I don't think we can afford to carry an ageing half back, people want a world class talent, preferrably somewhere near their best form, Orford won't be that when he's 34+.

Personally, I think we're not far from being in a position where we can't afford to and might have to risk taking the hit of a year too many.

How old was Johns and Jones when they was over here...more so Jones as he was still a superb player at his age.

Agree but there is a question of exactly who else is available who is younger. Thorman is here on 1 year to (badly) plug the gap we cant afford to have another situation like that. Very tricky balancing act.

31 IIRC. Just been about that long and looked a bit rough so seemed older.

He was 29/30 when he joined Catalans.

Born 1976, joined Cats in 2005.

a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html

a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html

berro's best mate wrote:a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html He's a hooker, no thanks.

berro's best mate wrote:a cheap option but cant doubt his skills.......... http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 66,00.html He's a hooker, no thanks.

i would have orford for 3 years no problem

have you read the link??? fien is at home as a hooker,half back etc etc