He looks a good player to be fair but he definitely isn't what we need right now.

We need a big mobile prop (or 2).

What if we already have a couple of props lined up for next year, we just can't get them here sooner?

I write this in hope rather than expectation you understand!

I have learned to be wary of these highlights reels. Inglis, for example, is a thoroughbred in his highlights reel, but what we got was more like something destined for the knacker's yard, unfortunately.

I agree. Probably more useful to watch their last six games but it is still better than nothing. You have to look at when the best action bits happened. Still it shows that he was/is capable and you can see what sort of player he is.
I remember seeing Tyrone Roberts' highlights (sorry) ... I sent my nephew a text saying something like this boy will change the way we play.

He did, just not in a good way.

As alffi alluded to, whilst our priority is a couple of (or at least 1) props who actually make an impact, they may not be available right now mid season. Ferguson won't be available for too long I don't expect and regardless of the priority forward(s) we still need to build a squad for next season. That said I don't think he's needed by us really and if we have cash spare right now we should definitely be using it on a forward IMO.

In Powell we trust.

Ok, it would make it more palatable but still seems nonsensical to presumably offload Charnley, a proven SL try scorer to take a risk on an older player who may not settle in. Looking forward to those props being revealed

There's interest and there's interest.

Ferguson's agent to KP: "Blake is available to play in SL, are Warrington interested?"

KP: "We're always interested inplayers with a proven track record. By the way, who is he and can he play prop?"

Agent to press: "Blake is ready for a move to SL with Warrington already having expressed interest."

I think we should use the spare £100K as some sort of financial incentive to the players.

For each tackle bust - £100, for each player supporting a break £50, for each meaningful end of set kick £25, just for looking remotely interested £10. For keeping gob shut on social media £1000.

Lineham in big games was the best winger in SL. Some of the high level plays were almost Vinakolo esk….unfortunately I could count them on 2 hands….
I miss Chris Hicks.

Rhys Kennedy is being offered to super league clubs so we may hear more about him. 6'6 and 17 and a half stone, don't know much about him to be fair and he's played 37 games for the broncos in 4 years. Could be a possibility?

He's certainly got the size. But as Leilani Latu proved, size isn't everything.

We should be scouting him out though if he's available.

This guy has play 37 times in 4 yrs at the Broncos - and it's assumed he's okay as he's coming from the NRL - where we signed Bullock from Wigan and some say he's terrible as couldn't hold down a 1st team spot in SL (but made 57 app in 3 yrs).

I'm sure there's some logic, but we've already had plenty of NRL could have beens that aren't that great.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-23636603 Tends to suggest there is nothing in it, and the only reason we were linked is because we had quota space (didn’t realise only ourselves and Toulouse had space).

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-23636603 Tends to suggest there is nothing in it, and the only reason we were linked is because we had quota space (didn’t realise only ourselves and Toulouse had space).

I’m six four and twenty one stone.. can I have a go?

(It’s probably a different, softer, flabby like 21 stoke to a solid, moveable 17 stone)

Yes, we don't need a Blake Ferguson, but do need someone built like a Massey Ferguson.

How many NRL starts did the recent wigan signings have ?

Not a problem getting fringe players if they've the right attitude and want to get back in the mix in the NRL. Better than signing a name looking to when he can hang his boots up.

You should have kept hold of Hill. Can’t believe the stick he took!

Based on the start of the season maybe but it would have to be on terms that suited both him and the club. I think that he wanted a last contract to be over one year and I don't think we were prepared to offer that. Maybe with our eyes on other players that maybe available at the end of the year. Which hills cap space would be needed. I dunno I maybe overthinking it but only bullock is contracted past this season maybe they are thinking about giving Powell the chance to build his squad and integrate our younger players into it better

You generally keep your best and most loyal players, and build. Hill is worth 2 Bullocks!

We kept him for 10 seasons! What stick did he take exactly other than regarding his moaning at the ref when captain? That was warranted, giving him the armband was a mistake which put him off his own game.

He was rightly loved at wire, for this season letting him go looks like a mistake but Powell needs a chance to build his own side, if hill only wanted a 2 year contract but we have some players lined up for the end of this season that needed hills cap space then we couldn't keep him could we. We don't know if the club had the option to keep Hill anyway.

I’m impressed with the loyalty to Powell with the quality you already have. But that’s a good thing. Alex Ferguson first 5 years at United were pretty poor…..

That's why i said could be a possibility., Bullock is arguably our best forward and not terrible at all.

Those who watched the game v. HKR would most probably agree.

150mph? He was in a fiesta wasn't he?

Matt Dufty linked with the Wire. He'd be an exciting signing, he's a better player than Jai Field.