Sims has signed an extension to the end of 2017.

Both Wheeler and Philbin with us till the end of 2016.

I'd like to sign Philbin up for a proper contract. I like the look of him. Wouldn't mind seeing him at prop actually. For his age and height, he is a stocky/heavy lad.

Agreed! The lad can shift as well from what I've seen. Runs some great lines, pretty agile. Has potential to be something in the mold of Hill.

The Wheeler call is drawing blanks from me though, his contract must be absolute peanuts.

You are in the same conundrum Saints faced with Wheeler. The coaching staff are no doubt seeing him train, seeing on a daily basis the natural talent he has and being drawn into believing they can get the best out of him. That combined with the fear that if you release him he'll show that potential at another club. It's amazing to think he's been given another chance at a top SL club. After so many years at Saints, then a continuation of the same issues at Warrington, he really has to realise it's now or never for his career.

Another possibility being discussed on the Saints forum is clubs picking up average players to flesh out the reserve side. We're rumoured to be signing half of Widnes's fringe players on sub-salary cap level (£20k/£30k?) for that purpose. Potentially Wheeler fits this, low wage, aim to play in the reserves and potentially push for first team and provide injury cover?

Who knows, a new strength, fitness & conditioning coach in John Clarke may breathe new life into Wheeler's career.

I am staggered really. He won't play ten games. Lucky if we get five.

Give the lad a break, he's top class and if he can stay fit he'll open a few eyes

I agree with Chester wire 6/4 he plays less than ten games. 10/1 over 10 games lol

A couple of thousand years ago, a fella called Jesus was reported to have raised a geezer called Lazarus from the dead.
Last week, Uncle Tony went to bed in his best P&B jim-jams. Before he turned the light out, he closed his hands together, and said "Dear Jesus. Please do your best, and grant us that Wheeler will play 3 consecutive games without picking up an injury"
The lightbulb dimmed, and the curtains billowed, and a gentle voice said "You're avin a larf, mate. Lazarus was one thing, but this bloke? Nahhh, mate. You're stuck wiv I'm"

Guess he's on a pray as you play contract