Not at all, I didn't read it as anything other than a humorous joke. It would be great to be a fly on the wall in business meetings should the situation arise.

Grow your own is clearly the only longer term sustainable option - the OQ rules will inevitably change again in about 5 minutes. 

However, in the shorter term, it would be sensible to take advantage, in a measured way, of the flexibility now on offer. 


Offers a clear pathway for youth development, while giving it time to mature and develop properly, while remaining competitive on the field.

First world problems right here.  Seriously though, this is a good article on the systemic issues of managing - or not - a salary cap properly. Numbers are off the scale compared with RL, or course. https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/7/9/24463576/the-nfl-has-a-salary-cap-problem-seattle-seahawks-rookie-wage-scale

First world problems right here.  Seriously though, this is a good article on the systemic issues of managing - or not - a salary cap properly. Numbers are off the scale compared with RL, or course. https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/7/9/24463576/the-nfl-has-a-salary-cap-problem-seattle-seahawks-rookie-wage-scale

No idea about any of those props but a few thoughts on possible hooker recruitment.


Matt Arthur, son of the king.
Joey Lussick, OOC and ex Salford would be good for us.
And one I can’t believe is possible but keep hearing whispers Jez Litten from HKR

While BA confirmed that Ackers will play tomorrow he didn't exactly talk him up. Clearly sees O'Connor as his main man and backed up his praise with stats (is it me or is this mastery of facts and figures a new thing) to prove it. He again mentioned he wanted an 80 minute hooker, so maybe a bid for young Matt as back up/competition for JOC isn't out of the question should Ackers choose to move on. For what it's worth I'd love to see him come back with a bang and show us all what a good player he undoubtedly is.