IF we do sign smith Could we sign himin deal that would give him a chance to shine and be brilliant but not pay big money if things aren’t going so well?
Not a pay as you play contact but not one that allows him to sit and watch Rocky take the half back role.

I know you aren't necessarily suggesting this, but legally you arent't allowed to do pay as you play contracts, even for the academy set ups. The RFL outlawed it a few years ago.

Who are some of you trying to kid signing smith he will be way out of are budget infact dont see many coming in other than king maybe a knkown for finn but other than that we aint lost no one so we wont have the budget

I think it was a wish list signing
Not a rumour

Love rugby league quotes Huddersfield are keen on two aussie half backs for next season! So where does that leave Broughy!

Up the creek without a paddle

How do we know that? I would guess Smith's stock is dropping rapidly. He is not getting any younger and is struggling to get any game time. Also what is Wakefield's budget for a half back? I bet you know as much on that as I do?

As the unfortunate saying goes "beggars can't be choosers" and I guess Smith can't just name his price otherwise he might not get a gig next season, anywhere.

Heading into next year aged 36, probably with a championship club or coaching role...

A very good point Wildshot.

Heard Williams was on a decent contract when he was with us, and when he left, the more like for like replacement would have been Hampshire, who I would guess would be on less.

Now Finny and MCB has gone, that would free up room on the cap, and if we do bring in a replacement for MCB, can't see us looking for someone quite as the same calibre to be sitting in the stands most weeks.

With what Wildshot said, and my comments, I think it's swings and roundabouts, and can't see us being priced out of the market for Smith

That's a fair comment on matty smith and his age / stock value. That's if he is still available

Which clubs are in the market for a scrum half? I can only see us and Catalan realistically

Every other team in SL has an established scrum half already
Matty hasn't had much game time either and having to play 2nd fiddle to a junior must be a hard pill to swallow

The chance to have a really good couple of years with us running the plays and being one of the most senior players at the club has to have some serious value to it

We need a scrum half with a kicking game that can move the team round the park

He would do what we need him todo IMO