Mathew Race and Billy Jowett, Both very young. I know nothing about Jowett but Race is well thought of.
There has been an eery silence re Shackleton, but something may be happening behind the scenes. Its just getting a bit late in the day with contracts up next week,

A bit of a underwhelming signing, we are said to be in the running for the 12th place in superleague, we are said to have missed out on cuthbertson who signs for York, Leigh sign sidlow, and we get Dan Fleming

It sure is. I'm sure we had a season recently where we went in with either 1 or 2 halves and I remember everyone on here saying the same thing about lack of back ups. Need a back up halfback and a couple of props. At the moment I have England and Crossley as starters with Fleming, Nzoungou and Scurr as rotation. We're fine in the second row. Arguably our strong point at the moment.

If that's the same Anthony Walker that's brothers with Johnny Walker (our ex player) then I don't want them anywhere near the club. Sooner have Barlow for another year.



Ah I didn't realise Race and Jowitt were halves, thought they were FB's. I don't know much about these new academy/reserve lads. A couple of years ago I knew who was coming through etc. Nowadays with the teams being stripped year on year I'm not sure who the next 'big thing' coming through are haha.

Just wait and see what the final squad will be... apparently 2 more props to announce that no one knows yet... just have to see what the final squad is guys.... personally I really like Fleming he was fab against us and fab for Wales at loose forward, if what I’ve heard about other signings is true we could have some pack next season!

Hopefully one of them will be a barn storming prop. Only one we've had recently is Peltier. And maybe the other could be an offloader. I wasn't impressed at all with Fleming in his last stint with us but I did like some of his performances for Toronto and Fax. If he has played LF before then maybe he's a back up for Hallas, or another option for 13 if Hallas has to move to hooker for any reason.

What have you heard about the other signings? Hope they are like I have said above as it would really benefit Doyle's game playing with a barn stormer (quick PTB's) and an off loader (Doyle in broken play would be class).

To be fair we've probably got more depth already than the beginning of this season. Hopefully Kears got a good forward up his sleeve. Would like to see one more enforcer.

I don't think anyone's really got that much depth this year. Some very strong 17s, but once you start getting passed the 21st man, a fair few of the top teams have unknowns Or young kids signed from SL.

On the half-backs, I'm quite looking forward to seeing Race. He was putting in some dominant performances for the reserves. At least we've got 2 good half backs and then a young back up. Can't remember the last time we even two haha better than the days of having to see Addy put there.

Purtell and Addy in the halves for arguably the biggest game we had over the past 5/6 years haha. I'll never forgot those days unfortunately haha. Brough and Lilley should go well, even if I was looking forward to a few years of Milnes and Lilley!

Cuthbertson was wanting a big salary that Bulls couldn't afford to match.
We all want the club to be sustainable so Fleming is more our budget.
Don't forget all this SL talk came after these players were signed.

Not pay over the odds for Cuthbertson, good decision. Would be a great player for a year maybe two at this level if he can keep fit. But not worth the cash. As much as I didn't rate Fleming last time he was here, he's not a bad back up to the likes of England and Crossley.

I for one hope we don't get SL. Would love to see a good season in the Championship earning our way.

On another note has anyone heard anything about any potential friendlies? Like on Boxing Day or anything?

Quote Bulls Boy 2011="Bulls Boy 2011"It sure is. I'm sure we had a season recently where we went in with either 1 or 2 halves and I remember everyone on here saying the same thing about lack of back ups. Need a back up halfback and a couple of props. At the moment I have England and Crossley as starters with Fleming, Nzoungou and Scurr as rotation. We're fine in the second row. Arguably our strong point at the moment. If that's the same Anthony Walker that's brothers with Johnny Walker (our ex player) then I don't want them anywhere near the club. Sooner have Barlow for another year. Ah I didn't realise Race and Jowitt were halves, thought they were FB's. I don't know much about these new academy/reserve lads. A couple of years ago I knew who was coming through etc. Nowadays with the teams being stripped year on year I'm not sure who the next 'big thing' coming through are haha.'" Your thinking of Adam Walker (jonnys brother) Anthony Walker https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/11460427 ... condition/ Hes been with the club since before lock down. Its nothing top secret, hes been posting photos and vids on his social medua for quite some time of him being at training and being on the zoom calls during lockdown.

Quote Bulls Boy 2011="Bulls Boy 2011"It sure is. I'm sure we had a season recently where we went in with either 1 or 2 halves and I remember everyone on here saying the same thing about lack of back ups. Need a back up halfback and a couple of props. At the moment I have England and Crossley as starters with Fleming, Nzoungou and Scurr as rotation. We're fine in the second row. Arguably our strong point at the moment. If that's the same Anthony Walker that's brothers with Johnny Walker (our ex player) then I don't want them anywhere near the club. Sooner have Barlow for another year. Ah I didn't realise Race and Jowitt were halves, thought they were FB's. I don't know much about these new academy/reserve lads. A couple of years ago I knew who was coming through etc. Nowadays with the teams being stripped year on year I'm not sure who the next 'big thing' coming through are haha.'" Your thinking of Adam Walker (jonnys brother) Anthony Walker https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/11460427 ... condition/ Hes been with the club since before lock down. Its nothing top secret, hes been posting photos and vids on his social medua for quite some time of him being at training and being on the zoom calls during lockdown.

Looking at the squad as it is we have a really good 17:

1. Brandon Pickersgill
2. Matty Dawson-Jones
3. Rhys Evans
4. Ross Oakes
5. Joe Brown
6. Danny Brough
7. Jordan Lilley
8. Steve Crossley
9. Thomas Doyle
10. Anthony England
11. Aaron Murphy
12. Brad Gallagher
13. Sam Hallas

14. George Flanagan
15. Dan Fleming/Levy Nzoungou
16. Adam Rooks/Brad England
17. Ebon Scurr

With Wallis, Foggin-Johnston and Hamlett covering the 3/4 line. Still think we need another centre. Couple props to rotate the lads in the 17. We don't look half bad to be fair!