Calderwood has scored more tries than Roberts this season.

Indeed, but as a squad player he would have been very handy to have especially when we've kept Phelps on an increased contract which is double more than what Liam wanted. IMO we have better players than him in the team for him to be kept out so he's taking a wasted quota spot aswell.

Phelps is another matter.

If it was a straight toss-up between him and Colbon then, thus far at least, I'd be inclining towards Colbon.

BN clearly sees something in Phelps, but I can't think what it is. Again, he's okay but, as you say, is that sufficient to account for a quota spot?

Just shows what sad state of affairs we find ourselfs in. People are thinking we should have kept him as a squad player? hes diabolical. He would'nt of been worthy to be the water carrier 10 years ago.

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Well I was told recently that Colbon would have stayed with us for £30K but went to HKR for £45K. I don't have total confidence in my source but if true then the choice is between Colbon on £30K and Phelps on £60K+ and occupying a quota slot. Mmm.. tough choice....

Nope, your pretty much spot on.

I am fairly certain that Lenegan was unsure whether to keep OCarroll or Colbon as he only had room for one of the two in that respect I would have taken O'Carroll everytime.

As for Phelps vs Colbon....Colbon wins hands down.

I agree with most here, Colbon was never a star, but always gave everything. Would have kept him over other players we have now. Hope he does well at KR.

Surely Phelps isn't on £60K+

He wouldnt have changed how our season went but i would rather have him in the squad than phelps.

We was told in when in Oz that he had recently signed a new contract of 60K+

Dunno Lee. The only financial info I had was re Colbon.

Seriously?

From what we are finding out I'm beginning to question the decision to let him go TBH.

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I have to tell you that's not my information. It could be that Phelps's people are talking him up a little.

If they are they aren't doing him any favours.

Yes, we should have kept Colbon over Phelps, but again, Colbon was the witch hunt victim last season, ironically by many of the people who now slam Phelps.

Embarrasing at times, it really is.

He had a blinder against leeds on friday night smashing senior in the process. He will do well at kr hes living in a nice area with a lot of the other lads on the same estate. Hes settling in well

Hardly had a 'blinder' against Leeds. Put in a solid performance at best.

Bottomline is Colbon is not the standard of player we want at the club as a first teamer, neither is Phelps, it's all a matter of 'a less of two evils'.

Colbon over Phelps for the CAP and quote space, but not sleep is lost over his departure.

Barrett is a massive loss. I really hope Piggy turns the magic on this weekend, people are losing more and more faith in him as a signing. Real knock of confidence as so many of us were looking forward to his arrival, me included.

Piggy clearly isnt fit I am more annoyed at Noble for playing him when hes carrying an injury than I am annoyed at Piggy himself.

Couldn't agree more. Colbon was a keeper. He would have improved as his confidence developed. He had the right attiitude and speed, and thats a start!