I'm guessing Russell (if he comes will be here for the Cas game), can't see Hudds loaning him before the semi.

Solid signing, gives Charles a rest and give Smith a potential run of games at hooker.

Improves our kicking options for sure, think we need better loan term, but short term it's a smart signing, with no real downsides (unless he is brilliant and we can't sign him permanently).

That was a couple of months ago, we offered him a 6 month deal he wanted longer, club did the right thing by not panicking, as not sure he is what we need long term.

Saying that, looks like we are about to sign a player who has never played first grade NRL.

Probably yet another recommendation from Mark o Meley.
I hope with Cartwright at the helm, we can cast our net further afield than Newcastle Knights and Canterbury Bulldogs.

Like his family?

Also the Brisbane QRL cup looks a source.

I don't think Leutele has been offered a contract extension at Leigh. I'd rather have him for a season that Lafai if we are going down the well over thirty route.