He doesn't need a new deal, we just have to activate the year option that was in our favour.

If Houghton leaves use Lovodua's quota spot and replace him with a specialist hooker.

If Houghton stays keep Smith (if he goes ok) as a replacement for Lovodua and play him from the bench and gradually ease Balmforth in.

Smith offers far better utility value then Lovodua as well.

Totally agree

Funniest thing I have ever read.

I'm wondering whether he'll even be here next season

ideal position for jake is loose foreward,biggest mistake rl did was phasing out ball playing 13s.he would be perfect there.

I'd be tempted to let him go....

Finances may dictate if JC stays or goes. Isn't NRL standard but there has been a tentative enquiry from a team West of the Pennines, which as far as i aware hasn't been followed up.

We'd be relegation fodder if it wasn't for Connor this season

That’s because of a deal which would help us financially, or is it Connor causing the disruption in the dressing room you posted a few days back, please elaborate.