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.

Larne Patrick looks a good un.

Everything he does is at 100mph. He would be right up there for my money.

I reckon they are just spinning us a yarn............

Let's try and not lose the thread.

Took me ages to cotton on to that.

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Rugby Union and Warrington rumoured to be chasing Stefan Ratchford.

I'd sign him tomorrow.

A excellent kicking game and a bright future IMO.

Completely agree. Very versatile and would well be worth throwing a contract at when Deacon retires.

Someone please enlighten me as to how Ratchford would fit in Wire's team - both financially & positionally?

well, i beleive they are potentially letting king go on top of potentially losing carvell both of whom must be on good contracts so financially; there you go.

positionally, he has played on the wing many a time but is quite versailt on the whole and excellent utility value, like phelps but younger, fitter and dare i say it... better with a great kicking game to boot if you'll pardon the pun!

Don't milk it with all these cheesey puns.

They have signed Nate Myles to according to a chap on facebook.

Yep, me too.

Cracking prospect.

TRUE FACT OF THE DAY

Stefan Ratchford was Wigan's mascot for the last ever game at Central Park

Someone ought to send him the video of that game and remind him of his first love.

Finch and Ratchford would be a very effective halfback pairing.

Love a team for next season of

Gordon
Briscoe Ratchford Carmont Richards
Tomkins Finch
Prescott Tommy Fielden
Hock Tomkins
Lockers
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Tomkins Lima Faz Mossop

Regardless that Briscoe is still contracted to Hull.

At the current moment, I doubt you could say Finch & Anybody would be a good halfback pairing.

Form temporary. Class permanent.