Who do you think tony smith will sign and who do you we need

2 second rowers, 1-2 props, hooker, winger

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Priority has to be the pack, 3 forwards at least, probably a hooker, but that depends of if they think Balmforth will be ready, I'd keep Dwyer he isn't perfect, but offers something different. Think someone like Morgan Smith would be a good signing, can play both hooker and halfback to a good standard.

In an ideal world a winger, but don't think this is a priority, especially with the winger we have coming through and also that McInhtosh will be here for another year

Jai Whitbread would be near the top of my shopping list. IF wakey go down

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Of those out of contract, i'd be looking to release the following:

Danny Houghton,
Joe Lovodua,
Kane Evans,
Josh Griffin
Jamie Shaul
Scott Taylor

There is a fair bit of cap space there, and the talk over been at our 'internal cap' I believe is being shrewd ahead of a big overhaul of the squad.

Priority has to be a Quota spot second rower, a Manu Mau style of player. I would say secondly a quota hooker would be a great bit of business also, with the likes of Dwyer/Balmorth been utilised from the bench. Hull may look to promote Laidlaw/Gardiner into regular first teamers however an English prop to replace Taylor would be ideal. Its not going to be a boring year in regarding arrivals/departures that's for sure.

For the right price I'd keep Taylor and Griffin, Salford game apart (where everyone was poor) they have had good seasons.

Agree with the other 4,

Shaul
Houghton
Evans
Lovodua

Would give us 2 quota places and a good chunk of cash to bring in 3 good forwards. One UK and 2 overseas players.

Not sure if I'd keep Sao either

The problem we have, May 1st is only 5 or 6 weeks away and the majority of the players OOC have had a couple of years of poor performances, and haven't given themselves enough time to correct their form and/or attitude. I think we need to be ruthless, but at the same time, not leave ourselves without adequate replacements if the market is poor for recruitment

Griffin and Taylor wil probably get a rolling one year deal at a reduced rate for me agree on the other four, can see Danny moving onto coaching side probably defence definitely not attack

, Satae a must for me I know he has his faults but he's a big unit in our pack. Savelio and Sao tough calls when for me, Dre is very good not coincidence when he got injured we dropped off last season again. Ligi a penalty machine but great engine.

There are 3 players I'd look at I they went down, one of them is him, the other two would be Morgan Smith and Corey Hall.

Tanginoa for me, he's just the sort of destructive back row player we need.

I like him, but seems very injury prone

I'm led to believe that a number of meetings took place last week between Smith,Pearson and Clark with regards to recruitment and retention.

Don't be surprised if Smith picks up a championship player (or 2), he seems to have a knack of spotting decent ones

Agree with Dave, for me Houghton, Shaul, Lovodua & Evans would be ones that we should not offer any deals too. Think so far Griffin has been actually been pretty good in the 2nd row so would be worth keeping subject to price and what other suitable options are available. Taylor just not sure whether he is worth a years deal to be fair as think he like Evans just needs replacing.
I'd look closely at Lane and Savelio with a view to moving Lane on if he doesn't pick up any form, with Savelio if he has a relatively injury free season then he'd be worth extending.
Satae is a must to re sign as not many out there that would give us what he does. Sao I'd maybe offer a 1 year deal as do think we'd get more from Ligi in terms of performance and less penalties conceded if we had better options in the pack other than Taylor & Evans. I'd also look at tying Jack Brown down for another year or two.

Hooker the jurys out and will be dependant on how well Balmforth progresses this season but think we need a Parcell type 9.

Certainly a lot of thinking to be done by Smith & Pearson and decisions they have to get right.

Keep Taylor and Griffin?
give your head a wobble

It's going to be a tough assignment for TS for next seasons recruitment , The last few seasons hasn't been great for SL player pool quality or NRL imports . I can see a few players been promoted from within .

Never mind a wobble, hit it with a toffee hammer

People Nedd to forget about previous seasons, both Taylor and Griffin are now injury free, both started the season well.

Look at the market and players available, we aren't going to easily replace half the squad.

If there form continues then I'd offer them both one year deals, new coach, fresh start.

Some posters just can't let go of previous opinions.

Taylor been so good that he was dropped to the bench for Saints.He is making himself a laughing stock with the missed big hits he tries to do.Better display at Saints but needs to go.
Griffin is bang average and just filing a gaping hole we have in the second row which many of us highlighted as a real weak link with the departure of Mau.
To have 20 players off contract end of this season is really bad management and the club cant afford any more to be sentimental with senior players.
They need to go

Player don't get dropped to the bench, they get dropped or are in the 17, just changing things up. It's a 17 man game and all of the 17 play an part. particularly with the forwards. Sometimes Satae is on the bench, sometimes Taylor.

Griffin and Savelio is decent backrow pairing, but they haven't played there, certainly need some more depth and quality, weak link is Lane at the moment. Let's be honest you will never give Griffin any credit, no matter what he does, you have something in your head and cannot get rid of it, probably need to see someone about it

I agree with Ellam regarding Savelio , I think we're better team with him in it .

Anyone clued up on the nrl reserve league or nrl who can suggest some realistic Props or Second Rows?

I think a big emphasis will go on promoting youth, backed up by about 4 signings. Wouldnt suprise me to see Matty English, as well as 2 overseas signings possibly a loose forward and a second Row who pack a punch in attack and defense.