One of them played in the World Cup final couldn't keep hold of the ball George I think?

It is only this year that his and his brother have improved their ball retention

Would be great if you could get George in. I actually think Tom has surpassed him now as a player. He also looks in better physical condition now than George and that was not the case a couple of years ago. Both destructive be interesting but both are out of contract, Bennett will probably end up at Souths for 2019 and he doesnt believe in paying props more than £350k. They could be up for grabs

Nope, Tom played, but we are after George apparently

Let's hope so.

Does anybody know who Iestyn Harris has on his books? I know he’s acting as an agent for some players these days and he’s been spotted at HQ a couple of times over the last week.

Well, pre-season starts tomorrow and despite all the talk of outgoings and incomings we've made just one signing in 6 weeks. That's very disappointing. Prepare yourselves for another dreadful season, our pack looks to be one of the worst in SL.

Orrrrrr

Or don't have a knee jerk reaction as it's still early days and the season doesn't start for a while.

The pack does look extremely poor but there's time yet. Just hope all this talk of players being made available doesn't damage morale too much.

Starts early this year with 29 league games to fit in, last weekJan/first week feb.
One signing so far is poor, need at least two new forwards befor xmas.

Agreed

We've signed Hurrell, Lolohea and McLelland haven't we?

Stop panicking. We will add players to the squad.

McLelland won't get near the first team this season unless we have a injury ridden season. He'll play more games for Fev. We can add players to the squad but will they be the quality we desire and need?

Only time will tell but to be saying we've only added 1 player isn't true. Add Crosby to the list and we've signed 4 players.

Referring to the off season really, only Hurrel signed,(Crosby confirmed full deal) think people were expecting a bit more coming and going.

Thats just nit picking nonsense. We've signed 4 players end of. We need more no doubt but we've signed 4

Agreed. Cant complain that we'vr leaving it Late to sign players, but then discount signings we made really early.

We'v signed 4 players, 2 exciting players from the NRL who are miles better quality than what we'v been bringing over recently. One of the best young talents in the British game, in the opinion of Warringtons Head of youth, Pete Riding, THE best young talent in the British game, and a good, solid, superleague prop with lots of big game experience.

By all accounts theres going to be another couple of quality signings coming in, the type that will take a bit more negotiating than the likes of Mullally, Achurch or Ormndroyd. For a new regime coming in, with a lot of rubbish to clear up, im happy with what theyr doing so far.

Garbutt gone to Hull KR announced in Hull daily Mail

OK so we now definitely have some cap space and a quota spot free. The next couple of signings could make the difference from 2019 being bang average / troubled again, or us challenging for silverware. Garbutt was one of the few signings the old guard managed to get right overall.

Definitely needs another player in if Garbutt has gone, maybe 2. Still reckon Greenwood from KR would do a job.
Props: Cuthbertson, Singleton, Crosby, Mullally, Peteru and Oledzki
Second row: Ward, Ferres, JJB, Ablett
Loose: Smith

I'm guessing Sutcliffe will be moved in to second row or loose forward. A lot depends what type of player Furner wants to play at loose. The injury record and age must be a concern in the back row.

With Garbutt going how many overseas quota does that leave us with is it 2? I've lost track ...

Correct.

Cuthbertson, Lolohea, Parcell, Hurrell, Peteru are our non fed trained players. Parcell, Lolohea being classed as overseas players, meaning we have two spaces left for overseas quota.

He might not play many games for Fev either, with Ridyard and the Boas brothers (who both stood out in the recent PNG/England Knights game) to beat out.

no disrespect to Fev but if he cannot get a game there, then he is simply not good enough. But think you may be overestimating the talent in Fev squad.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-9440368 List of players who started pre season today, also says we are still hopeful we can pursued Merrin to come and Ikahihfo could be available for a transfer fee or player swap. Personally i don't want us to pursue Merrin as i feel he isn't fully committed and we certainly don't need players like that at the club. I hope we Sign Ikahihfo from Hudds i think he's one of best props in Super League when fit and would be a big improvement on our current pack and hopefully we get him using a player swap as it would kill 2 birds with one stone, getting a good player in and getting the dead wood out, possibly Swap Mullually and Ormandroyd maybe or even Cuthbertson for Ikahihfo would tempt Hudds?

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-9440368 List of players who started pre season today, also says we are still hopeful we can pursued Merrin to come and Ikahihfo could be available for a transfer fee or player swap. Personally i don't want us to pursue Merrin as i feel he isn't fully committed and we certainly don't need players like that at the club. I hope we Sign Ikahihfo from Hudds i think he's one of best props in Super League when fit and would be a big improvement on our current pack and hopefully we get him using a player swap as it would kill 2 birds with one stone, getting a good player in and getting the dead wood out, possibly Swap Mullually and Ormandroyd maybe or even Cuthbertson for Ikahihfo would tempt Hudds?

Don't want any of your regects