Cheeky.

13 is an easy spot to cover with an additional backrower or Paul Aiton, even Paul Sykes could play there.

I'd agree with Paul Aiton at loose forward should Washbrook get injured but not Paul Sykes who I believe has never played the position or played in the pack. Loose forwards normally are your top tacklers/runners, have some pace & have handling ability.

I'd be more likley to give Lucas Walshaw a run at that position if Washbrook/Aiton were unavailable. Hes got the size, speed & ability for tackling.

Kirmond could also cover 13

well pick from any of the following:

Aiton
Walshaw
Kirmond
Trout
Slater
Annakin
Ali

Still think Sykes could also play there as his game is similar to that described by Asmadasa, although he probably misses a few tackles too many. Let's face it, he's not really a stand-off either.

Squad looking good. I would take Murphy top fullback not a centre ! I would leave Richard Moore well alone. John I would get rid

Too right.

Are we happy with our squad so far..?? and do you thing young Golding will come to Trin and will he add any think to the squad..

Goulding is a done deal, with one more then thats it i reckon

Forward, British = Kirke?

Another forward and utility back will see us right. Good continuity is what all the top teams have and it's good to see wakey have some. Plenty of people playing for new contracts should see them busting a gut next season

My only worry is 'what if' Tim smith gets an injury. Do you think we maybe rely too much on him? Do we have a plan B?

Get john if he stays and kyle wood training the same style as Smithy so they can adapt to his style and try play a similar way

The team looks excellent for next season

Another forward would finish the squad of nicely

Would imagine if Smith gets an injury Kyle Wood is the player who would get the spot.

if he stays i would much prefer Isaac John to play at SH

I agree! I'd like to see him have a run of 4 or 5 games (obviously only if Dmith or Sykes get injured or dip in form) now we're a team. At the start of the season when he was playing we were still finding our way with so many new faces.

I think the kid has a lot of potential and will develop with time

We all seem to be reasonably happy with the squad and cautiously optimistic, but the bookies still have us way off the pace and some below Cas.
Is it purely historical?
But then why Cas above us?
We shall see.

Every preseason were considered to be the 14th best team. It's due to a lack of knowledge and a lazy attitude.

In a nutshell!!

no i don't agree - quite a few tipping us for the 8 again next year.

It's worth remembering that we didn't make the 8 through number of games won. We were actually 9th.
If we were to achieve 8th this year that would be a considerable improvement imho.

But an improvement that is certainly possible with our squad and a good wind.

Don't see why Wakefield would be seen as anything other than top 8 competitors - no major OUT's and a couple of IN's to add to the squad... the squad on paper is deeper than that of last year.

No major injury crisis and there shouldn't be a problem getting in the 8 if they play smart.

That being said, my team on paper haven't got an excuse to finish 13th again - but I wouldn't have a fiver against it lol

Got to say Wakefield, Cas, Bradford, London, Widnes, Hull KR, all have a starting 13 of equal standard. If Salford get the new deal with Peel Holdings taking over then they will improve their playing strength. Any one of the above could make the 8th spot if they keep key players fit and have a happy camp.
Top seven is sorted same as last season, a real battle for 8th. I thought that Catalans could be the only side in last seasons 7 who may, just may not go as well, but they should win most of their home games and with that squad should easily stay in the top seven.
If cas keep Ellis, Chase, Shenton, Webster, Carney, Owen, Dixon fit then they have a great back line, plus Huby, Clarke, Thompson are top forwards. They will be much better this season.
Any of the above could finish 8th or 14th and nobody would be shocked. What would be utterly amazing and is simply not conceivable would be a Wigan, Leeds, Warrington, Saints, Hull, Huddersfield, not making the 8. As said I think Catalans will stay in the 8 but they may not get on with the new coach etc etc

William Hills had us at 100/1 yesterday 10th.