Season tickets announced as £149 for adults over 30, 18-30 year old £79, U17 £65 all great value. No doubt the over 30s will moan again but we need to do something to bring back that lost generation which is noticeably missing on the terraces.

squad wise lots of movement on the resigning front with AOB, McQueen, Golding, Hewitt, Cudjoe, Innes, greenwood, Wilson and Russell all extending their current deals.

OUT
Chester Butler
Oliver Roberts
Olly Ashall-Bott
Louis Senior
Ricky Leutele
Jack cogger
Jon Luke Kirby



IN
Kevin Naiqama
Harry Rushton
Esan Marsters
Jake Bibby


OOC and yet to confirm

Nathan Mason
Jack Ashworth


Rumoured
Harvey Livett,

Roby signed a one year extension until the end of 2023.
I hope they keep Greenwood not too bothered about the rest.
Isn’t Ikahihfo out of contract as well.

Greenwood is a must keep as is Ikahihifo imo.

It was reported that Seb signed an extension when he came back from salford- but I can’t find anywhere any definite confirmation of how long for!
I would want to sign up Greenwood again- cogger is a difficult one as he was starting to show some good form, and we do need cover in the halves, but have to question if it’s worth a quota spot.
I’d forgotten roby had signed up. I don’t get this obsession Watson has with him- he seems to like him but won’t play him!!

We have 3 halves in Fages,Russell and Pryce . Naiquama has also played there so would be surprised if Cogger stays but agree he is a useful back up player.

Marsters now confirmed. He can play centre or stand off- and will likely play there for the Cooke islands in the World Cup. - Watson seems to like his utility players!
Still no final word on wardle although it sounds like he will be back.
I would like to see another second row personally, as we currently have Jones, McQueen and hewitt but not really anyone else and no one coming through it seems.

OUT
Chester Butler
Oliver Roberts
Olly Ashall-Bott
Louis Senior
Ricky Leutele
Jack cogger
Jon Luke Kirby
Danny Levi


IN
Kevin Naiqama
Harry Rushton
Esan Marsters
Jake Bibby
Jack Bibby
Sam halsall
Harvey livett

OOC and yet to confirm

Nathan Mason
Jack Ashworth


Looking very good-
although the loss of Levi is an obvious blow- but I don’t want Watson to do anything hasty
I think with AOB and Roby, with golding as cover with the likes of fages able to play there too with others able to cover in the halves I would wait and see if anything comes available later on. Although peats served a purpose last year, and he played well I don’t think he’s what we need right now for the dynamic of the team.
Perhaps robbo should be sent out to aus on a fact finding mission- There must be some young up and coming hooker playing in the lower leagues who will qualify to play here somehow!!!!!!
Another robbo would be brilliant- bet he’s dying to pull his boots on!!!

Robson Stevens & Ronan Michael also moved on

A shame about ronan. He seemed very driven to succeed at the top level. But we do have a wealth of young talent in that area. He’s signed a permanent deal at his loan club York- there’s chance for him yet to make it in SL as he’s still young.

OUT
Chester Butler
Oliver Roberts
Olly Ashall-Bott
Louis Senior
Ricky Leutele
Jack cogger
Jon Luke Kirby
Danny Levi
Jake wardle
Ronan michaels
Robson stevens

IN
Kevin Naiqama
Harry Rushton
Esan Marsters
Jake Bibby
Jack Bibby
Sam halsall
Harvey livett
Jake the snake

OOC and yet to confirm

Nathan Mason
Jack Ashworth

I am looking forward to it but it's so frustrating that at the end of the year we seem to lose some of our best attacking players.. Two years ago, you could certainly make a case for Sezer and Edwards being our best. This year, there would be a case for Leutele and Levi being our best. I would be much happier with more pace in the side for sure, but theres certainly some class in there.

Sezer should have been our best-but he wasn’t really was he- didn’t really deliver. I was glad to see the back of the over paid waster. And I liked Edwards but he let us down massively! Can’t be our best if he’s not on the field.
I agree losing Levi is a massive blow, especially as it wasn’t planned and we don’t seem to have a replacement. leutele was brilliant for us last year- but we don’t know what Marsters will bring. And naqaima was the fastest player in the NRL roosters squad last season! So he’s got pace, along with pryce, as does senior who we know, because we’ve seen, can outpace regan grace. And tui is no slouch.

Just watched the Ireland v Jamaica game. I know the opposition wasn’t great but what a player Harry Rushton looks to be.
Also big shout for Ashton Goulding who was by far the best Jamaica player.

Yeah rushton looked very solid. Can’t wait to see him in C and G
As an aside where did all those offloads come from from Toby king???
It was a very one sided affair- Jamaica were all over the place defensively, their structure was very ragged but can’t fault their effort.
Ashtons enthusiasm just cannot be bettered I don't think I have ever seen a player play with a smile on his face as much as that guy- even when he’s getting beaten he never stops. He’s like an under 8 playing every week! He must be a great guy to have around the team.
And Kieran Rush made history as the first Jamaican player to score points in the World Cup.

For those who mention Kenny Edwards I reckon Livett will be as good without the same predilection for stinky fingers

Esan Marsters looks to have some real quality and will prove a handful with better service. He seemed to start at 6 and did most of his work from dummy half which is pretty weird for a centre(Dean Hanger anyone?!) but has footwork, acceleration an offload and some skills. It is pretty hard to see how good he could be because Cook islands distribution was the worst i've seen in the world cup, they literally never threw the ball wide all game,

Their tactic was definitely play up the middle. Paid off eventually too. Marsters looked good. Ford showed how much better Toulouse would /could have been last season if they hadn’t lost their two best players before the start.

Lawrence rumoured to be signing for us, thoughts?

If Michael signs for your club what you will get is a top bloke to start off with, a fantastic professional and a leader. He always gives 110% every time he plays, his go forward isn't what it used to be but his defense is second to none, I would like to see him finish his career at Huddersfield but then he has to do what is best for him and his family. If he does go to Wakefield then I am sure he will be a great asset to your club and I am sure that he will go with all our best wishes for an outstanding career at his hometown club.

I think this was very much on the cards before Poching left the club, not so sure now.
But if it does turn out to be true, Waterloo Winger summed it up perfectly.

Absolutely- would love for him to finish his career at our club. consummate professional both On and off the field. He has played at every position on the field except hooker at some point I think. A really good guy. Does loads for the game Never forgot his roots and still does stuff for his amateur club when he can.
I actually think his go forward last season had improved, he might not make many metres after contact but he usually finds his front and gets a quick PTB - little stuff like that that most people don’t notice or appreciate. his defence has always been brilliant. Regularly tops the tackle count and rarely misses one. Won’t give away many penalties either. I think he has only ever received one ban in his entire career. (Could be two).
Be sorry to see him go

Realise clubs cannot keep every player but Luis Senior seems to be producing very good displays for Ireland in this RLWC.and out shining his brother.

I suspect the fact Louis usually plays on the same wing as Jerry has a lot to do with his decision to look elsewhere for his chances.