Yup, some interesting times ahead. Wigan, Saints and Leeds all have massive spending power given the potential departures due to players being off contract this year.

Indeed but we also have the added twist of Aussies/kiwis facing the reality of a weak pound and the county been crap and about to get a whole lot worse if camron and his goose stepping pals get in. England is not as appealing as it once was. Aussie is one of a few countries not have a crisis!



for what it's worth I can't see perry coming to sl just as he makes the step up to rep footy? but the sl is the only place a prop could get top wedge. very few props are well payed in the nrl, props and wingers get the scraps contract wise. so you never know, but I can't see it.

Perry has signed for next year and was making enquiries about bringing his dog over





Shenton is choosing between us and the Pies i'm afraid

name me a better centre then. If it's that funny you must think there are a few. Make a list?

What is this, an academic essay?



Here's some research for you - why would Leeds sign another centre when they already already have two, and now have three after bringing one back from rugby union, especially (taking your 'probables' into account) when half the pack is leaving?

Eastwood leaving already? Thought his was a 3 year deal?

Chris Flannery, based on the recent Saints -v- Leeds game.

in the mould of Tronc, found a better deal in Oz so is suddenly homesick

Wont you need two new wingers for next season? I think you should be looking for backs as your forward pack isnt too shabby IMO



Personally I think buying Australians is risky buisness, especially big name marquee signings in their late 20's/early 30's. I mean half of them come over as damaged goods, homesick or playing for a pension. That coupled with the weak pound will mean Wigan, Leeds, Saints might all be looking for talent over here

Lomax, Foster, Armstrong, etc, etc

ah here was me think we could chat rugby? Ah well