The plan is for Matty Hagarty to join Saints squad like walmsley did starting next season. He's certainly got the size and once he has filled out even more in the gym, he will be another big prop to add to our pack. Hopefully he can live up to his potential.

I have no idea whether Turner is being replaced. What I'm saying is - if Saints are going after an expensive centre - it won't be to replace Percival. And since there are only two centres on the field - that kind of leaves only Turner.

So based on the rumours the like for like is as follows...

Tasi for Masoe
McDonnell for Wellens (rather than Hohaia if we are honest)
Charnock for Hohaia (which I think was the plan before Hohaia retired early)

Jones and Flanagan have not been getting picked before Thommo, Greenwood and Vea, so they are not leaving gaps. Ashworth for me looks very Jones-esk.

So we are still in the position we are in now, where we have no cover on the wing and in the halves. However it is hard to know what young players are going to come through next year.

A sixth prop would be useful but is behind a half and winger in my eyes.

If rumours are right as regards Walshy extending his contract and Tasi to replace Masoe, we would probably be better signing an international class centre or winger this would improve our current first 17 squad selection. Our pack should still stay dominant, i liked the look of Charnock last week his pass selection and individual runs were pretty good for his first appearance this season.

If Saints where to sign a centre, Turner could cover at S/H S/O and loose. His game lifted in the latter end of last season when playing in the middle. It has taken Turner a while but I think he is now worth his shirt. This is why I would like to see Wardle at Saints as he could cover the second row as well.

We could really do with Hewitt turning a corner. If that is at all possible. It could be that the "Godfather" has struck again. In fifty years someone will be digging around the concrete foundations and discover his body weighted down with iron.