Really all I want is a halfway decent, experienced prop (just replacing Rapira). Anything beyond that is just extras (next cabs off the rank would be an experience not totally rubbish outside back and another option in the 6 jersey).
Shillington fits that IMO, so long as he's not too expensive (unfortunately this is where the Super League will likely win out, with their new marquee rule). He doesn't have to be great. I just want an option that I know will perform in maybe 12-15 games, maybe some more depending on injury and how the younger guys are going. Not sure he's been that bad either, just not at his old Origin/Roos form anymore and spent the last few years in bad teams. No idea beyond him.. Vave? Scott Bolton? Arona? Sao? Ioane? Are these decent or realistic enough options?
As for the other spots... Nightingale was apparently having issues with the Dragons contract offer, but David Simmons could be the more likely option- can Penrith afford to retain him given their wealth of young outside back talent? That right wing spot is wide open, as I have just about lost all confidence in Fish to become a regular FGer (and even if he stays fit, to perform - defensively - at a good level). As for halves.. no idea - Te Maire Martin? Mitch Cornish? Dockar-Clay? Just keep Lino (if he will stay)- I'm guessing Lino (plus the option of Leuluai as a backup 6 also) is the way they will go.
