That would effectively close the door on Hayes playing in out 1st team, unless the plan is to play Abdul at 13?

Abdul does have a lot to offer but he needs to get fitter than he currently is, there is only Hurrell currently playing in Super League who has as much excess fat as him.

Yates is big mates with Fitzgibbon from days at Newcastle together I believe

I know a few were keen for us to sign McMeeken, well he as signed a 4 year deal with Wakefield

If it would have taken a four year contract to get McMeeken, I'm glad we didn't as four years for a prop at age 31 this time next year is a bit silly.

Agreed about McMeeken. His prime years have been the last 2-3 years. 4 years is a bit long. He also had a bit of a stinker against Wigan last night.

Well if steve mcnamara let's him go, ...etc