I notice that our new partner club has signed Leeds under 20 player of the year Aaron Brown a highly rated stand off/loose forward. Brown is quite clear --he has ambitions to play Super League and hopes the Rams are a proving ground. If he does well perhaps we'll be in the prime position to sign him for 2014.I suppose it's within the bounds of possibility that we could use him next year given that my understanding of the arrangement with the Rams is that it's a two way process.
As regards props I think that FC is proving himself a smart operator and there's no way he would be releasing Joseph if he's not confident that there's some replacements lined up. He released Pryce (who had his best games at centre last year) and the next day Blythe is announced.
Looking at the latest update of our possible squad I agree with those who feel we need to sign
1.all or most the remaining OOC players-- to me it's significant that Pryce and Joseph were released as it implies the Bulls are trying to sign the rest
2. At least one number 6 /7 even if Sammut is eligible and is signed
3. 2 or 3 props
