I've said the same regards next season . Think it will benefit us if we can go out at the first opportunity so we can concentrate on the league position and grand final .

Washbrook would be the most immediately expendable member of our squad. After Thompson he's the one we could reluctantly let go, as good as he has been with us in his second spell. Griffin next on the list for me with Connor likely to be starting centre, however Griffin will be a good back up centre/winger for 2018, until Rawsthorne fully develops.

Who's going to buy league express and update us all then?

I don't think it will be major, but we certainly have some cap space, it wasn't the clubs choice to release Thompson, so his wage will have been included for 2018.

Maybe a mid season signing or even Ellis making a super 8's comeback.

We might not make them without him.

I had a sneaky read in Asda this morning as per usual on a Monday

and it said recruitment is pretty much done. I don't know why but I think we'll sign another forward as a squad player. I think the squad lacks depth now that Thompson has gone.