Sivo hasn't gone home. He's still here doing his rehab and on the very little I have seen, looking pretty happy with life. Really looking forward to seeing him next year. Re Batley's point about hooker, I agree that a top class NRL hooker might make a big difference, but if you cast an eye over the depth of next years likely squad it looks unlikely; Ackers, O'Connor and  Sinfield are still contracted with young Diskin making good progress. Centre looks like the spot where we lack depth with only Newman and Handley as senior players. If ECW gets a shot and does well he could yet stay while the likes of Simpson and McCormack get more experience in the reserves. If it does turn out that Lisone stays changes to the squad could be very minimal, which may turn out to be a good thing for a change.

ECW,Frawley and Lisone all need to go.


The question is can we replace them with better? Especially in the case of Lisone and Frawley.

Sivo will replace ECW

Frawley should be replaced by an NRL 9.
We have Croft, Connor and Sinfield at HB.


I'd like to get a good look at ECW.
He's the quickest at the club and looks like he knows how to finish. Could be a real asset.
But yes, Sivo will replace him next year.


Lisone is clearly playing for a new contract.
Based on Saturday he is a really useful impact prop.
But he needs consistency.


The biggest recruitment issue for next year is the coach.

He’s not been good enough, played poorly, he’s out of contract end of year and will be gone end of year if not sooner. 

Think BA being here has been a factor in Sivo Paliasia Jenkins and ECW being here, and how many would be keen on staying if he goes is also a factor.