Jack Burton wrote:It'll be as much about how replaceable they are in the current market. I'd be surprised if we let both Austin and Sezer leave at the same time.
Exactly. Depends what we can get in.
There's the element of player power to consider as well.
If we offer reduced terms, just look what happened with Hurrell and King.
FWIW I'd definitely give Austin another contract. Ideal if he's happy with one year deals.
I think we'll be looking for a full back.
And if Fusitua goes, we need to replace him with a centre or wing (depending where McDonald plays).
We need to be careful with Tet and Sezer.
If we let them go, we need to be confident we can replace with better quality.
Tetevano has been very good lately and if he plays like that all season, I'd be tempted to keep him on. I can't see us getting pedigree like his from the NRL now.
On paper Sezer is the organiser we need, but it doesn't seem to be working out. I expect Rohan is looking for a half to partner Austin as well.
Hooker is the interesting one - do we stick with O'Connor and Johnson, or do we look to bring someone in....
Will be very difficult to replace the whole spine in one off season.