I think you guys could use SKD even if he is in trouble, offer him 900k over 3 years on a deal which pretty much says "If you mess up you're out and we don't have to pay you". As a Roosters fan he is very rocks and diamonds but when he's at his best it's a sight to see.
Heard during the Fiji Vs Tonga game that Tuimoala Lolohea is off contract and trying to impress clubs. He played halfback tonight, made an error or two but looked good with the ball in hand, broke the line once or twice and set up a try as well I believe. Could be a good option at 6 for you guys next year if Hodkinson returns or he could move to 7 for a Lamb/Lolohea combo. I know he's not ideal but he's 22, 50 NRL games under his belt, can kick goals and would more than likely come since he's under the radar (Especially if the Sydney teams chase Cronk)
Don't know who has been re-signed or not but Jacob Lillyman, Russell Packer, Scott Bolton and Tim Grant are all off contract. If you could grab Packer and Grant as a bench option your team would look really solid with something like this:
1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Shaun Kenny Dowall 5. Nathan Ross 6. Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Josh Starling 9. Rory Kostjaysn 10. Russell Packer 11. Sione Matautia 12. Jamie Buhrer (C) 13. Mitchell Barnett 14. Tim Grant 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jacob Saifiti 17. Anthony Tupou
Not an amazing team but definitely capable of making the 8 if key players perform well and the Saifiti twins continue to grow.