So we have 9 imports signed so far, with 5 to go is that correct, with a bit of luck, both Hotham's and Asselin will be back, leaving 2 to go. Unless we carry a spare if we have that luxury.
You're right in how many we have left but if both Hothams come back that would mean we would be going with 5 import D and both Moore and Batch would be forwards. This would certainly be at the expense of tough guy, which I still think we'll sign.
I think lines are likely to be:
Benti-Martin-New import (a sniper)
Haddad-Ulmer-Assellin (We all know he's signed)
Lord-Myers-Faryna
Moore-Import-Import (morisette as centre/spare?)
So if we sign both Hothams we would have to have Batch as a forward which would mean we have to find a centre who is a tough guy and very defensively responsible. I just can't see it.
And what about Morisette? It seems unlikely to me that Lord wouldn't bring back his captain and best mate.