I think he had some good spells and he is clearly very talented lad. He also experienced some tough times in SL too.

Rourke has had a breakout season this year. He’s been outstanding in a very poor team. He’s been awarded the accolade of being the best player in SL in July.

No disrespect to Max, as I do rate him, but I don’t think you could realistically say during his time in SL that at any point he could be considered the best player in the comp over a 4 week period.

I do think that you have to be realistic in that Roarke has played 16 games in SL and not many more career games. He is a rookie. Early signs show a talented one. It’s also easier to stand out when playing in a part time and relatively poor team.

Comparing that to Max who’s 100+ SL and 150 Career appearances and entering his prime years off the back of a year where he’s been head and shoulders the best player in the championship consistently is not much of a comparison.

That’s not to say Roarke doesn’t have talent but he’s 24? And relatively inexperienced for that age standing out in a poor team.

I’m happy to have Roarke but Max is the better more experienced full back and Roarke could become a much better player by soaking up the parts of Max’s game that Roarke appears to need to work on (creating the space, the pass selection and organising defensive line).

I am happy to have both as options though. Good signing is Roarke but let’s not go overboard. The guy doesn’t need that pressure either.

Not really sure where I’ve gone overboard, just stated facts in regards Rourke.

Just thought you were comparing both and it appeared reading between the lines that you were suggesting was the better full back. Apologies if that wasn’t the case.

Roarke has that running game for sure but I think it could be a great move for the club and Roarke to develop further.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m looking forward to seeing him next season. Could have two good full backs on our hands and not all clubs have that depth.

Could you really say that about Rourke?

Do not think Rouke is a threat to Max at all .When Max was in S L was taken out of the team many a time when he did not deserve it .Max this year as turned into a leader in the team and wants about 20 plus points to break the record of most points in a season.Know it is only the Championship but you got to give him Credit .Think the one year for Rouke deal says to me let's see how good he is

He should always be a threat. If not why sign him.
Max may well be better but he has to keep his form to keep his place same as everyone else.
That's what makes a good squad.

Spot on keep his form as everyone else ,signed as a out side back ,so to me must mean a threat to 5 or 6 positions not one

Another new signing to be announced later for you guys according to Twitter (X)

I'm assuming.ing this one is Matty Russell but will wait and see.

Anyone heard a rumour doing the rounds about an ex player returning to the club? Seems like a strange one, I assume the player being talked about is Batchelor but he's under contract and highly rated at KR.

Please, not Miller

Deffo not Miller.

Re Rourke: Wasn't Max the Superleague "Rookie of the Year" in his first season and easily held his own as a SL fullback. This season has been an opportunity to review and reset and Max has taken that with both hands. Ignoring his excellent goalkicking, playing in the halves has added a new dimension to his running and attacking game. His decision making re run or pass has improved greatly and once he spots a gap he is using great acceleration and footwork to break the line. His passing has always been top drawer down the left edge but he has developed his game to be massively effective down the right as well.
Back to Rourke. He has had a great season and will continue to develop as cover for full back and will push Max to keep improving. That's how it should be. However, he will already have great qualities to bring to the team and should easily fit into the team on the right wing.

Suspect it’s more likely to be George king

I posted a few month ago we should look at signing King. I’d be happy with that for sure.

I mentioned him leaving KR last week, but [iapparently[/i he's off to Shudds.....

Thinking about it there's a fair few it could be based on them being English, former Wakey player and at a team in the playoffs - Hadley, King, Hampshire, Crowther, Batch

Quote ="homme vaste"Deffo not Miller.'" I hope you're right because Cas are looking to release him...hopefully he does retire and not come back to us... https://www.totalrl.com/castleford-tige ... -contract/

Quote ="homme vaste"Deffo not Miller.'" I hope you're right because Cas are looking to release him...hopefully he does retire and not come back to us... https://www.totalrl.com/castleford-tige ... -contract/

It’s Matty Russell

I'd heard the same.

Batch, is well respected, by the club and the fans, and is very poplular.

He is also part of their leadership group.

I always saw him as captaincy material at Wakefield

Max was beaten to rookie of the year by TJ I believe.

https://wakefieldtrinity.com/matty-russ ... 5-recruit/

https://wakefieldtrinity.com/matty-russ ... 5-recruit/

Err, Wollo...time to eat some humble pie

Think that will pretty much round out the squad