Would anyone really want michaels as a first choice winger? I'm sure most wouldn't whereas they would be happy with the bin man there. My only worry is his injury record as he has missed a lot of games this season and quite a few last but he gives us so much more than michaels they're not really comparable. michaels is a great back up but not worth using a quota spot on a back up IMO

If you think Michaels offers more than Talanoa your knowledge of the game is limited to say the least. You only have to watch the Wigan game and compare it with previous weeks to see what Talanoa brings. We are a completely different team when he and Fonua are on the field.

Fonua to Wests confirmed. Rankin rumoured to be coming to Hudds.

I liked Rankin when he was with us, left everything out on the pitch and was a great support player. Ideally I'd have him back, but he would not get a look in at FB (Shaul) or half back with the current squad we have,

i loved rankin, gutted when he left.

losing fonua and michaels, id have rankin back for the wing (played there for wests) also can play other positions

I'd rather have a winger than a utility player.

Not good enough for a quota spot IMO

Sounds like both Talanoa and Thompson are staying.

Talanoa maybe announced tomorrow.

Hope so!

Concussion ruins player's lives

this has been suggested on twitter this evening