Haha not at all. Realistically Bradford could be spending twice as much as the next team(Toulouse depending) and you have to think that is going to show on the field.

People dreaming of SL expanding to 14 teams is just a dream. SL chairman would never let it happen.

I'd be dubious about the claims coming out of Halifax that we are doubling their players contracts. They're having a tough time right now and are saying the right things to appease fans that are disappointed to see some of their better players leave.

If clubs are cutting cloth to suit smaller budgets then it stands to reason others will be paying more. Clubs losing their best players will always try and spin it to save face with their supporters. We've seen more than enough of that at the Bulls over the last 18 years.

Wonder how the recruitment to sign maizen from Whitehaven went.can play all along the backline with pace just what we are lacking .His try up there against us was outstanding.

Is Meadows confirmed? I must have missed that one.

Its just a case at the moment Bradford have more money to spend than every team barring Wakefield in this league. Its hard to blame them for trying to get the players in they want and its hard to blame agents for trying to screw every penny out of a club that they know is cash rich.

We're certainly short of a few backs. Think Okunbor is the only winger we have signed up. Is Taufua worth another year? He does heaps of work and is vital for getting us some go forward but he's had more than a few suspensions lately too. Despite that I'd still offer another year.

Not wishing any ill will upon Whitehaven, but it should be possible for us to sign Jake Maizen.

His last minute winner last week against Doncaster showcased the pace he has to offer. Would be a good addition for next year!

Hasn’t someone said recently he is joining Widnes?

Rumour has it we're interested in signing Aiden McGowan for 2025.

Also rumours doing the rounds of SL clubs interested in some of our players notably Fulton. Mick reckons it depends on what he's offered. Aaron Bower reports that we're not letting anyone go that we want to keep.

I think we are going to struggle keeping hold of Fulton. Losing one of our better players to a SL team is always tough, but it’s a reality we have to face given our position. When you’re a lower league team, it’s almost inevitable that talented players will attract attention from bigger clubs.

While it’s disappointing, it’s also a testament to the quality we’ve developed here. I’d love to keep him but if he does leave I’ll wish him the best, and we’ll keep pushing forward, knowing that there are always new talents waiting for their chance to step up e.g. Bateman.

When you say rumours you mean Mick Gledhill?

Well yes. So take that how you want.

Whilst still playing well I don't think Fulton is quite showing his early season form. Could this be because he knows he is leaving.

Still think he's one of our best performers. Think he's also played every minute of the league season. Don't think it would do any harm to give him a breather this week.

He's not quite found the gaps in recent weeks so maybe a week off would do him good. Not sure who we have that can cover for him though.

See Trueman is moving on to Wakefield. Once a star of our academy, not quite cemented himself into Castleford or Hull's teams, due to injury mainly. Hopefully a fresh start will be good for him.

I wonder if that will push Lawford down the pecking order.

Ronan Michael announced on a 2 year deal from York. Good addition in my opinion and he always plays well against Bradford. The squad is shaping up nicely.

2 year deal. Good stuff.

Steady away IMHO only 24 though so plenty of time to continue developing

I like how he says Souter was whispering his old mate's ear urging him to sign.

So long as theyre doing it accordingly

The club have just released a graphic via Twitter/X that includes the names of our squad for 2025. The remaining 2024 members who haven't announced where they are playing next season are listed below.

Holmes
Arundel
Taufua
Gaskell
Baldwinson
Butler
Davies
Lawrence
Doro (Confirmed move to Hull KR)
Oakes
Fulton
Lehmann
Pele
Sammut

Out of that list I'd want to keep Fulton, Holmes, Taufua, Lehmann, Baldwinson, Davies & potentially Sammut as a back up halfback.