Seth wrote:
If we don't give austin 2 I don't know how we replace 2 halves in one off season and certainly replace the quality Austin has provided more often than not. Likewise if we can give macdonald 4 then 2 for Austin is a no brainer as a quality half to see in the transition to the younger halves coming through and possibly brought in replace of sezer. Again I don't think we need to worry about having overseas players to be replaced every year, we just need those that are playing well and are settled. 3 max is what I'd have thought was right for macdonald.
Just not as sure on Austin as you are. I've seen him have some absolute stinkers this year. Wakefield away and Salford at home are the ones that stand out for me, but there have been others. If we were retaining the Austin of the last two weeks on a consistent basis it would be a no brainer, but he's never been consistent at any club he's played for. I just don't expect that to change over the next couple of years, so I think it's wise not to rush it. See if he'll settle for one year whilst keeping an eye on what they might already have in play in OZ.
