Ata

It's a tough one isn't it?

I think he has talent, it just needs nurturing out of him. He seems a little down on confidence and it's been a difficult transition for him I think, being young, traveling across the world and starting from scratch during a pandemic half way through a season. While he hasn't set the world alight, I think under the right circumstances he could be a decent player. Whether that's with us is another question. Maybe a pre-season and an influential partner in Croft might be what he needs to flourish. It's a big call, and he hasn't grasped the opportunities he's been given. Sport is ruthless, and I expect that Salford may consider the quota spot spent better elsewhere, and I'd be inclined to agree.

I don't think we have the luxury to have a project player taking up a quota spot, so it's a no from me.

If rumours are true and we have Brierley signed up, so we'd have Croft, Atkin and Brierley in halves, with Ackers and youngsters Borugh and Aspey at 9 then I dont see where he fits in. Rather we spent the money on seasoned props.

To my mind Ken Sio, Harvey Livett are clear favourites for our player of the year but think Ormondroyd and Atkin have really stepped up too.

As our front rowers next season seem to be Vunivayama, Akuala, Ormondroyd, Johnson, Burke and Luckley def think we need another experienced one and would like us to get Norman back in as well.

I thought it was interesting the club wished Dan Norman a happy birthday through their social media accounts

My view on Ata is different to most. I think there is real potential. He’s not a running half back and he won’t take the line on much. He’s clearly very rusty. But he looks like he has the potential to get the team around the field, give the ball to the person in the right position, plays like an organiser, has a good short passing game and a decent kicking game.

Whether he can kick on I am not sure. If he’s got as good as he’s going to get then I’d agree about not keeping him. Him and Brown together (Leigh) was never going to but there’s been promise in his play with Tui and Atkin. With Tui in particular Ata does the boring stuff in the middle and allows Tui to do the Hollywood stuff on the edges.

Croft looks more like a running half when he’s at his best, as are Atkin and Brierley. We need an organising 7 for them to run off. Not totally sure if Ata is the right man but he’s got potential to be

Croft will be our organiser. He's not just a running HB.

Not heard anything, redwolf.

Right decision and good luck to him