Wire just announced on twitter he has signed for us on a 2 year deal from gold coast... Thoughts? www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves- ... titan-6627

Wire just announced on twitter he has signed for us on a 2 year deal from gold coast... Thoughts? www.warringtonwolves.org/wolves- ... titan-6627

Top young player didn't he go on loan to hull last year or have a made a mistake?

A player who was rated by a lot of wigan fans. No doubt they'll now be coming on here and saying he's rubbish.

Certainly brings some pace to the side. Would think he will be second choice behind Ratch though next season.

He was indeed a good young player who didn't quite make the progress many of us expected, but he had Sam Tomkins in front of him. It appears things didn't work out for him in Australia, good luck to the lad I hope he does well.

He has very good feet and is quick, his problems were a bit like Shaun Ainscough, handling and positional play. Where is he going to play (he is about 20/21) so can't play academy.

Sad he's not coming back here tbh. He had some serious issues with the high ball in the first team at Wigan and Hull but he's such a dynamic attacker. He will cause no end of trouble with ball in hand and if he can iron out some defensive frailties will go on to become a top class player IMO.

He's playing for the Scots in the World Cup.

Highly doubt that any genuine Wigan fan will say that. He is a very good player, brilliant in attack but does have issues with the high ball and positionally, as has previously been said but they can be worked on. He will go on to be a top player for you IMO. My question is though is where will he play? He moved on from Wigan as he was behind Tomkins, doesn't make sense for him career-wise to be doing the same behind Ratchford a few years on.

Remember reading he was awful on the Hull forum before we played saying he couldnt catch.

He was their stand out player in defeat and didnt drop any high balls.

The news from Wigan supporters is great. It sounds as though he is a real running talent. It never worries me where we will play him.
If he's good enough we'll find a space.

He is a great runner you are right. I always remember at the Magic Weekend when he was playing for Hull, he was trapped in goal with defenders surrounding him and he somehow weaved his way out of it. Brilliant Footwork. I imagine he is a much better player now too.

Atkins to Leeds. Matty Russel to play in the .

Gents. I stand corrected. Three of the decent Wigan fans that come on here still rate him. Personally I think it's great that a bit of talent is coming back from Aus. we can't afford to lose too many.

Your joking right? Atkins signed a contract extension just before the end of season.

did very well at his loan spell with hull fc in 2012, although he did get caught out with some kicks due to his height

He'll probably take over from Ratchford, when he goes back to Salford once his contract is up.

If next season is to be Briers last then if Ratchford goes to 6 Matty Russell may be will go to full back. Can also play wing.
Excellent pace and elusive runner. At 20 he is young enough to have his frailties sorted out.
Thought he looked good at Wigan and Hull given his age and inexperience.
A good signing for Warrington.

I thought he was good at Wigan and Hull, was sad when he left us. He'll only improve with coaching and as much as it pains me to say it, will turn out great for you, I'm quite sure.

I'm not sure on this one. Rubber Duckie never gave us a Ted Rogers 3,2,1 clue regarding this signing? Can't be any good then

Bit confused as to why you went for him, considering the Jones-Bishop rumours, who I rate higher than Russell. Still, he should have improved his game whilst down under so you could have a very good signing there.

Type "Matthew Russell Gold Cost titans" into you know where and there's a nine minute vid.

Looks very handy albeit it at reserve grade level.

BJB could just be rumours and this signing could pour water on the flames of speculation.

On that video he looks really lively, strong in collision too.

Also, on 5:29 in the clip: That is the most forward I've ever seen a pass thrown! Shocker!

He can replace Riley on the wing

He's really strong in the collision as you say and he'll bust tackle after tackle. He's one if those nuggety players that just bounces out of tackles then combines it with a burst of speed and an eye for a gap.

He's a similar to the young lad at Catalans (Escare) in stature and style.

From looking at that video he pops up on the left wing position a lot funnily enough. He looks very strong and quick with great footwork. If he gets in the side the forwards will love the dumy half work he appears to do too. Perhaps this is about generating competition. Riley has had no real competition for the left wing spot and presumably without this signing Ratchford would have no competition for the full back spot. Good signing for me.