Is Sandow the back Warrington need, they need a director of play, Sandow is the old Rob Burrow with a defensive game.

Gidley and Sandow are a better pairing than Myler and O'Brien but if i was a Warrington fan I'd be severely underwhelmed; considering Cronk was their target.

Hoping this is official soon ,can't wait to see chris at wire ,would have loved Cronk but, must be realistic he's got another origin season in him ,at least

I'm really excited by the new incoming signings. Perhaps you should support an NRL club Neutral Zone and not Wire if you're underwhelmed with those signings. Well done Wire for 3 quality signings.

I'd still like to see a quality prop brought in.

Cronk is 31. He isn't going to get any better now, his best years are behind him even if he is still top quality (he's still got another SOO and Int tournament...whereas Sandow's best years are ahead of him and they could be with Wire. I like that kind of thing. Someone's prime years with a club are the most memorable. Cronk would be here for his retirement money as he winds his career down.

100%

Let's not get all Saint Helens-ish here!!

Cronk signs it's a statement of intent only the best will do, the world beater we've waited for, how much can our young guns learn from a maestro? Cronk doesn't sign, his best years are behind him, only here to top up his pension blah de blah

They do have a point though.. If everything goes well, and Sandow loves stockton heath life, we could see 6 years out of him at the top of his game. On his day, he will easily be the best half back in the league.... Smith's man management skills will hopefully get the best from him.

The club should be applauded for this signing IMO.

I hope he doesn't like stocky feet too much.

On his day? You are right. But on some days he's garbage, on other days he's a headless chicken and on some days he's a total liability. He will lose as many games as he wins and totally destabilise the dressing room when he chooses.

Good luck.

How very close to a deal for sandow are we?

The deal is said to be done. The announcement is what we are waiting on.

Perhaps were going to drag it out for a couple of weeks and stage a corny recorded video msg to play to the fans at half time, following a rant from SJM, and give something that Eddie Hemmings can get all orgasmic over.

No a shaat PR drab stunt like that would never happen in our game.

He's not a very Tony Smith'esq sounding player (character etc.) to be honest. I'm dubious.

Worried were just going for him because he's unsettled and thus available.

Read the para forums. Their fans want shut of him almost in their entirety. A bit like us and Sitonasi.

I think he is a TS type player. Very off cuff. I hope Gidley and Ratchford would add some shape to give balance.

The player is obviously unhappy and has had his problems... Give him a new start, take him out of the NRL goldfish bowl, put an arm round him, who knows.. you have to take some risks.

if it doesnt work out, then at least we had a go... better than persisting with what we have currently.

He is very much a Smith type player. One who plays what he sees and can solve problems in attack with ball in hand.

Ability and excitment factor; yes I agree. Referring more to attitude.

Smith does have a good record at straightening out problematic attitudes. Maybe Sandow needs a fresh start.

Seems to me that Sandow is like the pre Smith Lee Briers . Awesome with the boot and can be magic , just lacks attitude and consistency . Look What Smith Did to Lee , If he turns out to be anything Like Briers just the Signing we are craving IMO .

looks to me he's like the pre smith owen craigie

I agree btw I don't know enough about Sandow to make a truly informed judgement, but, I join you and others in applauding the club for having a go, it does sound exciting if he does sign. He does seem unsettled and a new start might just do the trick...on the other hand 'kill or cure'?

My post and reference to Saints was aimed at those knocking a player, Cronk in our case, Savelio in theirs and specifically how opinions might just conveniently change based on whether they signed for your club or not

Ricky Stuart once called him the "aboriginal Alfie Langer" so suppose that must count for something. If not ever so slightly racist.

Just look at Sandows stats ,he is only behind Thurston ,can't wait till he is confirmed and for once I'll get a players name on my shirt for next season

I know someone who had the luck of putting Riley on 2 years ago and Higham this year!

had a look at him on Youtube....looks quick, good feet, puts in some good defence (shoulder charges mainly) and can kick well...both in play and from the kicking tee....IF Mr Smith can sort his head out he'd be a very good acquisition from what I have seen.