Lovett been released I believe

Lovett never seemed to get much of a chance.

Gold Coast are saying they have not released Brendan Elliott yet.

Gold coast saying he's not released, Purtill saying he's still sorting a visa... Won't be holding my breath waiting for his debut!

Seems like preparations for finishing outside the 4 have started, which would make sense, given the odds are against us. 3 players released, with players coming in only till the end of the season.

His sponsor will be upset..


Not selected:
5 Rhys Evans Brick Store Ltd
10 Jamie Acton Impact Insurance
17 Kyle Lovett Impact Insurance
18 Nathan Mason Cut Throat Tattoos
23 Jonah Cunningham The O’Donnell Family
25 Ilias Bergal ASK Platt Office Supplies Ltd
26 Jordan Dezaria The O’Donnell Family
30 Micky Higham Glazing Systems & Installations Ltd
=#BFBF0032 Brendan Elliot Caton Lloyd

Sure I said this the other week be prepared for this to happen and someone said it wouldn’t as they just like to argue with me not mentioning no name

If we were going to bring in any overseas players, surely we would have had to get rid of some, to make way on our quota? Also, maybe the new signings are on a promise for next season, should we make the top four and progress from there?

I notice '31 Jordan Baldwinson' is missing from the list of those not selected for Saturday. Has he gone back to Wakefield?

The players being released aren't adding anything to the team (no disrespect to them)

Lovett hasn't earned a place in the 17 - are you suggesting he would be good enough if we got to SL

We are only releasing players who are, for whatever reason, not up to the job. And we are looking to bring fresh people in

Players being brought in are on loan, or on deals till the end of the season. Two players released officually (Patrick and Vaivai) and one rumoured (Lovett) were on 2 year contracts. And I imagine decent sized contracts. So they're effectively cutting next year's contract commitments without affecting the team. Would be irresponsible to do nothing.

If we're not in the top 4 after the Swinton game, I'd expect one or two first teamers to be transferred before the deadline.

Presuming the loan period ended two weeks ago Alan.

The initial one month loan had ended, but I think Kieron said he was now on 'week to week' terms.

It’s cost us a lot of money to get rid of vaivai patrick and Lovett and replacing with loan players on the if we get in Top 4 might get a contract for next season I honestly think if we get in Top 4 we will go up

Well, fingers crossed, we should have a strong squad available, if we do make it to the '8's', with Mason & Higham due back soon.

Higham should be back next week all being well

Would you put him in the 17 ??

Needs a game before the middle 8s give Hood a weekend off.

I would get him in because we need a leader on the field to focus the team. We saw it against Batley at the start of the game and as I listen we are doing the same at Rochdale. Stupid penalties, loss of focus in defense, silly errors... And more stupid penalties.
We need a leader

Think I agree

Which game, L14, or both games? We need to get to the Mid8s first. Mickey is the bee's knees at organising the team, but the bee's knees are not the knees they were. Best and possibly the first chap KP got (back) in upon the latter's "acting" appointment. Between them they have changed, not just the style but the ethos of the team.

Whatever level we are playing at in 2019, MH should stay. Can't see another year as a player, but KP would be more open to him taking a coaching role, rather than seeing the ambassadorial one fudged under NJ.

Anyway, thought this thread was about B.E. not B's knees.

It is a difficult one, Higham has a lot of attributes that he can bring in to the side no question about that for me. However he is 38 soon and we are still reliant on the guy.

Also I am not sure if I would want Hood or Mortimer make way out of the 17 to accommodate him either. Certainly is one to ponder.

Unless of course Purtil is considering throwing in a curve ball of moving Mortimer to the halves at the expense of at least one under firing half back.

Interesting.

Apologies offered to young Bongser for the continuation of the OT thread.

I’d be in for Cunningham the hooker at London or Ackers at Toronto if they go up. The lad at Fax is underrated too.

Any latest news on Elliott - and the other signing that was going to be announced last week? At this rate, they may not be needed, if we miss out on the top four!