Motu Tony's in Aus and NZ looking for a centre and prop for 2016. Presumably overseas spots will come from Feka and Michaels? Talks to start with Paea shortly but sounds like interest from several SL clubs already. Personally doubt we'll be able to keep him. On a positive note Taylor sounds like he's performing well at Salford.

Tomkins is homesick and most likely heading back to wigan next year, obviously we don't need a fullback so wouldent need Bowen who will likely go, but surely Wigan may need to move a player or two out to fit Tomkins under the cap?

I can't see Paea staying either, he would have signed by now if so. Think Wigan or Leeds will snaffle him (if they hav'nt already)!!

Also see us struggling to keep Mickey unfortunately

All we need is 2 centres, a winger, a hooker, 2 props, 2 second rowers

Simples

We could do with 2 centres.
Hooker.
Attacking 2nd rower.... and an attack coach.

I've got a feeling they'll have a fair chunk of cap space available looking at the players who have left in recent years and who they've been replaced by.

There are also the new salary cap rules on a homegrown player and marquee player that they're going to be voting on, presumably for the 2016 season (?).


In terms of where we need signings, Hooker needs to be top of the shopping list.

Then props, (Taylor is signed isn't he?), to replace Feka and Paea if he leaves.

And a centre.

I'd like to see Cunningham get a good run to see what he can do before we sign a new hooker, he has impressed me with his limited gametime.

A line breaking centre is a must and either another prop if Paea leaves or a backrower (attacking) and move Ellis up to prop.

It's Houghton that needs replacing as starting hooker IMO.

I do think we've missed Azza at interchange hooker, but I too would like us to give Cunno some more gametime before we rush into signing another hooker.

A centre is a must for me, maybe two depending on how Sa finishes the season. Can see Michaels going, and I actually don't think we'll keep Yeamo on, again depending on the rest of the season.

Obviously will need a prop if Paea goes, would like to keep hold of him and Feka. Ellis to prop and Taylor means we could do with another 2nd rower, would have loved Whitehead, think he'll go quite well in NRL. Would love to sign Rapira but can't see that happen. Can't see as much activity for us as previous seasons, consistency is key.

Regarding a centre...

How about the young English centre in reserve grade at the Eels?

SKD and Moa ?

SKD -Saints, the only Moa we might get, is a lawn..

Marquee signing?
What's one of them?

It's what Mr Koukash wants, but has been voted out up until now.
Basically, one player is exempt from the salary cap, so you can pay him whatever you want.
Rumour is it may come in next year.

Should be concentrating on this season not looking to next year just yet.

Heard a few days ago an offer on the table for SKD and Sam thaiaday. But if they're coming over most teams will be in. SKD would be a fair chance I'd say. Moa n Fitz can put in a good word. As can macnamara n he's a former team mate of motu s.

Both would be brilliant signings if true. SKD is a possibility, but I can't see Thaiday coming over here yet. Not whilst he's still playing for the Aussies and in SOO.

I got told before the derby (Paea to Leeds Rhinos, 3 year deal has a replacement to peacook)

how many overseas players are out of contract?

Sa,
Feka
Paea
Rankin
Michaels

right or wrong?

Paea wants to stay. He's settled here. Guess money talks though but IMO will stay

could be his last contract... depends on the money and duration offered.

Prop and a sounds right to me.

I can see Ellis starting 2016 in the second row. We have Hadley, Thompson,Turgut and Fash backing up there so I don't think we are short of bodies. I'm hopeful one of those kids will emerge as a superstar.

Paea's staying, without a shadow of a doubt. Only way he'll leave is if we tell him we don't want him (or offer him a wholly unreasonable contract).

We will want to keep Paea, for certain, and as long as our offer is competitive he will stay. Whether Sa gets another offer or not will depend on if he stays healthy.

Rankin might get an offer, but I think he wants to be back in Aus.

Feka will end up somewhere like Bradford or Fev, I don't think he'll retire, but he won't be kept.

Michaels will go home at the end of the season and won't play for us again. Guilty or not, the trail is set to take a long time.