I'd take Ratchford over those two centre options.

I'd also try a transfer fee for Chris Bridge as Wire have a good few centres on their books.

Bridge, Atkins, Monaghan, King & the young blonde kid also.

Played reasonably well yesterday Ratchford. Certainly defensively he was good. I'd sign him, he offers good versatility.

whiting,welham,bridge

It's the young blonde kid I would pay the transfer fee for and not Chris Bridge.

Ratchford would offer some depth at halfback and centre. I think he can play fullback too. A realistic target too as he is coming off contract at the end of this season. Yawnion are rumoured to be sniffing around him.

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Quote ="cadoo"It's the young blonde kid I would pay the transfer fee for and not Chris Bridge. Ratchford would offer some depth at halfback and centre. I think he can play fullback too. A realistic target too as he is coming off contract at the end of this season. Yawnion are rumoured to be sniffing around him. [urlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/mar/07/stefan-ratchford-salford[/url'" First saw Rhys Evans at Leigh for England Academy versus Australia, scored a cracker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQgqIXTkKnY (Think I'm okay to put this link on as it's not SKY footage).

Quote ="cadoo"It's the young blonde kid I would pay the transfer fee for and not Chris Bridge. Ratchford would offer some depth at halfback and centre. I think he can play fullback too. A realistic target too as he is coming off contract at the end of this season. Yawnion are rumoured to be sniffing around him. [urlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/mar/07/stefan-ratchford-salford[/url'" First saw Rhys Evans at Leigh for England Academy versus Australia, scored a cracker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQgqIXTkKnY (Think I'm okay to put this link on as it's not SKY footage).

What are people's thoughts on Ray Cashmere at Salford? Huge forward, plenty of experience, has played in Super League for a few years and has been a success. Makes plenty of metres, carries, works hard defensively and according to the stats is well disciplined too. Rumours last year that Saints were looking at him. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 If Gareth Hock moves to the back row in replacement of Hoffman we then have room to strengthen at prop to replace Andy Coley.

What are people's thoughts on Ray Cashmere at Salford? Huge forward, plenty of experience, has played in Super League for a few years and has been a success. Makes plenty of metres, carries, works hard defensively and according to the stats is well disciplined too. Rumours last year that Saints were looking at him. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 If Gareth Hock moves to the back row in replacement of Hoffman we then have room to strengthen at prop to replace Andy Coley.

Quote ="MattyB"First saw Rhys Evans at Leigh for England Academy versus Australia, scored a cracker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQgqIXTkKnY (Think I'm okay to put this link on as it's not SKY footage).'" An excellent coup for Wire and a player with undoubted potential. Sadly in terms of our chances of signing him, he's been at Wire since he as 15 and is contracted till 2015. Very good for England though.

Quote ="MattyB"First saw Rhys Evans at Leigh for England Academy versus Australia, scored a cracker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQgqIXTkKnY (Think I'm okay to put this link on as it's not SKY footage).'" An excellent coup for Wire and a player with undoubted potential. Sadly in terms of our chances of signing him, he's been at Wire since he as 15 and is contracted till 2015. Very good for England though.

He's okay but the way some people are going on about him I feel they are trying to pull the wool over my eyes.

Quote ="cadoo"What are people's thoughts on Ray Cashmere at Salford? Huge forward, plenty of experience, has played in Super League for a few years and has been a success. Makes plenty of metres, carries, works hard defensively and according to the stats is well disciplined too. Rumours last year that Saints were looking at him. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 If Gareth Hock moves to the back row in replacement of Hoffman we then have room to strengthen at prop to replace Andy Coley.'" Damn good player Cashmere. However he is getting on a bit. Adam Sidlow at Salford always impresses me. Only 23 and British. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011

Quote ="cadoo"What are people's thoughts on Ray Cashmere at Salford? Huge forward, plenty of experience, has played in Super League for a few years and has been a success. Makes plenty of metres, carries, works hard defensively and according to the stats is well disciplined too. Rumours last year that Saints were looking at him. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011 If Gareth Hock moves to the back row in replacement of Hoffman we then have room to strengthen at prop to replace Andy Coley.'" Damn good player Cashmere. However he is getting on a bit. Adam Sidlow at Salford always impresses me. Only 23 and British. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011

Quote ="LovesToSpooge"Damn good player Cashmere. However he is getting on a bit. Adam Sidlow at Salford always impresses me. Only 23 and British. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011'" No, no, no, no & no. Not as good as the lads we've got. Liam Watts?

