Has anyone got a idea when squad numbers will be announced.

Normally end of Nov early Dec I think. But obviously the season is starting later than usual on 11th March. So maybe first week of Jan? Going off normal announcements being 2 months before start of season - but I’m guessing.

Be interesting to see what number Widdop gets, i'm adament he'll be playing for us next year as i can't see an NRL club picking him up now. Unless we pay him off?

Last season the squad numbers were released 22nd Nov. With the season starting approx 2 months later I would guess towards the end of Jan this year.

Why should we pay him off, he wants to go then up to him or his agent to find a mug hmm mean club for him. If the the reason that he wants to be with his family then that’s fine but he can’t want to be with them that badly if he ends up doing another season here.

‘We pay him off?‘
He can walk away if he likes without a penalty.

If anything he should be paying us to release him from the contract, players far to easily walk away from these ‘big deals’ and there is very little protection in place for the club.

Yeah and not get paid so he's not going to just walk away, i mean pay him off if we want him off the books to replace him

Do squad numbers matter...

Not really in the grand scheme of things but i always get excited for the release of them

A slightly better method of predicting Price’s first choice team than slaughtering a goat and reading its entrails.

Goat farms have virtually become extinct in the UK. Back in the day most houses had a goat tethered to the back gate, or in their garden if they were well to do. These days the only time you are likely to see goat is in a stew when on holiday in North Africa. And even then you can bet your bottom dollar that they have simply thrown away the entrails...................... just as well Boris can read them otherwise we would be in a right mess.

Blimey, what method do you use to select your lottery numbers!

You're kidding

Quit your bleating

Suddenly realised why we have signed Inglis, isn5 he referred to as “goat”?

We've had many goats on our books, over the years.

The "Scape" variety

They do if you're the type who likes to buy a shirt with their favourite player's name and number on. Although really they should update the squad numbers with the release of the new shirt, for this purpose.

Personally, I buy a shirt about one in every three years but never get a name and number on the back. Once you're older than your favourite player, it's time to stop

That particular ball ended up in touch around the time of summer rugby in my case.

It’s probably more important for players really ie pecking order etc.I do look forward to them coming out aswell though just to see who moved up or down or not got one altogether

Any idea whether our overseas players are back in the country yet?

I saw in the Guardian that Austin was back (pictured with his guitar in what looked like Grappenhall) and they said previously that they believed Widdop was back but GI was 'expected' to be here in time to link up on Monday (11th Jan). Anybody know anything more?

Are the club even going to bother paying Latu's air fare to come back?

Nah, only essential personnel should travel due to lockdown.....

austin never left, i dont think he and the family have been back to oz since they moved over (GB tour notwishtanding)

I’ve always been against squad numbers. They promote a sense of security amongst some.
I’d prefer to revert back to team numbers. You play well, you earn the number, continue and you keep it.

If it’s in Latu’s contract, then they have an obligation to pay for it.