B0NES wrote:It's going to be another tough year for us imo and I think most will agree given where we are at squad wise . I think we realistically it wont be till 2025 that we can mount any serious challenge to the top 6 with some astute signings and the youngsters with another season of experience under their belts .
I think we'll finish around 8th or 9th this time around .
We've a lot of recruiting to do for 2025 to make us competitive, realistically we need to replace:
McIntosh - better off contract options available, not consistently impressed
Hoy (walker is a better FB currently, no evidence to suggests he warrants a high salary/quota spot to be a starting 6)
Houghton - been a great servant but can't see him going round again
Lane - doesn't offer a lot, not strong enough to consistently break lines, defence isn't brilliant
Tuimivave - been a great player but too injury prone now
Brown: likely to only be here one year
Big ask but hopefully we can get started early on recruitment for 2025 and challenge for the cup and playoffs again