Incidentally, even the RFL believe our stadium is better than yours. We didn't have to lie about getting a new ground just to get a franchise for one. I find the irony of any Wakefield fan slagging off a ground in super league quite incredible.

They had to lie about getting a new stadium just to get into super league in the first place. They've been telling porkie pies about it ever since.

It is going to happen though about 12 Wakey fans did a walk two weeks ago.

Remember the days when you had to play crowd noise over the tannoy? We have a e stadium, as do yo 5th place finish for Wakefield this season though...

Yes you've had your best season so far, one day (maybe) you might get the chance to star in a final too.

Mac, you've lost me with that (not hard granted)

The thing is, as much as the Wakey fans are probably entitled to gloat about this one, they are a right two faced mob. Go on their board and say anything about their precious side then they start with the abuse and their mods instantly side with the Wakey fans.

Note to Wakey fans, if you cannot take it on your own board, don't go onto someone elses and dish it out.

Which is why I think I have generally felt sympathetic towards Wakefield and not total abhorance at the way you have hoodwinked the RFL since you beat Fetherstone in the Grand Final. Although if memory serves me you get some help from the ref in that match as well.



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It was in League Express. It clearly had an impact as well. The council will be called in for an extraordinary meeting to place it at the top of the list of priorities.

Anyway, back on topic. I'm not one of the 'he's left us so he automatically turns in to a bad player overnight' brigade. A fit Danny Sculthorpe with his head screwed on would be an assett for any side. He can throw out a 20 yard pass, grubber through the line, kick goals and also do the hard stuff. There is no doubting his ability its just whether he can have a good injury free run and keep up to scratch with his fitness levels. He also needs to mature a little and show a better temperament.

Wasn't Sculthorpe under contract for next year at Wakefield? Please tell me we didn't pay a fee ?

No and no you did not.

Thank fsck for that, it had me worried then. Seriously if the Burgess 200k is available to spend for Macca, why aren't we spending it?

Signing hims bad enough without paying for him



200k food bill for him maybe

Well that is something I suppose.

Didn't you pay us to take him? Please say that is the case.

How do you know that the Bulls aren't trying? You can only approach the clubs and they do not have to sell their players!

Nope OOC



nice try..

He's an old style English ball-playing forward like Lee Crooks. I see this as a Solomona replacement not Burgess.

OK he's not his brother but he seemed to do well for a top 3 club last season, the same cannot be said for any other of our players.

If we are serious about a big name signing I'd expect some news midway through next season. Jarryd Hayne could well be in Macca's sights



Disappointing but not down and out yet.

Hayne signed a new deal last week.

A fit Danny Sculthorpe would be an decent signing. However, there's no such thing a 'fit Danny Sculthorpe'! It's like Santa Claus and the tooth fairy, it doesn't exist!

I wouldn't get too downbeat though, with a couple more additions to your squad I seriously think you can challenge for the top 10 again next season!

I wonder whether these wannabe gloating trolls from Wakey who are currently infesting on here will be coming round pleading for support if or when the RFL decline to award their club a new Franchise?

Hmmm... yes '09 was a bad season for us

April.Cats 24 v Bulls 22
MM...Bulls 32 v Cats 16
June.Bulls 36 v Cats 22

but what's your excuse?

Your confusing capital account and current account; we may (or may not) have the Burgess money to spend on a transfer fee but that would leave us in the position of possibly having to pay more on the contract than is available under the cap.

Then again, maybe, with Sam`s move coming perhaps a bit late to make a move earlier, the 200k (plus salary cap money) is waiting in the bank to see what becomes available later. To be honest though, much as I`d like to think we may be in with a shout for any `star` becoming available I suspect we`ll go in with what we`ve got. Maybe one more.

5th Wakefield
9th Bradford

As for the franchise, if anyone really believes that clubs should be judged on their stadium and business plan rather how they actually perform on the field, the league table should be irrelevant.

I actually feel for the clubs in the lower leagues who have nothing to play for. The franchise rule is ridiculous and makes a mockery of the sport.