We're all looking to the future, but when we still have no signing at hooker, it's hard not to lament the loss of Cook. And Cook was signed on a paltry amount by Souths originally, so it was just Des not wanting to keep him, not because of cap issues or Souths cap cheating. Most of us were furious at the time he wasnt re-signed, such was the impact he had.
If this board announces the signing of a great young hooker and some exciting backs, most people will be happy and excited. It's the fact that we still have so many questions at key positions and have a coach that needs to be replaced which is getting people worked up, anxious and impatient.