Well there is a Wakefield fan on here called Dreadnought so I would say so

Dreadnowts.

Yes. Definitely was and still is really. Just not used publivally anymore.

There is some research floating around somewhere (I can't recall where right now) that suggests that kids have formed their "sporting allegiance" by age seven. Whether or not they do translate into paying customers at age 17 and 27, what's important is that emotional 'hook' that ties them to the club, and that's worth a hell of a lot.

I'm sure each respective club has statistics on the lifetime value of a supporter at various ages / stages of life (if not, they should have), and then it becomes a case of getting the numbers in, reducing the churn and re-engaging those who lapse. The latter is easier to do once you've established that emotional tie.

Nothing like a bit of success to regain those lapses fans.

A team winning trophies will work far, far better than any "marketing mans" fancy name.
You may be right about it helping get the kids along in the first place though.

Mind you, although all pro football clubs have their mascotts, they havent gone down the same path RL has

Football hasn’t really needed to as it’s always been number 1 in this country. Although in other countries such as Australia and USA they have with their ‘soccer’ names. You have it in RU also and white ball versions of cricket with the ever increasing T20 competitions throughout the world. When you look at other team sports and throughout the world it’s actually quite common.

Dee Why (late 76), and I recall us calling them the doggies in the playground, tbh I don't know why, maybe the bulldogs thing was already in the wings as the dates are close. I certainly don't recall the Berries but I'm not saying you're wrong.

Every football team has a nickname though and many use this in their marketing. It's certainly a main part of the badge and therefore the kit.

What a stupid reply - one Wildcats is no more stupid than Rhino's, in fact slightly better, give it a rest.

Secondly and as ever you are utterly clueless yet you speak with an arrogance way beyond your knowledge. Since turning back to Trinity it has been met by universal acclaim across the district. Merchandise sales have roughly doubled or so I'm told though I only need to look to see it.

So mouth all mighty who are these people we would have attracted by keeping what you yourself are calling a stupid name.

You've utterly contradicted yourself. I'd say you had lost all credibility but you can't lose what you never had.

I like them, I love being a GIANT!

Big G is also the best mascot

UP THE GIANTS <3

Love you too Vastman. Never change.

Yep agreed, and whilst they are only a nickname in football is it really any better than The Rhinos or The Bulls to be referred to as The Toffees or The Owls or The Cottagers just to pick a few examples.

It ultimately comes down to clubs creating that identity. Walk around Leeds and ask people what a "Loiner" is, and I suspect you'd get a lot of blank looks. The club needed something to distinguish itself from everything else called "Leeds", and "The Rhinos" is instantly recognisable.

Of course they existed, I think you've missed the point, they were unofficially known as the Rooster thats the point, same as Manly were actually Manly Warringa (spelling) but were often refered to as the Sea Eagle, Seagulls or even Eagles.What the NSWRL did was to adopt them as a marketing tool but they already existed in a fashion - Rhino's and Wildcats didn't.

So I'm a troll because you don't agree - true snowflake mentality.

What an arrogant individual you are, truly vile but typical of the poly technic generation.

No reply because you were wrong and you knew it. No i'll never stop saying it how it is, your oversensitivity is not my problem.

It was Dreadnowt's I believe not dreadnoughts as in the ships - a play on words I believe. There is a famous picture with the players holding a banner, it says Dreadnowts but your eyes trick you into seeing Dreadnoughts for some reason.

Thats not to say we haven't been called Dreadnoughts at some point as we probably have.

Yeah I thought the Cas one had some history to it and tbf it matches the colours and Tigers are always cool. Rhino's does none of that for me.

I've always thought it was Dreadnoughts, if you look at my avatar it's a photo that hangs in The Ale House in Wakefield with Dreadnowts on it though so you may be correct.

It states "Dreadnowts Comin."

TBF after Barracudas it's not bad, its not the worst imo.

I've seen both but I think Dreadnowts came first but I'm not that old to be certain. Also it's Dreadnowts on your avatar

Typo Vasty lol

The photo is of the 1908-09 "cup" winners from what I remember, I'll get a proper photo next time I'm in for an old rosie!

My username now looks a little silly doesn't it