Stains at 22, has had little exposure, due to the fact Penrith are full of stars, but he has shown very good form in his preferred position of fullback in the lower grades. He is a natural fullback. AD was too slow, and Laurie tried hard without being convincing, but is still very young. I would not be spending big $$ on old fullbacks at this stage, but if they do not fire, we must get one elswhere, it is critical for the attack of all sides.Can't think who it was but someone said successful sides have 17 top players and the rest are on less money.
With Staines, he's not a world beater and atm neither is Laurie so it doesn't make sense tying up Staines on good money for a longer term.
If a better player comes along we get rid of both Laurie and Staines.
I still have high hopes for Daino though.