Will Wigan sign Lehmann too? I doubt it. Fulton will go wherever he thinks is best for him. Having a mate in the same team will be sacrificed.

We shouldn't get dictated to in this respect unless it's circumstances out of the ordinary like in the 80s when Wakey signed Wally Lewis and took his brother on as well.

I'd still sign Lehmann. Yes he's some issues defensively but don't think it helps one minute he's been on the wing, the next centre and usually with a different partner. Also playing right wing one match and then left centre the next doesn't help. Worth a 1 year deal for me.

Do you really think Fulton would say no to a Super League team if they didn't sign Lehmann? Come off it. He stated before he even played a game that he wants to play Super League.

Okunbor, Gill, Myers and Taufua (if we give him another contract) would personally be my preference. The excuse of playing centre/wing on different sides is a reason for his poor defensive reads.

I agree with you. He won't say no to Wigan. I also think we need to be firm when it comes to signings - I'm happy to have someone's bezzie mate provided they're up to the job.

On Lehmann he doesn't offer enough in attack for me. In defence the shooting out of the line can be fixed I'm sure. It's either all up up or none up.

If Fulton says he will stay on the proviso Lehmann stays, I am all for it. Like I said in an earlier post, a backline of Gee, Fulton and Donaldson would be amazing with Appo and Davies coming of the bench is quality. However, if Fulton goes where does it leave Lehmann and if they leave, that's 2 quota spots we can fill.

Where do you get that from we have 6 already?

Where do you get that from we have 6 already?

Did you read what I said? I said if both Fulton and Lehmann leave, that gives us 2 quota spots...

There is no overseas quota limit in the championship.

Dont see why you would want to push overseas to the limits really, if by some miracle you get to sl you then have to rip more players out of your side to abide by the quota even more if you want to strengthen them

Agreed! I think Championship clubs get away with it because the majority don't have academies.

I'm hoping from O'Carroll's most recent interview we can keep Pele.

Agreed re; Pele, creates major problems for Championship level sides.

I would assume Fulton will leave on the basis Gee, Donaldson and Waine have signed (granted I suspect Waine will play at Prop). Add in Appo, Peposhi.and with Jacob Bateman pushing for a spot you would hope that position is covered.

It's not often that a SL club is willing to use up a precious non-fed spot on a championship player, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Would depend how much of a physical side you want

LBB
Pele
Lawrence
Scurr
Smith
Michael
Mason

I really dont think Waine will go in that front row

Waine had a good game against Leeds. Scored a try and played a big part in another one. I am looking forward to seeing him play for us next season that is for sure.

Lawrence won't be there next year, I'm pretty confident of that. Also, I have a feeling that Smith will hang his boots up too.

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For me it's an important re-signing even if he doesn't play every game. We've seen how we are when we've no expereince the field.

Lawrence re-signing is great news!

Lawrence is what we need in the squad. You notice his qualities that the team lack when he isn't playing. Very good leader and solid player.

Well it shows how much I know! Good resigning if he can get on the field.

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Genuinely never thought he would re-sign as he has been plagued with so many injuries. Didn't think his body would be able to go another year.

If he is able to get out on the field, then it could be a good signing but is that likely based on the last two years?

Franklin Pele has extended his stay. It’s just been announced at the Player of the Year awards.

Confirmed squad for 2025:
Gill
Keyes
Lilley
Scurr
Smith
Ott
Gee
Hallas
Jowitt
Meyers
Okunbor
Baylis
Mason
Appo
Bateman
Peposhi
Donaldson
Waine
Lawrence
Michael
Pele

Biggest Season awards I’ve ever been to. The reserve prices on the silent auction though - wow!