Think all our eggs went into the Lam basket and we are now back to square one. Not many halves are available and who want to come here, without paying stupid money.

zi think we have other options, we will have known or at least have had an idea about Lam a couple of weeks ago.



Much easier now to sign a young halfback who maybe hadn't played too many games due to the change in visa rules.

What Aussie players ever want to play in SL? His management have said publicly that he has no interest in SL, it’s no real secret. Salford agreed a deal with Richo and Wests to take him early on in the season but the player turned it down.



Things can change quickly though in sport. Its obvious him and his management feel like an NRL offer will come in for him but if that doesn’t materialise he’ll need a way to get his career back on track because it’s obvious Wests don’t want him. In the case of Sullivan specifically I agree it’s very unlikely I’m sure he’s sitting pretty on 2 or 3 more years but the point is that very few Aussies under 30 will have any ambition to play SL but find themselves with no option sometimes. Matt Dufty said the same a couple of months before he joined Wire.

I’d rather that (not Wakeham) than sign somebody on mega money who might not work out or play well and go home after a year. The next 2/3 have to be right and add real quality or it’ll be another long season. But I’m not holding my breath.

I agree with what you are saying I’ve just heard we’ve had tentative talks about Sullivan and there is no interest from him in the SL. Hence why I’m pretty confident it won’t happen.

History also tells us that we target a quality half. At first it looks promising but the negotiations become protracted and end when the player either signs either a new contract or leaves for another club. Then it all begins again and we end up signing someone like Reynolds.

Leyland is a no go because he joining Warrington to replace Drinkwater, it won’t be popular but think the stars are aligning for that one.

I wouldn't get a pass if we waste two quota spots on him and Cust.

Where has this been said that he is on a plan and Cartwright had a go???

Leyland doesn’t look much to me tbh and isn’t he also on the chunky side as well

I am aware that Drinkwater was offered a new deal to sign another contract with Warrington, but turned it down because he had a better offer elsewhere.



Don`t have any information where his new club is though.

problem is he wobbles around the pitch like the michelin man, not doing the job he's well paid to do. Until he gets into shape I'll keep mentioning it

My stance also.

slimfast

If we did that would be a sure sign the investment isn't what we hoped it would be.



The non quota signings have been largely underwhelming but understandable given the options available at the time of the investment.



Using/wasting a quota place on Cust is strange and you have to wonder if that is the standard of player we are looking at to fill the final two places.

I'd rather play Cust and Abdull in the halves and sign another 9 instead of signing drinkwater, he's had more clubs than Tiger Woods.

Always said last two quota spots are key and what would tip the balance of our recruitment either way.

As some have already said they had a meeting with Jordan in Catalans, with clear instructions that come from Cartwright about his fitness etc and it starts now.

maybe we'll see a new slimmed down version on sunday then as he's now been hard at it for a few weeks

I will believe it when I see it, good player on his day, just doesn’t seem to want to give himself the best chance to pave out a good career for himself.

Its clear we are struggling to sign a quality half back or centre.

If there is one thing good about Rugby Union they produce decent half backs and centres usually with pace.

Seems to me if we have money to spend then why not look there

You might see him in the stands he hasn’t made Catalans 21 man squad

More likely to see him in pizza hut

The buffet is pretty good though and reasonably priced!

Way too expensive now imo and eating too many carbs at lunchtime does me for the whole day