The only thing that upsets me is that Dawesy did the right thing by us last season and took unders to stay and 12 months on we really aren't repaying his show of faith and loyalty.
I just hope this doesn't send a bad message to the rest of our playing group.
Hopefully Wellingham stays now.
Agree with him showing loyalty to stay at the club -
Fact is his form was very poor this year. Understand he had injury concerns but does that really help you when the club is in premiership mode?
Hasn't been in form since early/mid 2011, had the hand issue, didn't fire a shot in a GF. No influence from a KPP in a GF is horrendous regardless of why. Costs you dearly.
Everyone has their price, clubs need to be smart and know when to fold em'. Look at dorks with offloading Rawlings, hay, Thompson and how they landed a host of picks to rebuild. Pies don't need to rebuild but they can stock up whilst in contention.
Buckley is a coach big on skills - dropped chest marks etc would make him lose faith bit by bit. Dawes and Wellingham could both reap first round picks and provide salary cap relief. With lynch now coming in you won't miss a beat if they go.