He’s leaving because they’ve offered him a 3 year deal and we offered him a 1 year deal to become a bench loose forward on reduced wages. Fair play to him.

Been a good 'un for us. I can understand why we wouldn't offer a three year deal but still disappointed to see him go. He has played so well this year.

Nothing wrong with optimism (even if it's somewhat misplaced).

Yes, going where he will be valued more (at least in the short term), not sure he'll play for 3 more years though.

Is the plan for Roby to still be playing on as second fiddle to Clark or has Roby retired?

I can never understand why we haven't exploited 2 hookers on the pitch more often. It worked a treat with Higham & Monaghan in days of yore.

Roby is planning to retire at the end of this season and hence the reason that they have signed Clark, on a 3 year deal.

Generally a flop in his Wires career and part of the ineffectual, poor value for money Hill/Clark/Cooper Triad, but fair play in getting 3 years off Saints as he’s got his house to pay for.

Last I heard he can now hobble down to the TW from where he lives saving petrol money, and also has the quite new St Helens hospital round the corner to tend all his injuries.

He did try and his part in landing our greatest context victory will always be up there, so if you use St Helens hospital get your appointments booked now