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Would be a big blow to lose Holroyd on top of losing Gannon, and would send completely the wrong signal from the club. Again we should have had Tommy locked in months ago, it's just daft to let things get to this stage. If he were to go, who would we replace him with that would be at least as good and not quota?
In fairness the club were in a difficult position with both Gannon and Holroyd. Both had very poor injury records and also in the latter's case disciplinary ones. If we'd have signed them up to lengthy and expensive contracts pre season and then they both got crocked again, what would we all have said? In answer to your other point I can't think of another non quota off contract prop who'd be at Holroyd's level. Satae at Catalans will likely come off the quota due to residency but he wouldn't be cheap.
Holroyd not really kicked on from his break through in early 2023, injuries discipline both foul play and stupid penalties.
Still a huge potential but another not worth breaking the bank over.
Its always a difficult conundrum with contracts for younger players, but we threw big money to keep Newman and he has been gash and not worth it.
Still be happy to keep Holroyd but it he has to be good value.