He mentioned that figure, said he had spoke to Marwan around that time, and from that found Salford would be spending around the same figure, if not a smidge more. It was said somewhat informally in a pre-season interview. I can’t recall whether it was before or after Josh Jones arrived.

But wouldn't this be stifled anyway replacing Lui with Lee in the halves.

I know we had to mix things up against Cas, but would that be the preferred option than playing Niall at the back, who knows the coaching staff know best.

To be honest. I think that one of the reasons why Sheens has kept Lee at hooker is because of his workrate. We simply can't replace or afford to lose his valued contribution, if Lee played at No 6 a big void will be left wanting which Tomkins simply couldn't fill. I see no problem changing this in the second half if things aren't going to plan, but i think its wise for Lee to start at No 9 due to his valued workrate that can't be replaced.

I hold my hands up on my criticism of Tommy Lee, this year he looks a new player. I think Evalds will go to FB but agree about GOB at FB. Wonder if we would play evalds at SO as the running back which Liu is? Can't see it happening. Think we all know the starting line-up, would love to see forster in for Joseph tho, who doesn't look good enough for this league.

It's not a difficult one for me, I just don't rate Joseph one bit.

Surely Foster, Krasniqi, Walne or even Hagerty are better options

Joseph's sub. Gee whiz