Elima began his career with Cas before moving to Wakey as a teenager so he would still have counted as fed trained regardless of whether French players count or not.

RE Sammutt, we had him signed this year off quota as granted by the rfl. Have they confirmed that if he is resigned (or any of the other ex crusaders players for that matter) that he is definitely on quota? I can't remember any official announcement from the rfl either way... I may be wrong though?

Was made clear at time the dispensations were only for the duration of first contract signed after crusaders. Extension would count as 2nd contract and would get dispensation.
Only way we can keep sammut is if we either don't re-sign nas OR one of Kearney,l'estrange,Lulia or purtell is released.

As Finch has re-signed for Storm, it would be harder for Widdop to get in the team. Gareth Widdop would be an amazing signing, and he plays in a position where we are short in numbers. I'd love him in a Bulls shirt.

By the way, doubt any of L'Estrange, Kearney, Lulia or Purtell would be released, all quality players.

I would love Widdop but whilst we are at it why not pay a fee for them four burgess boys they like it at bradford but they are not here now.

I think we're moving into the realms of fantasy now Pike....

But out of those 4 only one has a serious medical condition that may force either his retirement or the club's hand in regards to a release. Not that I want to see that happen, mind you. I hope Purtell gets fit and healthy and is able to resume his Bradford career. All I'm saying is we need to be pragmatic about these things and we can't allow sentiment to cloud judgement.

I notice that both Carvell and Bridge do not appear to be in favour at Warrington. I think both would be useful buys.

Carvell is first choice at wire, Bridge has been in and out this year - may be an option for 6? I know it is not the position he has played since going to warrington but in our juniors that was his natural position.

You clearly have no knowledge of the game as Carvell is first choice prop at wire
And bridge wouldn't touch bulls with a barge pole, did u not know bridge was once a bull? And got treated like crap and wasn't good enough at Bradford.
He wouldn't leave the challenge cup winners for Bradford bulls!

Bridge was one of juniors who Noble sold cheap just like atkins. I said Carvell was first choice in response to previous poster who said he was out of favour.
Bridge has been in and out of the wire side this year and even played at loose forward when he has played. His younger brother is on the books there and he would prob hang about until he gets chance to play with him. Bridge left under a bit of a cloud and he strikes me as somone who would want to be playing every week so there may be a chance he could leave.