Perhaps just nothing more to it than moving house. Though if another quota spot is found somewhere there are certainly some options being circulated who may interest Powell and co.

Judah Rhimbu (more of a 9 who can play halves)
Tanah Boyd

Even players like Luetele, Opacic could be options.

All pie in the sky though unless it’s confirmed a quota spot opens.

If Lino goes, we need another halfback. Can't go with only 2, especially as one has had some injuries.

Suppose we have Lawford and Jowitt also.

Looks like Lino is staying.

Vagabond off quota due to starting his career playing as a kid in Bradford according to Aaron Bowyer. I think some had already suspected this

Looks like Lino is staying.

Vagana off quota due to starting his career playing as a kid in Bradford according to Aaron Bowyer. I think some had already suspected this

Bit like Lino….

The point is, we can't go with 2 half backs.

That really isn't going to see us take Super League by storm is it.

No it isn't, but I don't expect we will be next year.

Ok let me rephrase. We'll be bottom if we play Lawford and Jowitt at halfbacks for a length of time.

We need another half. If it's not Lino he needs to be replaced.

Boothroyd confirmed as leaving aswell now. So assuming that frees up another spot?

No that just makes us right.

Surprised to see Olpherts on his way, thought he’d be getting another year given he seems to be a favorite of Powell’s this year.

I didn’t think the Matty Russell rumour made sense but it does now.

Might have been his choice.

Fair point.

Russell would be decent back up.

Maybe Olpherts has secured a longer deal somewhere. He is around 34 I think.

I could see the likes of Fev, York or Donny coming in for Olpherts ??

I think Cas could do with him to be honest

Jowitt is a class S/O, he’s played there over thirty times now and it was his junior position, I’ve no issues there at all.

Lawford however is a million miles away at present.

Lino isn’t going anywhere for the reasons I’ve already given. But for the sake of argument let’s say he is. Trueman, Russell and Jowitt you have three not two quality HBs, not bad. I also believe that Powell thinks Booth has the potential to be a no6 so at a push that’s four. However as I say it’s academic as I don’t see Lino leaving.

Powell actually believes Booth’s best position is in the centres. (his words).

And you lose your best fullback and lead try assists.
No matter how you cut it you need someone else.

Of course Max can play 6. But if you play him at 6 you need an equally good 1.

If only we had signed a quality fullback that's being playing very well in SL already...

To be fair we would have Roarke (maybe), Booth or Walmsley as options.

I don’t believe Max would play halfbacks unless injury forced it to 2 of Russell, Truman or Lino.

I don’t think another half is needed with 5 who can play there. It’s more than enough for next season.

FWIW I think the halfbacks will be Truman and Russell next season with Lino having to wait his opportunity and Lawford work his way back to fitness and work on developing.

Well to be fair we haven’t yet, it’s only rumour and speculation.

Sorry to see Boothroyd going- I thought he had potential but I guess the last signing was the death knell for him!