I think JJ will be gone and Houghton will retire , with possibly a conditioning or youth role within the club, I know there are people already in those roles, but having DH on board, in either set up, would be a bonus and he certainly has a part to play at the club he loves.

Ironically, this season, we haven't seen much of Joe at 9, through various reasons, but having a player like him that can step into most positions and improve on or two of these positions, is priceless, much like Rich Whiting was to us during his stellar career with us.

I'd agree with previous posters that have suggested we should be looking at the "not quite made it " types down under, if there is no obvious homegrown talent coming through.

For me, Houghton hasn't looked too bad this year. His worst game, as with most, was Saints at home - but he played at 7 for most of the game

Question for those in the know, what are Manoa Wacokecoke and Charlie Severs like? Picking Wacokecoke out as he bagged a hat trick last weekend, and Severs was very much involved in first team pre-season activity. Two worth following?

Just think it'd be cost effective with the cap, using Bamlforth if he's looking ready as a replacement hooker, rather than a chunk of cap on an over seas signing.



Especially when we l have to invest heavily In the half back positions.



Evey bit of cap will help.

Can someone confirm the pronunciation of his name? I think it's Wa-thocka-thocka but I got that from a YouTube video so might be wildly wrong.



Does anyone know what's up with Walker?

Only seen Severs in friendlies and highlights, but he looks top class, very strong runner, tall aswell, so once he bulks up will be a real threat.



Don't know much about Wathocka except he is Fijian origin and he brother plays Union for Newcastle Falcons.

Balmforth in the squad for Hudds.



Physically looks a beast, has great pace too.



Would love to see him on the bench instead of johnstone

Again makes sense certainly long term, see what he can do before we look at recruitment.





Despite Johnstone doing a decent kick last week, I'm still think he isn't SL standard and Balmforth couldn't do any worse.

Wouldn't surprise me to see Balmforth play a part against Sheffield next week. Seems to very highly rated.

I'd play have at least 5 young players in the 17, probably the 4 in the squad this week, Litten and Staveley. Could go with something like this



Litten

Barron

Wynne

Griffin

Mitch

McNamara

Lovodua

Bowden

Houghton

Sao

Mau

Lane

Brown



Balmforth

Staverley

Burrell

Fash



Rest Satae, Swift, Savelio and Connor



Definitely wouldn't be playing Connor and Satae.

Unfair on Barron playing on both wings

Forgot about Mitch