No suprise with them both being in the squad, Collis is turning into another sick note.

Talking to Paul this morning and he gets the cast taken off on tuesday asked him about next season and he said dont want to say too much but things are looking good.

If that means we're giving him another deal, Im disappointed. I think we should be moving forward and signing a genuine 6. As has been said, sykes is a make shift half back, and sorry, but there is no room for sentiment in this game. We need to be signing a proper half back.

Go on then, who?

Thomas Bosc and Brett Kearney are ooc at the end of this season, and both are reasonable targets in my opinion.

Bosc is someone i have mentioned before but he is 30 now and these days no more effective than Sykes. And as it stands we have no quota spots available for next year so that rules out Kearney. This year is a bad one for trying to sign halfbacks as there are slim pickings, especially when you're skint. Whilst in an ideal world i'd agree with your original point, it is probably a case of better the devil you know this time round.

I've been wishing all season that a genuine No6 was in line for next season but they do seem to be few and far between.

The more I think of Paul Sykes the more I think he is probably worth another contract. There's no doubt at all we are a better team with him in and although he's no speed merchant his style compliments Tim Smith and brings the best out of him.

At what point does Sykes ever be considered a SL standard 6 when he plays a season and a half at that position and we win substantially more with him than without him? We also play a lot better rugby with him and he gives some creative support for Tim Smith to play off?



If Sykes was playing today at 6 against Bradford there'd be a lot more confidence that it'd be a win for Trinity that's for sure and that's with genuine stand offs like Kay and Goulding in the squad that we are reluctant to play.

IMHO Sykes should be put on another 2 year deal if the price is right.

If Sykes gets another deal, Id hope its only a year.... he's in the twilight of his career and he's spent a lot of time on the tratment table this year, and a two year deal could end up a costly excercise.

Bosc is younger than Sykes, he is a good SL half back and he kicks goals. For me, he's a better option than Sykes. He's two years younger than Sykes too. He also has playoff experience, which is what we're aiming for year on year.



Regarding Kearney, I could be wrong but is he off quota this time on residency grounds or something?



Id also be looking at lee gaskell...hes a young promising half back with some good SL Experience.

Take it that was said "tongue in cheek" as I believe today will be only the 2nd game he has missed this season.

Kinda

that said he's started a few and not finished them, so he's missed more game time than 2.