Not so sure on Handley at centre.... he's a winger full stop. Think this could be our achilles heal.. and Newman has to improve his performances otherwise we could struggle with strike plays. As others have said, we need a top centre and a hard running 2nd rower.. I feel optimistic for the season, but ready to be dissapointed at the same time...

Probably a year early for him, but BA spoke highly of Ben Littlewood as a second row prospect. If he and Gannon kick on we could be well covered there for years.

Littlewood has a lot of athletic ability, and with a bit more size on him he’s got a lot going for him. If he doesn’t break through this year he will next. Very handy prospect indeed.

He doesn't make anywhere near as many mistakes as Miller.
Miller will be first choice FB, but I think we'd all agree that he needs to up his game from last season.

Blease confirming O'Connor likely missing till round three or four.

What is wrong with Connor - he has only played one game?

He`s doing fine got MoM on Boxing Day and is training well.
Almost certain to play most likely FB in the first game of the season with Miller probably not yet match fit.

Miller thinks he will be fine for the opening game.

Not seen anything from Blease on Connor though?

It was O'Connor. Pete Smith quoted Blease in Monday's YEP.

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Sorry didn’t read the OP, just the replies.