If somebody came in for Sammut, Escare, Navarette, Shorrocks etc I doubt they’d stand in their way. I think the club see a pretty special group of lads at 18/19 who they’d want to get some opportunities over the next couple of seasons.

"Williams is a top player."

Keighran 3 years Forber 5 years 

Surprised by Forber. It's hard to see how he'll get game time.

Maybe O'Neil to 13 then Leeming to start and Forber off the bench.


Perhaps even Brad to second row?

It feels like Forber must have had some assurances about what the plan is for him to agree to a 5 year deal. He is a talented young player and would get a Superleague club, without a doubt IMO. We obviously lose Byrne and Hill at the end of the season and an option to move Ellis in to prop at times and O'Neill in to 13 is something I guess they may be looking at.