It's now open season for signing players. Who will we be retaining?

Horne - Unless we have a big signing planned for the back row(kirmond) we really need his steadying influence even if he is back up as to me he's been our best forward this year. 2 years

Larroyer - not quite the force he was before last years injury but still having a solid year. 3 years

Cockayne - Think a lot depends on guzdeks progress. Dependable but we have 3 better wingers and he ain't the answer at full back. 0/1 year

Boudebza - a few weeks ago I thought depending on Robinsons progress probably not but now I can't see us not offering him a deal. Needs to run from dummy half more but a great signing. 2 years

Lunt - don't think it's in our hands but in my opinion he would get a 3 year deal. Erratic defensively but a big part of our attack

Salter - has improved this year and quite solid defensively but keeping him could halt Hallets progression. Out

Welham - looks a different player worth another contract. 2 years

Esselmont - CC does not seem to trust him to play anything more then a bit part role would like to see him stay but probably going. Out

Just my opinion but think the earlier we get this stuff sorted we can target the areas we need to reinforce.

I heard a rumour that Boudebza has a clause in his 1 year deal that he has to get an offer if he plays 12 games. I hope this is true.

Nearly there then! he's surprised me, a great foil for Lunt tho no doubt the masses will want Charlie as relief hooker soon enough lol

That 12 game thing is true, I remember reading it in the HDM start of year. Saying that, it's the HDM were talking about here. Can't remember how many games it took to get the offer on the table though.

From what I remember, after 12 games, we have to activate the 2nd year in the clause. Got to say I'm quite impressed with him.

Agreed

Salter has his knee cleaned out 3/4 weeks ago, was on crutches up until last week.

I'd be looking at keeping most of them tbh. Dunno what's happening with Lunt and there have been rumours of Kelly going back to the NRL, so we've maybe got some recruitment challenges.

I think some decent foundations have been laid this season and a bit of continuity, where possible, wouldn't go amiss.

Not sure about Lunt but I don't believe Kelly will be going anywhere.

I listened to Jamie Peacock in an interview two or three weeks ago and it seemed getting players signed up on long deals would be one of his main priorities upon arriving at the club, I hope so even though some would say that contracts aren't worth the paper they are written on these days.

Not sure Esslemont has what it takes to kick on in SL. Salter is also not creative enough for me at centre.



Cockayne has proved his utility value to the team this year and is worth a 12 month contract extension.



Everybody else mentioned should get a 2 year extension deal minimum. I would make Larroyer and Lunt the priority.

Regardless of triggers and clauses, I think Boudebza needs signing on a decent contract, he played very well again tonight

Agree 100% What a find this kid is.