Two new signings but not a single contract extension announced. I know Miller and Batch are rumoured to be on there way but surprised some of the others have not resigned. I am thinking of people like Pitts . Surely he deserves another contract but I can't see him being in a big demand elsewhere. Many of the younger lads too. If none a resigned it's a massive clearout but expect some on here would welcome that . I think this could be one factor affecting team bonding.

Kaye we resigned plus I think Butler and the new chap from Manly are signed to the end of 2023. With regards those out of contract then only Kaye so far, I guess this is once again a result of our current position.

If those out of contract want another one some of them need to start performing then they might get one.
Why would the club go out of its way to re-sign players some of who have got us into this mess we’re in .

Probably need to see which League we are in for 2023......

It seems it all up in the air
Will our present captain be with the club next year
Will Lino depart for Wigan.
Alot will depend on what league we will be playing in.
If we get relegated I would have thought players will exit in the hope of securing a SL contract at another club.
However some may remain if the club want them to play in the championship.
Those remaining will have little chance of playing Sl

Lampy, lets be realistic, we have quite a few in the squad who are realistically championship standard at best. The only reason they are classed as SL is because they play for us.

Agree

While not exactly retention I think we made an error in not retaining a young player in Leon Ruan who was a strong figure in last seasons academy.


Big strong second rower and looks to have cemented a regular spot at Doncaster. Just watched the highlights and he scored two good tries carrying a few players over the line. Not bad for a young lad.

Always felt we should have signed him up to develop along with Eseh and Murphy. He only signed one year at Doncaster. I’d certainly look at bringing him back no matter the league we find ourselves in next year.

I know it’s only a lower league but for a young lad who took a chance the game time will have done wonders for his development.

Likes been said ,going down may be the only way to clear the decks of all the flotsam &jetsam that we have accumulated over the years ,because with the style of play we are producing on a regular basis ,fans will keep disappearing at a steady rate anyway .We really have become a dumping ground for all and sundry of the lowest calibre whilst offering ludicrous contracts ,a sure fire way to not only alienate fans ,but scupper any ambitions the club may have of producing a competitive team in the super league.

We could look to bring in all our former players currently playing in the championship.

I regret that relegation will mean the automatic reduction in support which is natural. To minimise the long term impact the club will need to be looking to get back into SL in the first season but I seriously doubt we have the finances to do so. The longer we are in the wilderness the harder it gets to escape and if we did then you have to hope we are good enough not to come straight back down.
With regards the quality of the squad, you think we were the dumping ground in SL just imagine the standard we will have in the championship. If any of our younger player show any promise then the temptation will be to liquidate the asset to generate income knowing they will want to leave to better themselves.

I’m not so sure. I pretty much think we are down to our base support almost (hardcore). They turn up dispite numerous losses. I still think they’ll turn up in the championship but if we build a strong team and become winners in the league I can actually see our attendances increasing a bit from what they are now.

One things for sure though I agree we must aim for promotion in year 1 because as you say the longer we are there the harder it will be.

Keeping alot of the youth and homegrown would be a good start and key to building a competitive squad.

Talking about players like

Kershaw, Hall, Eseh, Bowes, Murphy, Shaw, Crowther, Jowitt.

These guys would be good players in the championship and would like to think they’d help us get back up to SL.