring in the next set.

imagining is all it is imho and as I recall the reason he didn’t get the gig was that he didn’t do very well in his early attempts at H/B.

Drinkwater leaving Catalan because they have signed Smith and we cannot agree terms with Hampshire’s agent. It would appear we have one we cannot sign and one whose value is higher than ours

Deal is done for rocky

Who says? Want it to be true but want more than rumour.

There's something in League express tomorrow. Digital copy will be out soon and someone with access will spill the beans

Says he is looking at other options as the clubs valuation doesn’t match his/his agents. No issues with club, his agent appreciates we have a budget to work to

Boooooooo

Be interesting which club could offer him the halfback role, potentially playing in the top half of the league in a settled squad. I wonder if he's waiting to see who gets promoted like Toronto. I don't know who they've got signed up for the halves next season but they might be able to offer more, but at what cost to his development I wonder and if he doesn't start well how quickly will they move on etc, or is he willing to take a back up role at another SL Club but for more money. Who knows hey.

Leaving what he gets paid to one side, which tbh to the fan is irrelevant, this is the first club he's settled at in his favourite position and would be starting there next season. It would be a shame imo for him to not to at least get another year under his belt here, if that deal is possible, then go to market after that in a stronger position if he wanted to.

Kevin Brown to Toronto is the rumour this side of the big hill! And thats from a ex pro!

Who with??

It’s certainly a shame but we have a limited budget and MC has worked wonders to date so we have to back his judgement.

League express is also linking them with Joe Mellor from Widnes

He's linked with warrington and saints

I trust MC to make the right decision for the club. If Rocky is wanting more money than we can afford then it's obviously no deal.