[quote="number 6":322ff6l1]Awful news regarding Sao, maybe the club and player could come to an arrangement and take a pay off this season, hlep with his recovery..prove his fitness in 12 months time and re-sign as non quota[/quote:322ff6l1] Well he’s entitled to wages for rest of season and we should do any recovery as standard. But the priority for the club should be getting the quota spot now, him being non quota next season is even more irrelevant now for me.

Gutted for ligi, had his critics last season but was up there with metres made and offloads.

I know we've been cr@p but we can't can't 'catch a break' along with it.

[quote="WIZEB":snkf6ncc]I know we've been cr@p but we can't can't 'catch a break' along with it.[/quote:snkf6ncc] Agree with this, we have been our own worst enemy at times but we can’t catch a break with the injuries.

It was odds on to go this way. Gutted for him. Think he's taken far too much flack over the years and has been good value for money. Hopefully there's a way to free up the quota spot and cap space whilst still retaining him next year if he recovers fully.

[quote="Dave K.":reyy362n]Wainhoise didn't play in any pre season games, not sure if he is injured. Is Jebson injured, ld rather play him than Fash in the backrow.[/quote:reyy362n] Jebson was sent to Donny as part of the dual reg but can't see that he has played in the league so far.

I though Lewis Bienek looked a much improved prop last year for London. I wouldn't be against offering him a deal, maybe just for the rest of the season to start, with a view to extending if he earns it. Problem is I assume he's living in London. I'd also quite happily look at Will Lovell to strengthen the second row, but I think he's only ever been at London and is their captain so would be hard to tempt. I know these 2 aren't world beaters but I'm just trying to think who is actually available who are big bodies, have some experience and therefore aren't as much of a risk

[quote="Hasbag":1a7axmd0]I though Lewis Bienek looked a much improved prop last year for London. I wouldn't be against offering him a deal, maybe just for the rest of the season to start, with a view to extending if he earns it. Problem is I assume he's living in London. I'd also quite happily look at Will Lovell to strengthen the second row, but I think he's only ever been at London and is their captain so would be hard to tempt. I know these 2 aren't world beaters but I'm just trying to think who is actually available who are big bodies, have some experience and therefore aren't as much of a risk[/quote:1a7axmd0] Bienek stayed part time last season as he works in the city, so doubt he'd be willing to give that up to make a short term move to hull where he'll likely be released/not first choice when we're back at full strength, similarly with Lovell, think he's a PE teacher during the week, so again, likely won't be giving up a career to make a short term move to us

[quote="Hasbag":s3qrm105]I though Lewis Bienek looked a much improved prop last year for London. I wouldn't be against offering him a deal, maybe just for the rest of the season to start, with a view to extending if he earns it. Problem is I assume he's living in London. I'd also quite happily look at Will Lovell to strengthen the second row, but I think he's only ever been at London and is their captain so would be hard to tempt. I know these 2 aren't world beaters but I'm just trying to think who is actually available who are big bodies, have some experience and therefore aren't as much of a risk[/quote:s3qrm105] Jesus wept … I’d hope for much better than them two.

[quote="FC Callum":1ld0zh05]Jesus wept … I’d hope for much better than them two.[/quote:1ld0zh05] I wouldnt set your hopes too high. There isn't much available 2 weeks into a season and with limited cap space available while needing to strengthen 3 different positions. Somebody like Sam Eseh is arguably the best we could hope for.

Been told we've signed Liam Knight and should be here in time for the Leigh game.

[quote="RockNRolla":e94qu24w]Been told we've signed Liam Knight and should be here in time for the Leigh game.[/quote:e94qu24w] Any good?

[quote="Hasbag":1d7h4yhk]I wouldnt set your hopes too high. There isn't much available 2 weeks into a season and with limited cap space available while needing to strengthen 3 different positions. Somebody like Sam Eseh is arguably the best we could hope for.[/quote:1d7h4yhk] We’ve plenty of cap space given we were after Cross/Sneyd plus Abdull and Staveley have gone since. Gunna have a quota spot available. Picking players up from London, who technically was worse than us, isnt going to improve us.

People of twitter seem to think Tom Amone may be available as he's been pushed down to the NSW cup, but seemingly for fitness reasons. Was great for Leigh but if it's fitness related then maybe not somebody Carty would want.

Liam Knight would fit right in with our injury record

Got the Knight deal done quick considering we didn’t have a quota spot coming available 2 days ago. He’s a genuine prop but a bab injury record.

Gutted for Ligi and the club, thought as soon as he went down it was likely a season ended but had hoped it was one that looked worse than it was. We need reinforcements asap and not just any but some decent quality. Unfortunately due to the lack of available quality in the non quota category I think the club would be better off paying Ligi off but still looking after him in his recovery to free up a quota spot with a view to signing him to a new deal next year once he’s non quota. Then see what’s/who’s available in the overseas market. Wish him all the best for a full and speedy recovery, he puts his body on the line every week for our club. Think under JC he’d have had a good year too, gutted for him

[quote="Hasbag":qin9wxm2]People of twitter seem to think Tom Amone may be available as he's been pushed down to the NSW cup, but seemingly for fitness reasons. Was great for Leigh but if it's fitness related then maybe not somebody Carty would want.[/quote:qin9wxm2] Looked fit enough for Leigh and would be a big upgrade on Sao. Knows a few of the ex Leigh contingent too.

[quote="FC Callum":wcjdxv3d]Got the Knight deal done quick considering we didn’t have a quota spot coming available 2 days ago. He’s a genuine prop but a bab injury record.[/quote:wcjdxv3d] 83 games in 9 seasons

[quote="Cuddleclub":1haa7jl8]Agree with this, we have been our own worst enemy at times but we can’t catch a break with the injuries.[/quote:1haa7jl8] I’m worried about the club ‘hoping’ that Asiata just has a sore bicep or whatever it is, it’s never usually the case for us.

[quote="Steve0":soy9wnh6]Any good?[/quote:soy9wnh6] He's had 'issues', but so have we. Nearly a song there.

[quote="DSJ1983":1xpt98hh]I’m worried about the club ‘hoping’ that Asiata just has a sore bicep or whatever it is, it’s never usually the case for us.[/quote:1xpt98hh] You just know it’ll be worse than expected. It always is.

With rumours before of Ligi wanting to join fire service , maybe he’ll retire now , does that help us in any way regards the salary cap etc

[quote="Steve0":2uip5qd7]Any good?[/quote:2uip5qd7] Not much on Youtube apart from a Fox One to One interview about his drink problem.

It looks like he was in and around the Manly first grade setup as a youngster when Carty was there as he made a first grade appearance in 2016. Every overseas player we’ve signed has followed that pattern so could be something in it.