I don't mind Shorrocks. He's a ball playing forward and could be a decent interchange for Asiata. Agree with Dave that I'm not sure we do exactly 'need' him but if he is available and we can fit him in while still picking up a centre and hopefully a half, then I'd welcome him gladly. Asiata is likely to pick up knocks here and there so we need a solid replacement and Shorrocks plays the game more like Asiata than somebody like Fash does.

I agree, not the right fit for us. Totally destined for Super League sooner rather than later. Think there’s only Salford where he hasn’t fell out with someone.

I do wonder if the Salford sale will be as bad as people think, let's say they sell Sneyd Watkins Mcdonald Cross Ormondroyd That wouldn't be far off 800k with transfer fees and salary, investors come in and rebuild. They could still put out a competitive side with a few loans. I'd be tempted to see if anyone wants Rowley too, as he will be a big salary and already moving upstairs next year.

Just read the interview with Salford's Paul King and he's hopeful that they will get an offer of investment through today to avoid any fire sale.

[quote="RockNRolla":2b60wkfs]Just read the interview with Salford's Paul King and he's hopeful that they will get an offer of investment through today to avoid any fire sale.[/quote:2b60wkfs] I guess it would depend on where the investment is coming from and if any due diligence is required

Jackson Hastings unlikely to stay at Newcastle after this season, could we not make a move now? He is of course as British as they come...

[quote="UllFC":2w774rkn]Jackson Hastings unlikely to stay at Newcastle after this season, could we not make a move now? He is of course as British as they come...[/quote:2w774rkn] Still quota though isn't he?

[quote="Hasbag":1wxhwrbw]I don't mind Shorrocks. He's a ball playing forward and could be a decent interchange for Asiata. Agree with Dave that I'm not sure we do exactly 'need' him but if he is available and we can fit him in while still picking up a centre and hopefully a half, then I'd welcome him gladly. Asiata is likely to pick up knocks here and there so we need a solid replacement and Shorrocks plays the game more like Asiata than somebody like Fash does.[/quote:1wxhwrbw] You mean he doesn't make an average of 3m per game?

Cross deal up in the air, potentially Wire bound.

[quote="FC Callum":18pppsks]Cross deal up in the air, potentially Wire bound.[/quote:18pppsks] Did think it’s gone a bit quiet on that, last week Shaw and DT said it was likely to happen but in the past few days they’ve not mentioned Cross to Hull when talking about Salford departures. I thought it would be Saints in for him but not surprised if Wire are in, you’d imagine they’d be able to offer him a lot less money to balance out relocating to Hull. Was really hoping we’d get that one nailed down and have a quality non quota centre for 3 years or so and add a bit of pace to the backline.

[quote="DSJ1983":nl6a1q0h]Did think it’s gone a bit quiet on that, last week Shaw and DT said it was likely to happen but in the past few days they’ve not mentioned Cross to Hull when talking about Salford departures. I thought it would be Saints in for him but not surprised if Wire are in, you’d imagine they’d be able to offer him a lot less money to balance out relocating to Hull. Was really hoping we’d get that one nailed down and have a quality non quota centre for 3 years or so and add a bit of pace to the backline.[/quote:nl6a1q0h] I was surprised it was Wire tbf, well stocked with centres unless King is moving to back row. Shame if we have missed out.

Where is it that he's going to Wire?

[quote="FC Callum":2e88h8fh]I was surprised it was Wire tbf, well stocked with centres unless King is moving to back row. Shame if we have missed out.[/quote:2e88h8fh] I reckon a few clubs will be waiting to see if any salary cap dispensations are granted. Without that Hull was likely in the driving seat for Cross, but if clubs can get relief from the cap I imagine most clubs would want him, can play centre and wing would be handy pick up. We’ve heard it a thousand times with Salford but saw Paul King earlier mentioning that they’re hoping to get a takeover deal agreed today. Can see this dragging on and on for a while, what if they say they’ve got a deal agreed in principle with promised investment are the RFL likely to give them a bit of breathing space to get it done? I’d be wary because they said the same with the council stadium deal last year but if there was a free for all ‘fire sale’ with salary cap/quota dispensations they simply won’t be able to field a side. It would be a tough decision for a competent organisation, but can see the useless RFL letting it drag on hoping for the best.

[quote="Blackandwhitebigdog":tdzwvk4c]Where is it that he's going to Wire?[/quote:tdzwvk4c] I thought you said it was a done deal?

[quote="DSJ1983":1iacrss5]I reckon a few clubs will be waiting to see if any salary cap dispensations are granted. Without that Hull was likely in the driving seat for Cross, but if clubs can get relief from the cap I imagine most clubs would want him, can play centre and wing would be handy pick up. We’ve heard it a thousand times with Salford but saw Paul King earlier mentioning that they’re hoping to get a takeover deal agreed today. Can see this dragging on and on for a while, what if they say they’ve got a deal agreed in principle with promised investment are the RFL likely to give them a bit of breathing space to get it done? I’d be wary because they said the same with the council stadium deal last year but if there was a free for all ‘fire sale’ with salary cap/quota dispensations they simply won’t be able to field a side. It would be a tough decision for a competent organisation, but can see the useless RFL letting it drag on hoping for the best.[/quote:1iacrss5] a 'deal in principle' wont cut it as thats what they used to get this far as stated by most journos there needs to be money in the bank King stated there may be a deal today but if not they have till tuesday 21st or they will sell players asap

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":1a39u2le]I thought you said it was a done deal?[/quote:1a39u2le] It is what I am told.