Quote Egg Chasing="Egg Chasing"He solves the 13 issue and the GK issue which in turn moves both Shorrocks and Smithies to full time SR. He could probably do somewhat of a job at 6 if needed albeit not as a runner.

If his salary being off the cap means we can then sign an extra prop for example it could work. I just wonder what his salary would be to move over from Union UNLESS he simply wants to finish his career here before heading back in a coaching role.'"

Egg ChasingFather Ted:

We probably don't have any cap space. So many players have had their contracts renewed it's bound to affect the salary cap.


Trouble is our two highest paid players and them being two of our three marquee players haven't played for months. French has been out for a couple of months and Thompson since the Catalans game when we also lost Walters.  Although Walters has returned he was out for around 10-11 weeks Thompson still hasn't played.  That is just too much talent missing from the squad  not to have an adverse effect on performance..


If there was a shake up needed then Forber to be bench 9 instead of Leeming.  Walters right 2nd row and Junior off the bench. Maybe also Eckersley to replace Wardle for a couple of weeks so get Jake rested and fit again.


IMO our first 17-20 is the best in SL and by some distance. For that to be reflected in performance they all have to play especially our best players which they plainly have not.