Wally Lewis?

I'd still play him now.

The reports say we have signed him until the end of 2023 but they may be wrong.

Bill Tupou has to be congratulated on doing the decent thing, He could have strung it out to the end of his contract but it shows the integrity of the man that he's ended it now.
Equally the club is to be congratulated on acting swiftly to fill the gap - and let's face it, it will be like having an extra player, so long since Bill played!

WT press release states:
'Wakefield Trinity are delighted to announce the signing of NRL star Jorge Taufua on a deal until the end of 2023'.

Welcome to Jorge Taufua! A top signing and hopefully he rips it up in Super League and gets chance to play in the World Cup…..

Having watched the video surely half those tackles are illegal ? Some shoulder charges and others raising the legs above waist hight ?

I didn't see a shoulder charge but he will have to watch out because refs will be on him straight away.

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God knows what you've been watching if you think that Reece has had a decent season. I'll grant you that his replacements have been even worse though.

Rumours of who?

Oh come on … the whole point of a forum is to grumble and groan… diss the club, stand up for your favourite players… snipe at each other and share rumours…. I repeat… SHARE RUMOURS

HIs replacement for two games was Batchelor and we won them both with Batchelor getting simultaneous man of the match award.

I think most of those will have taken place around 2019 & 2020 a totally different view on tackling techniques. I wonder how Ray Price would survive these days with his cumberland throw tackle.

A hooker from a fellow sl side that shares its ground with another sport but they do play on different pitches


It is only a rumour ive heard though prob be total cods wallop

Pretty easy to ID the club let's see what develops

I get you.

Ah very subtle!! I must admit, when I saw the thing pop up as a potential third signing, I was hoping for a hooker… someone to add spark, speed and energy..,

I would be happy with that if it’s the case. Really rate him. I do think given the chance though that Bowes could become a very good 9. He’s one tough lad.

Been told there are plenty of hookers round that district,

I just hope Kendall isn't in charge for Taufua's first game or else we might only see him for 10 minutes. Any excuse to penalise a Wakey player.
I did think looking at his highlight reel that playing like that in a Wakey shirt might see him up before the disciplinary every other week.

The way the rugby side of things at the club were conducted over the last couple of years was terrible in my opinion. Chester and his influence put the club back years. However recent things I have been hearing and these signings have given me confidence and revived my interest .
Well done to all concerned as mistakes have obviously been recognised and we are back moving in the right direction.

I don't totally agree with you and PB I've heard the same nonsense as you about the alleged wages of certain signings - they are utter rubbish.

That said I think we will agree on one thing, WP likes his tougher player, who can tackle. Toughness is by far the thing most lacking in the team in recent years, I'd go as far as saying we had gone soft.

Hall, Murphy, Whitbread, Bowden Taufua, Evans and Butler all have one thing in common, they can tackle and seem to be a bit tougher mentally.

I like Hood, don't see the problem. Lineham and Gaskel can't tackle and don't get stuck in, as is the case with a few others. That can't be changed overnight but these signings are positive.

We are moving forward, but will be held back because of long contracts for the Chester signings ,Not enough cash to ditch them.

We are going to have to be canny with Lineham and Gaskell.

Lineham is a waste of space at SL level but he might do ok in the lower leagues on loan. They won't pay his full salary but they may take some of the sting away from it.

Same with Gaskell, but he has more ability and may well appeal as a playmaker to a championship side, who in turn may take up much of his salary if taken on loan.
If not make him Reserve captain in the hope that he can pass on some of his undoubted skills to some of the younger players.

Shame really, and although they are not on the silly money I've heard mentioned they still take up a good chunk.

If Miller goes I'm quite looking forward to seeing who Willie finds to replace considering his recent recruits.
Listening to Solomona and Arona podcasts, Willie is well regarded back home so will have connections.