Barista's definition of "top quality" is players from the bottom club in the NRL, and we won't be signing any of them!

Hudgell mentioned a couple of 'top-drawer' additions would be made to the squad. What constitutes 'top-drawer' is subjective and bringing in young British players with potential is something I applaud. I'm happy with the signing of Cook. I'll also be happy if we sign a hooker, but if it is Hodgson I'd think NH was guilty of a little bit of hyperbole. I'd forgive him immediately and welcome Hodgson, but giving Mrs B a stick, even a small one, to beat us with is regrettable - there are few more tenacious.
Note to NH: stress 'youth', 'British' and 'potential' - 'top drawer' makes idiots on message boards get all over excited about Lockyer or Crocker.
Does the signing of Cook make us think it more likely be Stanley Gene's last season as a player? I suppose with Lovegrove and Netherton playing more in the front row, it ain't neccessarily so. If we are only signing two from outside the club, does that mean 2 or 3 more will be promoted from the reserves/academy? I hope so, personally.

Beat me to it.
I await the back track.

josh hodgson its fact

Just reading that Wire have signed Solomona. Waiting to be shot down on this and im not certain on his quota situation but id have loved to have seen us take a gamble on him on a one year, maybe pay as you play deal. He's the type of forward we are lacking imo. Would've been the new Michael Smith

Too risky.
Dodgy Shoulder .

I can't imagine any established Super Leauge player agreeing to a pay as you play deal, especially one with such a bad injury record.

Would re-sign the real thing if I was Justin.

Wouldn't demand much on the salary cap either, just the odd trip to Burger King on stoneferry!

Gibson - Signed for Salford (Turned Down Hull KR, Castleford, Warrington and Bradford)

Diskin - Not a chance, will involve a fee for one, and two, already designed his testimonial shirt for Leeds next season. Why'd he do that if he was leaving?