Let's assume if the pundits are correct that neither of this years halves are with us in 2016.
Big Willie is probably in his last year, Mateo is on a one year deal and we have a few off contract ourselves .
Potentially that's about 2.5 Million in cap spare, now that's some serious shopping.
Some of the big names are gone already ( Merrin as an example) but there's lots more out there.
Personally I believe we have to keep and develop some of the young guys, Gutho ( such bad news for 2015), the Turbo kids and no doubt a few more but we will get smashed off the park in 2016 if we continue buying just " journeymen" to fill in gaps and not give the kids time to develop without a heap of pressure.
From the list available ( @Ryan maybe you can repost ), and our current players how about we have a go at assembling a decent 2016 team that will be competitive but with an eye to building for a Premiership tilt within 3-4 years.
Big Willie is probably in his last year, Mateo is on a one year deal and we have a few off contract ourselves .
Potentially that's about 2.5 Million in cap spare, now that's some serious shopping.
Some of the big names are gone already ( Merrin as an example) but there's lots more out there.
Personally I believe we have to keep and develop some of the young guys, Gutho ( such bad news for 2015), the Turbo kids and no doubt a few more but we will get smashed off the park in 2016 if we continue buying just " journeymen" to fill in gaps and not give the kids time to develop without a heap of pressure.
From the list available ( @Ryan maybe you can repost ), and our current players how about we have a go at assembling a decent 2016 team that will be competitive but with an eye to building for a Premiership tilt within 3-4 years.