The new NRL TV deal and the weakness of the pound may make the rules irrelevant. SL will become weaker, as the flow of players is reversed - except they'll be taking our best. There will be more opportunities for British players to develop, here and there, though. The standard of play will drop here, at least temporarily, but the quality of entertainment should remain high.

I'm not sure. T. Briscoe looks committed to the wing now, fair enough. But if Calderwood gets fit or is replaced, I would assume Whiting would move to centre, with Turner and Hall fighting it out to be first reserve.

I agree, although its a fact the club's priority is both signing and developing young home grown players. The youth setup is exceeding expectations, but it is still in its infancy and might be a year or two before it can be relied on to produce decent numbers for the first team squad.

I would like see Whiting move into the pack and used for back up in the backs.



We need a bit of pace in the centres so it should really be Turner or Hall.



I cant see Calderwood being at hull next year, so Hull might decide not to replace him, as maybe their isnt a good enough player available and go with Hall.



Hall would IMO be a starting player now when all are fit at the clubs i mentioned so maybe he would be better off there, Kear has a habit of improving players, Shenton's replacement at Cas and I know Bradford made Hall a good offer last time he was OCC.

If (and massive if) the HDM story is correct, then is clearly isnt a fact.

It was changed to registered with the RFL by Feb 2008. So Galea and Newton would be off quota (passports) and fed-trained (here for 200icon_cool.gif. This makes Galea a much more attractive prospect for Rovers - and other clubs too.







It is the RFL's job to do what is right for the sport, HKR have to do what is best for HKR. I very much see your point, but, in mitigation, with the club-trained quota rising and with us not having veteran club-trained players of the stature of Radford, Yeaman and R. Horne, we do have to carry alot of youngsters in the 25 man squad. The market in fed-trained players is getting very competitive, as antipodeans can't be replaced so easily with other antipodeans. So, perversely, if you are fortunate enough to find a quota spot available, looking to Oz is more attractive than ever. Except for the exchange rate...

You can't just throw money at a youth system and expect it to yield instant results though. Four years into SL to have half our squad developed in our academy was never going to happen.



Our strongest youth players are all at U18 level and below, which is currently too young to expect reasonable numbers to form part of the first team squad.



If you want my opinion, I'd try to sign a good English prop and off half, but who's available that every other SL club won't be interested in?

There isnt any that more attractive teams wouldnt go for, so if weve got the room; to look for a prop and a 6 in Oz and introduced players like Peterson and Bell into Full time training to gain a years experience imo is the best way forward for Rovers as a club.

Props you would have a chance, off half much harder I must agree, but Rovers could release Galea or Fisher (both positions can be replaced easy in the british game) to sign an overseas stand off.

So you reckon we could EASYLY replace Galea with someone in the British game, can you confirm who you have in mind then because im stumped - A dream team player of 2009 with a vast ammount of experience isnt going to be easy to replace at all.

Further to that, Fisher has a contract for 2011. The rumour is (or was) that Morgan would be happy to let Fisher go - although I think a lot of stuff is blown up out of all proportion.

2 weeks to go yet.