It's 7 non fed now isn't it,

So we have

Sa
Talanoa
Mini
Paea (hopefully)

Signed for next season

feks is exempt I think

Exempt from Quota but not the fed rule? Not sure.

Centre #1 requirement. Guessing to replace Michaels.
Hopefully Taylor to replace Feka, got numbers here with Paea Watts Green Bowden BTW Thompson, but from quality perspective must keep Paea.
Back row to spell Mini Ellis and Westerman.
Not too bad. Weaknesses arguably quality at hooker and other centre when Sa injured.

Feka will probably be one of a few (if not the only one) that will still qualify for the pre 2008 exemption. So he is indeed classed as federation trained.

It's been mentioned on our board that Leeds have put in a cash bid for Danny Houghton.

Leeds i think as replacement for Whats his name.....

We'll probably take a swap for leuluai and peacock

Just on houghton, I know he gets a lot of stick but there isn't a team in SL that wouldn't sign him if he were available

I like him but I think his decision making at times, and his distribution can be poor.

I would have him as an impact hooker and try to attract a hooker that can control a game better and get the forwards on the front foot. Who that is though - no idea!

Surely not?

According to most on here he wouldn't get into top championship teams

If hes got any sense he'll go as he's never gonna win anything in this team

Rubbish.

I've heard it suggested, and it's something I've started to notice, but he seems to be only able to pass one way?

Well as he's part of the team (and acting captain), perhaps he has some responsibility for the team performances.

Backwards? I'm sure he'd adapt to the way Leeds are refereed.



There's a real dearth of good hookers around SL (I can imagine it'll be hard for us to get Lunt signed up on a permanent deal). Houghton's got some weaknesses in his game, but with somebody to spell him, and surrounded by quality he would look a different player imo, and I can imagine him being in demand, if he were available.

£200,000 and Rob Burrow

Collect.........

Burrow, 33 in september

Really?

10 years ago, yes, now.

No

The Houghton to Leeds seems to have picked up pace in the last 48 hours, hearing that he's all but signed.

Just hope the McShane rumours aren't true.

Really cant see it happening, one our most consistent and important players, in a position we pretty short on, a few years ago i would maybe have believed it, but not under Pearson.

I reckon Leeds might have bid, but we will reject it.

If he goes, people will realise how important he is and how much we will miss him, his isn't perfect, but a very good hooker.

Why? Is he gonna be back-up for Aiton at 200 grand?
The Paul Aiton who was named First Utility player of the month for March and has been excellent for them thus far this season?

Better chance of International honours at Leeds is a big reason apparently.

Everyone (except us with 3) loves two hookers, just in case one gets tired.

Agreed but 200 grand for their bench hooker.