On Papali’i and Tapau, there are both well past their best, but undoubtedly they are power houses. Vaughan, Harrison, Yates, Currie are all superb, but more about big minutes and effort areas. Philbin can, and has recently, been a disruptor and can scatter the pigeons (first carry yesterday, in a difficult position!) but with no disrespect, Tapau and Papali’i could do 15 minutes of fire and fury and create some actual chaos, Papali’i in particular close to the line is a threat. 

But, as Or Thane says, it’s a short term plug. We need to find a space for Thomas when he returns from injury, and Green and Whitehead are in the way, we can’t block the path for a pay day. 


If you look at the “outs”, Johnson, Russell, Ratch and Crowther would be on the hit list, if we can. I’d add Tai and Powell to that personally. We need a right back row, and we need to look at that 14, a hooker/utility. If I was Leyland, I’d be playing for that 14 shirt. He can play fullback and half, but if he can develop to be a back up hooker, he would be a strong candidate for that role.

The Josh Kerr rumour is going around again. Not sure if there is any truth though. Good player.

Our best prop by a country mile leaving to join a Championship club. Just when you think things can't get any worse.

I think that no other super league club has got him shows just the scale of money on the table. I love Vaughan, and haven’t had a bad word to say about him, but nobody “wins” a bidding war. He’s sold his self for 2 years of good money to retire on, good luck to him. 

Vaughan will leave a massive hole in our pack. Our only pack member that makes a respectable average gain. I hope to god we have a good replacement lined up. 

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