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Pretty good that.

Been mentioned but seriously didn't expect that.
Smith is building a pretty good team for the run in.
I expect Locke to have a blinder when we play Salford.

Indeed. Will offer a lot more quality at FB then other "options", and should pull his weight under Brian Smith.

Well that's a surprise but we are having a go great signing hope he regains his mojo that he appears to have lost under the good doctor

Awesome that, providing he is in anyway fit!

Could be a master stroke.
Cannot have become a bad player all of a sudden.
Surely Smith can resurrect his desire and career.

I wonder what Smith will do in the centre now, maybe he'll put Miller in there now????
I have no idea whether he can play there, I think he covered in one game, but it's the one area we need to plug now.

Happy with half backs (assuming they hit their potential)
Happy with wingers with Johnstone, Owen, Riley in order of preference (possibly Lyne would be better)
Centres weak with Arundal (low skill level), Lyne (low confidence), Hall (Low attitude), Ryan (second row who does ok but only ok)

My game plan now would be all about centres running straight to distract and Tim hitting Locke on the burst to hit the gap.
Both quality players that will benefit each other

Told ya so!

Must say, I never saw Miller as a possible centre at all ??

Well me neither. It was just a throw away idea but I like his effort and if Smith is looking at the alternatives, I wonder. Watch this space. I'll be claiming that I am in fact all knowing if he does it and will never mention it again if if he doesn't.

Very Impressive signing for you guys, and he'll have a point to prove after the way Koukash has treated him, is he fit to play yet?

Very happy with this. Was very jealous when Salford announced his signing last year. Interestingly, me and my Dad were just commenting on the phone that he seems (from the photo taken at BV) to have worked off the weight that he appeared to put on when he played at Salford. The lad looks happier and healthier, welcome to Wakefield Kevin!

Perhaps

Locke
Johnston
Owen
Lyne/Arundel
Riley

Id’ have been temped to get Walshaw back on loan from the Bulls but alas he’s gone to Dewsbury

To me this shows commitment from the club to do what we can to stay in superleague and irrespective of whats happening behind the scenes with BV i think its a great signing

Well done!!

Did T Smith and Locke spend any time together at Salford (can't remember when they signed Locke)? Hopefully they did and they could carry on the relationship built there and get off to a flyer against Hull.

I think they are both good enough players to slot straight in together.
Quality loves quality

Seriously, hats off to MC and the club for this. Brian Smith and Kevin Locke all in a few weeks....who would have thunk it

I think it's a gamble, and not because he left Salford under a cloud.

I like Locke, he's a decent guy and has undoubted talent. On his best form he would probably be the best FB in the comp. But this is also where the problem lies...

The big reason he wanted out, ignoring the money issues, was because he simply couldn't get fit and when he did he couldn't shift Evalds out of the FB position. When he did rarely play he always re-injured himself. He's just recently had major surgery on a recurring injury he has been unable to shift since his time at NZ Warriors. He turned out to be a very expensive community liaison.

With a bit of luck the worst is behind him and he can actually get back to playing instead of sitting around growing his belly and burning out the online gambling sites...

If anyone can get the best out of him it's Smith, and the change may do him good. I really hope he comes good because he is a real talent and I have a soft spot for Wakey.

Don't take this as an attack on your new signing, just an observation. Hopefully the gamble will pay off, Wakey certainly will lose nothing even if he never plays but gain a lot if you can get something out of him.

Good luck.

Good business this... well done Michael, Chris, Jon and Brian!

Prefect synergy at the perfect time for all parties!

IF fit he has the potential to be the best fullback in the comp. He only had a handful of good games for us, but you could see that he was class above, even on one leg against Castleford and Hull FC in his last two games for us he was arguably the best player on the pitch.

Its certainly a vast improvement on Miller or Hall and a gamble that is 100% worth taking for Wakey.

Can't see any gamble at all, this is a very astute move and a good signing.
He may have his problems but compared to the problems we have at Fullback he must be a guaranteed improvement

I doff my cap to all involved. Like others have said, It's a fantastic signing and one that shows Michael Carter's commitment to bringing the good (or even a bit better) times back to Belle Vue. I would rather have a good Wakey team still in Super League than the horrible egotistical Leigh any day.

It's a slight gamble because of the time he's spent on the side lines. However it's a position we have had a problem with all season so it a win for me. Add a centre and bobs your uncle. Great great news well done m c, bs and team