Carpe diem! We dithered - gave Powell until the Wakey game - as if that was going to make any difference and, if the stories are to be believed, missed out on our first choice.

Mr Middleton says Sam put forward a compelling plan. Perhaps it was too good to risk not giving it a go in the hope that something else might turn up. This way we’ve got a team in place well before pre season; we might even be able to pick up a few hidden gems to fill those quota spots.

Not sure what standard the Orara Valley Axemen are but maybe Sam has bumped into some talent during his travails.

I’m happy with the early signing. And very excited about the possibilities. I’ll leave the negatives to the over-entitled entities on Redvee.

Quote ="ratticusfinch"I wasn’t that fussed about him coming this season but Chambers’ preference for Dudson over Bullock and his recently professed love for Crowther means I’m hoping Sam is here by Friday!!!'" Sounds like the plan for Dudson Edit: Bullock was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/

Quote ="ratticusfinch"I wasn’t that fussed about him coming this season but Chambers’ preference for Dudson over Bullock and his recently professed love for Crowther means I’m hoping Sam is here by Friday!!!'" Sounds like the plan for Dudson Edit: Bullock was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/

Quote ="Alffi_7"Sounds like the plan for Dudson was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/'" I know you meant Bullock not Dudson. I see what GC is doing. He looks to be emulating what Cullen did to get us into our first play offs. Rest up players for games he thinks we may not win, and target them for games he thinks he will. So the plan was to have Big Sam and Bullock v Hull. However it’s gone slightly south, so Dudson looks to keep his place. Although he was ok v Leeds. Perhaps pulling his finger out a bit.

Quote ="Alffi_7"Sounds like the plan for Dudson was for a game in the reserves followed by him and Kasiano playing vs Hull FC, seems sensible based on the length of time he’s been out? https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ury-scans/'" I know you meant Bullock not Dudson. I see what GC is doing. He looks to be emulating what Cullen did to get us into our first play offs. Rest up players for games he thinks we may not win, and target them for games he thinks he will. So the plan was to have Big Sam and Bullock v Hull. However it’s gone slightly south, so Dudson looks to keep his place. Although he was ok v Leeds. Perhaps pulling his finger out a bit.

We can't do that strategy this year because we'd be resting everybody every week.

I think some of the boys have been getting plenty of rest during games .

Didn't Powell leave by mutual consent to?

So at least there is some alignment between incoming and outgoing coaches.