One of the few Super League teams still holding a quota place is Salford Red Devils, and it is anticipated that they will make an acquisition in the upcoming weeks.
This is because the Red Devils have already lost a number of important players to uncontrollable situations, such when winger Ken Sio left the team and returned home out of compassion.
Joe Burgess, the other starting winger for Salford, was dismissed due to a disciplinary issue, which made room for Hull KR to sign the former Wisconsin Warriors player.
Four of Salford’s top players have gone before the 2024 season after Leeds Rhinos pulled off a double coup by acquiring Andy Ackers and Brodie Croft, another one of Paul Rowley’s team’s great spine players.
Though there have been some additions to the team, Wigan’s Cade Cust and Joe Shorrocks have joined, and Leigh Leopards’ Joe Mellor has become a utility player.
With the departure of Burgess and Sio, Nene Macdonald will be expected to contribute heavily, as will new winger Ethan Ryan from Hull KR.
Salford has added eight players, but it is anticipated that they will work hard to get more players soon.
Salford Red Devils are searching around for fresh players.
Paul Rowley has been forthright about the desire to acquire players; he recently disclosed to Rugby League Live that the team was actively searching for new players.
It is now understood by Serious About Rugby League that this is the case, as the team is weighing their alternatives, which include the Championship—from which they have already signed Chris Hankinson—as well as the Queensland Cup and the New South Wales Cup.
Super League teams can now target twice as many payers down under with to relaxed immigration regulations that have made it simpler to acquire players from both the NSW and Queensland Cups.
Wakefield Trinity has already taken advantage of it, having signed Isaiah Vagana, a 23-year-old who arrived in England prior to Trin’s Championship campaign.
Salford will most likely consider those markets if a quota place becomes available, but they are reportedly still exploring domestically.
The Red Devils have a very shallow squad depth with just 24 players under contract, which might be a major problem considering the rigours of a Super League season.
It’s unknown how much quality is still available at this late stage of the off-season, but the Red Devils are looking at all options to add players to their roster, with their quota space being a major consideration.
Only two Super League teams remain with a quota space, the other being the London Broncos. St Helens signed centre Waqa Blake recently to take up the remaining spot.
It’s also worth noting that Salford is one of the few teams that has not yet revealed their 2024 squad numbers, which may indicate that they are nearing a signing and are delaying the release until after all of the hiring is finalised.
In any case, the Salford Red Devils’ season appears to be challenging; nonetheless, one of the team’s greatest assets has been Ryan Brierley, who signed a contract extension with the team during the off-season.
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