If the NRL.com Signings lists are correct, we have two spots for next year in our 30. I imagine Des has quite a few deals in the pipeline but based on what I can see (and the little that I know about the behind the scenes manoeuvring), I think our first priority is to resign Francis and Alick. Ok, that sounds crazy to sew up the 30 with those two but we missed out on Bullemor and need an outside back.
I'd be looking to shift the underperformers out of the 30 for new blood rather than these two. Des would know better than most how to shift players to other clubs. Spry. Maumaulo and Schoupp are the obvious candidates to shift in the backs. Can anyone here justify hanging onto them?
In the forwards, Stimson and Liu look like they don't have another year of NRL in them but may provide depth. The question is how much are they being paid for depth? Too much? Shift em.
We also need to extend Mo and Weaver ASAP with both coming off contract at the end of next year.
As usual, I could be so wrong about this so please correct me if I am.