Looks like most of our business is done for 2013 OOC players:

Extensions:

Lineham

Green

Heremaia (option exercised)

Yeaman

Horne

Shaul

Hadley



Retiring

O'Meley

Galea



Leaving

Briscoe

Tickle



Looking at 2014 OOCs, we've got Holdsworth, McDonnell, Horne, Heremaia, Johnson and Whiting as senior players, if the last year is anything to go by, reckon we might extend some of their deals before passes go on sale, thinking DJ and Sir Richard at the top of that list. I'm assuming Lynch retires. Azza's an interesting one. Really useful squad player, but could he be seen to compromise Cunningham's progression by 2015? With the exodus of players to Aus, I'd like to see us on the front foot on retention.

I think Sir Adam is well on top of it tbh. And PG will get who he wants

Isn't Westerman OOC next year, too? He'd be another at the top of my list.



Heremaia all depends on Miller/Horne/Cunningham IMO. By then he may a relatively high earner that we don't need as much, and with not too long left in the tank.

Heremaia's two year break in his career could mean he plays on longer than most

nobody mentioned McRae working his notice with no extension? (or so I have heard)

Anyone think O'meley could go round again for another season if we cant find another prop ?

He could, but I don't think he wants to

Heramaia is off too he will stop one more season then switching back to Aus to get his kids into secondary schooling. He made that clear when he re-signed.

Hopefullly we wont need him if Cunningham starts getting more games. Looks a good player from the few times ive seen him.

I think we'll have at least 1 more addition for next year if we get Thompson and paea. With tickle, galea, Briscoe and o'meley going we must still have more cash in the pot

Don't want to see us sign anymore second rowers, assuming the Thompson rmour is true. Rather the money is spent elsewhere and we promote Kent / Hadley / Starling for more game

Hadley will be the next to break through IMO.



Another Prop (to add to Paea and Thompson) would be good - maybe Lopini Paea





I think we need another back as well - dont seem to be any under 21's backs near to the first team (apart from Shaul) but want him at full back, not on the wing