Pleased with that

Good Signing

Must be honest since he joined York and not us a couple of seasons ago I thought he might not want to play under his brother so didn't expect us to get him.

I can imagine having a family member as a boss could be awkward.

Sorry Horney has ĺeft the Knights, been a great player for us, wish him well for 2020.

Anyway back to players .. .
CH said two players before Xmas ...
So one more then?

Hope so .

Fingers crossed.

The exact words were 'several answers from a couple' In this context that might not just mean 2. I'm still holding out hope for a couple more big forwards tbh.

Good signing and brings bags of experience to that front unit. Shaping up nicely is that squad and the current 4/1 may just be a value bet.

One more forward of similar quality and I think we're just about ready. After that a couple of trialists can complete the 25. Hopefully there's a couple been training worth taking a chance on

Hint on the official site a signing imminent .

Confirmed as Aaron Ollett, a back row forward who spent the last two seasons with Newcastle Thunder

Aaron Ollett , back row forward started at Hull KR .

Was hoping for a middle but wonder if 1 of Ryan Dixon , Wilkinson or Foster will step up .

Sounds like G Horne will play as an extra middle at 13. Didn't understand if Jordie has a new injury ?

The surgery he had would normally mean 6 to 8 months on the sidelines unfortunately.

When did he have the operation Gary ?

October 24.

Thanks Gary .

Looks a good signing. His record is strong. Squad is looking very strong now

Confirmed as back to Featherstone on loan.

Shame. I would have liked to have seen him in a Dons shirt.

We've lacked sufficient go-forward from the props in recent seasons. He could have helped address that issue.

Wonder if Ollett is the last signing for 2020 ?

The squad is a lot stronger than 2019 but could we run to another prop or middle as they are known.

COYD

Still in 2019 never mind 2020.

A bullocking prop, like Whitehaven favour would be nice.
They had one called Bullock before he went to Wigan ...hence bullocking.
But Oldham got promoted on the back of Danny Bridge and Danny Langtree, mobile ..second rowers.
I think RH is happy with mobile forwards and might not be that bothered about another big prop.
I would like another personally.

I think you're right. RH seems to prefer mobile forwards. It's great to be able to exploit space quickly but you also need size and weight to drive away from your own line, and suck in the other team's defence with the threat posed by a big guy when near the opponent's line.

The latter two points emphasise where I believe we've been weak in recent seasons.

I agree. I'm hoping Dixon could fill that role though

you may still get your wish - on the interview on the article about Ollet's versatility RH mentions that now that we do not have a dual reg agreement we need a bigger squad than last season.

Looking at the squad for last year including loans but nor DR we had 26 players

To match this we need 3 more, so maybe another 3 signings then see which of the trialists is worth a punt in the friendlies