I know we can't afford to do this but I raise it in discussion anyway.
I just don't see the following players getting any better and they wouldn't be in my top 30:
Jono Wright (Was a solid centre but now at the end of hos career)
Brad Parker (Confidence shot, lost speed since his knee injury and far too many mistakes)
Jorge Taufua (More errors than good moments the older he gets).
Lachlin Croker (Not a first grade 5/8 if inquiry free might develop in the reggies but we cam't afford to carry him in the top 30 next year)
Manase Fainu (Not a strong enough defender in the centre of the ruck and we have been soft up the middle since Api got injured)
Lloyd Perrett (Promised so much but looks to lack fitness and motivation)
Frank Winstein (At the end of his career and really never involved himself enough - Tough transition from union to league in the forwards).
Lewis Brown (End of his career).
Already gone
Shaun Lane (Sadly)
Akuali Uate (I would have let him go for the same reasons as Jorge.
IMO We need a tough coach like Maguire, a five eight like Maloney, two speedy outside backs and two good second rowers added to this squad to compete with he big boys. I know I'm dreaming but I had a dream!
Not sure what you were watching yesterday but he made several power house runs which were awesome.