I think with Hampshire it has been a case so far of a jack of all trades, master of none. He'd be a decent squad player to have to cover various positions if we decided that was needed but i don't see any specific position that he would be any better than what we have now. It depends what he wants really, if he's happy in that role then i'd happily have him on board but personally for the sake of his career i'd suggest going somewhere where he can make a position his own, if that means a drop into the championship so be it. He is young enough to come again when established.

We want a prop and are looking overseas but from the million pound game i'd happily take Bousquet or Moa if Catalan drop, both a very good forwards.

We need halfback cover and are looking for one in this country, or a hooker with Wood & Randall's ability to play in the halves. Nothing off quota at Catalans excites me there to be honest, at Leigh then i wouldn't be upset if Ridyard arrived, did a decent job at Huddersfield earlier in the season and can kick goals which may be a problem if Finn is injured. Other than that Liam Hood is a Yorkshire lad that could be a handy third choice hooking option that wouldn't cost the earth.

Not sure we need another centre to be honest, With TJ back he and BJB have the wing positions sewn up which leaves Tupou, Lyne, Arundal & MCB fighting for two spots, all of whom can cover wing as well. Given Jowitt could also cover the wing it would take a pretty big injury crisis for anyone else to get a game and if that happens then we should use the loan system if needed.

Salford are having a clear out
Todd Carney,
Olsi Krasniqi,
Adam Walne,
Jordan Walne,
Liam Bent
Connor Williams

Michael Dobson and family want to return to Aus

Full Back - Luke Hooley needs adding to the squad

I wouldn't be surprised if our final quota place is for a Prop because I'm struggling to think of a decent British one we could get.

MC said in an interview that we're after just a top quality Prop for next year to round out the squad, or words to that affect. Obviously things can change as they continue to assess because as others have said we need another halfback as well for me with Williams going. All you have to do is look what happened to Miller this year, to know we need cover. That said I don't know how close to being ready Ackroyd is.

I'm happy with our , Bill's really developed into a quality , with Arundal there as well & Lyne. TJ & BJB on the wing and MCB as back up who can cover as well.

I suppose this begs the question, is he better than Jowitt? I here he is but I've not seen him play tbh.

I've never seen the lad play but heard he tore it up in the U19 games he played. They must think really highly of him with the contract they offered him, 2 and half with option for another year. He's meant to be a good goal kicker as well, always a bonus.

He's been at Oldham and Dewsbury this season hasn't he?

I'm a bit confused with this lad because some reports seem to suggest he isn't a contracted player and others do. I suppose we will see when next years squad is anounced, happy days.

Up the Trin

Yeah he did but I don't know anyone that watched him play mate.

He's defo signed by the looks of this. Also his twitter account is a give away as well.
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How many Non-Federation trained players are you allowed now?
From Vasty's list of signed on players I make it that we have 6 at this moment in time - Tupou, Miller, Fifita, Arona, Randell and Horo

I had a feeling it was 7 - which if we are looking overseas for a Prop pretty much rules out half of those halfbacks being discussed (Walsh, Mortimer, Drinkwater)

Yes, it would rule them out Fordy.

I did hear a rumour a couple of weeks ago that Tyler Randell is happy at the club, but we were looking for another hooker. At the time I rubbished that thought, but if that were the case, could the long term plan be to play Randell in the halves.

He did start his career there, and is pretty quick.

Alternatively, I dont think Ellis haa signed with anyone yet.

When Moa was at Hull I was a big fan. Us Hull fans all waxed lyrical about him but he remained pretty underrated amongst fans of other clubs. Then he went to the NRL, did great over there, became a NZ regular and I was really pleased for him. But since he has gone to Catalans he seems really ineffective. He's worked hard and undoubtedly been one of their better players but overall I have been really disappointed with his lack of impact. If Catalans go down and you need a prop I think Bosquet is a better option.

Id definitely take Bosquet, I think he's been one of Catalans best over the past few years along with Remi Casty who I would also take. I don't think either count on the quota either do they?

Nope. Federation trained. The one thing I would like to work out with the quota rules is whether Widdop would be a quota player if he played in Super League since he moved to Aus at 14 or 15.

I think he would count on the quota, Similar to Hansson - Born here and has a UK passport but I'm sure the ruling is they need to have played 3 years of rugby over here for a club before there 21 to be classed as fed trained.

Did cc not say in his pre match confrence that with sam going where looking for a prop and a half back but the trouble is only one quota spot left.
Dont know where he stands on quota spot but i like the look of bartoux(summet lime that)whos plays at 7 for london

No one as mentioned Simon would you have him back?

Can't say I've noticed him this year.
Always like Simon but in this pack he isn't that big.
I liked him as the extra front row forward at 13 but Arona has that sown up now.

Would rather go for sheer tackle busting size.

No he's a bigger penalty machine than any of our current forwards but not as good as any of them imho

I agree, he was good for us at the time but I think if we want to progress then we need to move on to better players.

If he were the best available then fine he was good lad but I don't think he is the best and it's not even a very big list.

If Salford get into real bother we could do a Hudds. Of course we'd have to dig deep and there would be a cue IMHO for both players but either of these two would give us an aesome F/R


CRAIG KOPCZAK (he's even local)

BEN MURDOCH-MASILA

He was homesick last time, that isn't gonna change, no thanks.

I would take Kopczak, and would have taken Massila, but we have signed Horo.

Feel that if there were a quota spot free, would use it on a half back TBH

Ackroyd is possibly the best #7 in the U19s and looks like he will be ready to move up this year, Randell can also slot into the halves if needed too. I don't think we need anything more than another prop, preferably someone like Fifita who can play with a bit of flair and thought too

I'll put it another way. An average scrum half will look great behind one of the best packs in the league. A world class scrum half will struggle behind a poor pack. So Ackroyd would do just fine if used sparingly.

It's the oldest rule in the book, packs win prizes.

Gale is a very good HB but he wouldn't have won the game for Cas if they didn't have an excellent pack.

Was glad to see Simon go in the first place. Definitely wouldn't want him back.