Plenty of half backs off contract at end of this season in NRL

I said pretty much the same thing on page 2 of a post called NRL players in key positions, Kenny.

I did look at the vast majority of these on Wiki, and a large proportion of these tend to be either very inexperienced, or with a wealth of experience, that could be out of our league salary wise.

Personally, I wouldn't want someone without much game time experience, as this could put further pressure on our existing half backs, having a negative impact on their game. Having said that, I think two of our better overseas half backs of the past, Obst and Jeffries, only had about 35 NRL games between them. Luke Kelly and Sam Williams were the two names that seemed to resonate with other fans on here.

For me, we just need a younger and quicker version of Liam Finn.

I would ideally like Jamie Soward, but can't see us been able to match is salary realistically. This is a shame, as he wants another crack at Super League. Other than Saints, the other Super league clubs that are after him are all out of the top 6, so for us to maintain where we are, we need to improve also in this department. It may be a case that for say Saints to go for him, they may need to offload a half back. Luke Walsh is also off contract

Gareth Moore anyone? Brought in into a struggling young side in 2011, never really got a chance under Agar.

Haven't really seen anything of him since he left us, but from memory of when he was here I'd say no thanks.
I don't recall him being a player in the Finn type mould, an organiser, which is what we need IMO.

Gareth Moore is too small for SL. They would run over the top of him.However I would take equally small Rob Burrow if he is unwanted by Leeds because he is a freak and can cope and still has loads to offer.

Burrow isn't an organiser though and that is what we need

Walsh has signed for Manly (supposedly), and Saints are signing Matty Smith to replace him.

Interesting that one to do with Matty Smith, as reading between the lines Jamie Soward was St Helens bound

Saints don't seem to have had 2 half backs for ages so in theory they could sign both

That is true, and that would be quite a strong partnership.

With Matty Smith going, could this end the speculation of Hampshires future, as there would be a spot in the halves at Wigan available.

Moore might not be the biggest, but he was a competent goal kicker, and his long range kicking wasn't too bad either. Watched Halifax vs Fev earlier in the season, Moore tore them apart. Would be decent backup.

I like Moore, but for next season Finn would still be first choice.