Money talks to players who aren't all that fussed about winning. But if you are ... say ... Jack Welsby, who was won at every level he has competed at (U16, Academy, Academy Rep vs Australia, St. Helens, England etc.) what's the hook? If Bennett picks up the phone (which he certainly will given his tight relationship with Jack's ex-coach) and talks about the roster he's putting together - that's a hook. But I've seen nothing from the Tigers which suggests they are capable of anything more than a big contract. And I doubt they can outbid the Dolphins anyway. Tier A players don't want to join reclamation projects.Welsby and Williams simply must be our priority signings.
Pay what it takes, including transfer fees and chase them both hard.
And start today.
Also not worried about what the English clubs say regarding releasing players. They’re never going to come out and say, sure, take who you want.
They’re just building up their transfer fee and playing it smart. Money talks, always.
Lewis Dodd would be another alternative to Williams.
Enough is enough. Need to move now.