Quote ="LovesToSpooge"Damn good player Cashmere. However he is getting on a bit. Adam Sidlow at Salford always impresses me. Only 23 and British. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011'" No, no, no, no & no. Not as good as the lads we've got. Liam Watts?

George Burgess.

Liam watts would be a good signing.

Really like the looks of Paul Johnson from wakefield.

Good call on Watts. However a quick google search suggests he's tied down till the end of 2012.

Can't say I've noticed Johnson myself. But others certainly rave about him. Could be a possibility with Wakey likely to bow out at the end of this year.

Just had a look at his states Johnson..hes second behind Graham as top meter maker prop this season.

Quote ="wigan_knight"Just had a look at his states Johnson..hes second behind Graham as top meter maker prop this season.'" You've inspired me to take a look at his stats and to be fair they are very impressive. A hell of a lot of carries and tackles made by the lad, a real hard worker by the looks of it. A former Saints academy player as well, something I didn't know. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011

Quote ="wigan_knight"Just had a look at his states Johnson..hes second behind Graham as top meter maker prop this season.'" You've inspired me to take a look at his stats and to be fair they are very impressive. A hell of a lot of carries and tackles made by the lad, a real hard worker by the looks of it. A former Saints academy player as well, something I didn't know. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011

Quote ="LovesToSpooge"You've inspired me to take a look at his stats and to be fair they are very impressive. A hell of a lot of carries and tackles made by the lad, a real hard worker by the looks of it. A former Saints academy player as well, something I didn't know. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011'" He'll deffo be a SL player with or without wakefield next season..So far i have liked what i have seen from the lad..Carry on and i would certainly consider him.

Quote ="LovesToSpooge"You've inspired me to take a look at his stats and to be fair they are very impressive. A hell of a lot of carries and tackles made by the lad, a real hard worker by the looks of it. A former Saints academy player as well, something I didn't know. www.superleague.co.uk/statistics ... eason=2011'" He'll deffo be a SL player with or without wakefield next season..So far i have liked what i have seen from the lad..Carry on and i would certainly consider him.

That's one hell of a work rate for such a young and inexperienced player playing in a very poor side.

I wonder why Saints got rid? I'd definitely keep an eye on how he goes this season.

Johnson is playing for a contract. Having a good year but will never be anything more than a journey man third choice Prop in my opinion.

Great work ethic but lacks almost every other facet to make it at the top level as a Prop.

There are plenty better out there knocking about the junior divisions.

Cashmere has been immense every time I've seem him this year.

He has been outstanding ever since he came to SL. If Coley is to retire, would be an excellent replacement.

One of the first names on my Exiles teamsheet, but I'm in a minority on that one I think.

He's a Wiganer - from Whelley.

I'm told that Andy Coley is set to retire and I agree completely to the above.

People aimlessly throw Gareth Hock's name about, but we can't put all our eggs in one basket. We don't know whether Gareth Hock will play in the back row or at prop. When Ryan Hoffman leaves (and he will leave) Gareth Hock could slot into the back row and Joel Tomkins should move back to the back row on the opposite side with a top quality centre brought in. Keeps our pack nice and strong. People must remember that strength in depth is crucial.

A set of forwards in - Ray Cashmere, Stuart Fielden, Jeff Lima, Paul Prescott and Lee Mossop at prop with Joel Tomkins, Gareth Hock, Harrison Hansen, Liam Farrell and Chris Tuson would be awesome.

Stuart Fielden
Thomas Leuluai
Ray Cashmere
Gareth Hock
Joel Tomkins
Sean O'loughlin

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Jeff Lima
Paul Prescott/Lee Mossop
Liam Farrell/Harrison Hansen/Chris Tuson
Mike McIlorum

Just quota that will be an issue. We need another halfback is Sam is to continue at 1 or another fullback if Sam is to move to 6. Amos Roberts finding form could be huge for us, but at the moment we have to account his poor form. Things can certainly change though. Signing Stefan Ratchford as depth at halfback/centre/fullback would be a smart move when Deacon retires.

IN

Ray Cashmere
Stefan Ratchford
Top notch centre
Gareth Hock

OUT

Andy Coley (retire)
George Carmont (retire)
Martin Gleeson (released)
Paul Deacon (retire, coaching staff)
Ryan Hoffman (Melbourne)

What about Carvel?

He's off contact this year

3 years ago yes - always been injury prone, and only going to get worse now.