Makes sense really with Handley's form and providing Sutcliffe isn't out for any longer than just this week with his injury setback then unlikely to get a game at centre anytime soon and backrow we have plenty fit now. Given Widnes' injuries then he going to be playing.

I would agree. he's a plodder but like you say a squad player and every team has those

No issues with mullaly, gives his all and is a good squad player.

1st of all HOW do you know exactly how much he is paid?
Secondly he's in the 1st 17 most weeks & 1 good game in 5 imo isn't good enough.
Finally "Squad fillers" should always be from the Acadamy imo & his money & place would be better off spent on the likes of Holroyd Dupree Darly Sutcliffe Trout etc..

There is only a few in the current squad who would give me a lift by signing new deals. That said, I've no real axe to grind with either Walters or Mullally doing so. We desperately need some quality right now and unless we get it most new deals will leave a sense of being underwhelmed, I suspect.

I'd say Walters would be more in that camp. Even if we don't have a ready Academy player, I'd bet there are a few Championship second rowers who'd do a better job and for the same money. I'd rather take a punt on one or two of them for a year than extend his contract, at times he's the most clueless player I've ever seen.