I'd have real concerns over his comments in recent months and his motivation to play here. He's spoke about going playing 'local league footy' a couple of months back and is now saying how he wanted to stay at Canberra. It just doesn't scream of a guy that is coming to Superleague for the right reasons and I'd have thought Saints would've stayed clear of guys who make it pretty clear they're coming to this country as their fall back option. 

Never an easy decision. 35 next year ... so 2 year deal is risky. Don't really think it shows much about us really.

And your not wrong but right now who is available that would be a good replacement plus if we go to 14 teams next season it gets even tougher to find players.

How old is Ratchford? 

We are discussing the possible signing a front line prop, Vaughan, aged 35 next April on a two year deal. Players fade at very different rates. One year extensions safest for us but you can't always get what you want. I am sure there are some examples of props at that age getting two year deals but there are going to be so many more who won't.