From what I read when he signed the extra year was in Laffranchi's favour, I suppose it depends on what the club offers a player for another year that makes the decision to stay or not.

I disagree.



Flash will give us far more service and is English so does not take a quota spot. I'd also assume that he will be on less money. I actually think he is a better player too (more importantly!).

I'm not overly concerned with quota spots as I doubt most teams will fill the 5 spots anymore.



The money issue is a fair point, although I've not idea of the wage difference between Boof and Flash.



For me it's a straight toss up between them and I just think Laffranchi is the better player and only a short term measure.

Between Flanagan and Laffranchi, it would be Flanagan for me. Money and quota spots aside, I think he's a better player all round.

Quota spots are going to be absolutely crucial. If we're getting Walsh then we'll need someone other than Perry to leave if we're going to sign anyone like Paea or Hanbury.

Puletua most likely?

TP is due to retire this year as well!



St ruger beat me to it

Don't be surprised if TP has a swansong in the NRL.

Either way, I can't see the point of filling a quota spot with a well paid and underforming player when we have a cheaper, British player who can do a similar job. Being up to the quota limit has really held us back over the last 18 months.

yup, better leaving a spot open for a midseason swoop of someone truely good who becomes availiable

We could have brought Miller in this season if we had the quota spot, like Hull have done.

Or, potentially, Dobson.