I get a bit lost but I think MC said five new players for certain and perhaps two more.

So we have Westerman and Walker confirmed so that leaves 3 possibly 5.

So we need by my reckoning

1 Hooker
1 Halfback
1 Prop

Possibly a second prop, maybe two.

We have 2 FB's, 6 three quarters 7 if you count Croft and I do and 7 back rowers with Arundal as an extra if needed... in these positions, I think we are OK.

The HB and Hooker role is obvious.

The props are a bit of a grey area for me, lots of combinations. We have Fifita and Koppy who are specialist props, we have Arona and King who can play Prop or back row and Tanganoa if needed along with young Gwaze (let's hope he's an early developer physically). So for me, we need at least one more specialist prop but two would be ideal.

I thought Chris Green was excellent and hope he's a possibility.

Think I've covered all the bases.

Tangata pitts green and maybe wood are all but confirmed. Not sure about wood but a Hooker and scrum half would be top priority hopefully a good aussie in either department

Whose Wood? Missed that one.

Must have been when you didn't hear Toronto 1.8million getting shared out you learn something new every day

What’s with the childish attitude?

I don’t know who Wood is, it’s a fair question so if you can manage to be polite can you tell me. Thanks.

A shed load more revenue........

nice return, just about sums it up DC.

Quote ="Fishermanscap"What’s with the childish attitude? I don’t know who Wood is, it’s a fair question so if you can manage to be polite can you tell me. Thanks.'" This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!

Quote ="Fishermanscap"What’s with the childish attitude? I don’t know who Wood is, it’s a fair question so if you can manage to be polite can you tell me. Thanks.'" This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!

Quote ="FIL"This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!'" Heard of the so called big clubs signing players under the age group but this takes the biscuit

Quote ="FIL"This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!'" Heard of the so called big clubs signing players under the age group but this takes the biscuit

Quote ="FIL"This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!'" Exactly what Stanley gene looked like at his age!

Quote ="FIL"This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!'" Exactly what Stanley gene looked like at his age!

Quote ="FIL"This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!'" Well that’s going to help lower the average age of the Trinity squad!!

Quote ="FIL"This guy... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/josh-wood/ EDIT.....just noticed he isn't due to be born until 15th November 2019 !!!!!!!'" Well that’s going to help lower the average age of the Trinity squad!!

When Wood has played fir Salford he's looked ok but with them signing Lussick and having Tomkins, his opportunities were very limited.

I would say we need, budget allowing

2 props
1 half back
1 hooker

I think we are sufficient in the backs already, and also in the back row. That said, with the above list I would now look at quality over quantity as to what we can afford

Definitely need half back cover and two props I think.

Thought Trin faded when they lost the grunt in the pack due to injuries and the back up not being up to SL quality....

Hopefully the budget will cover the signing of two additional quality props with one of them being Chris Green.

What about Jack Stockwell, 6ft 4 tall, 17 stone and only 27 years has played over 70 NRL for Knights and Titans? He's out of contract.

Can’t argue with that.

Just out of interest, if the 6000 wakefield folk at the London game turned up for every home game rather than the 4000 who usually do how much extra revenue for players that would produce? I can work it out roughly but I wondered if the club has some sort of formula that tells you exactly as I have no idea on overheads etc.

Fisherman, dont know if you can read too much into this.

However, I'm sure DC did say words to the effect in 2016-17, that if we could get our average crowds up to the 6000 mark we would spend near on the full cap

how many international quota spots do we actually have left to fill its a bit confusing at the minute.
so how many overseas yet to sign will we sign.

To get the crowds up to the 6000 mark, all we need is a team that consistently wins matches playing a great game of Rugby League.
The last bit i think Wakefield Trinity are easily capable of.
If we get the results/wins and are in contention for some sort of silverware i think there would be no problem getting around 6000 average gates.

I think you're right Kev, and also upgraded facilities will help.

It is also the old adage of marketing though, too

Hopefully upgraded facilities are on there way in the not too distant future.
As far as marketing goes, i think Wakey have made great strides on that score and will continue to improve.

Work on £10 per head and you won’t be far wrong.
10*2000*14=280000 = salary cap spent

I would have guessed about that, give or take £1 either way, per head.

A bit off topic not regarding players but.

Is the Cats bar/Rolling shack used in the off season at all for functions etc in which could bring in extra funds for the club.

It would be a great venue for having music bands in and to utilise the premises like what warehouse23 does in town and with good advertising we could take a piece of the pie of what warehouse23 get's and other local gig venue's just a thought.


Up The Trin

Good idea Acko.

I once mentioned it to MC. Also you could have events like quiz nights too.

I recall many years ago, Radio Leeds doing something at what is now Cheers in Outwood, and it was like Question Of Sport, but all contestants were past and present players. It was for charity, but it was successful.

Also didn't we used to do things like An Audience With... etc