Judging by who’s been out of favour I can see a few on their way out. I also think we’ll be promoting a few from the 19s. Remember kear was given a squad he had no say in for 2018 and many of them were on longish contracts. A lot expire this season so he’ll want to bring in his own players.

I wouldn’t be surprised if one or two we’d rather keep move on, Ethan Ryan being the prime candidate – I’d be amazed if he stays (and delighted).

We aren't surely going to be in the promotion mix for another two years or so. Ethan gave us a boost with his loyalty in not going to Leigh, so I wouldn't begrudge him electing to try his hand in superdooperleague. Same as Bullseye I'd be chuffed but surprised if he stays.

What's this talk of Bullseye going to SL then?

Agreed on that. Promotion should be for 1st place and relegation last place. Anti tampering deadline after all leagues finish.

Otherwise promoted teams are left fighting for scraps.

The Rhino's are getting increasingly desperate.

Well, Bullseye has stuck with us for long enough; tempering arguments between FA and Eddie must have taken its toll.

Its a shame, but I don't think we can stand in his way. I can see everyone wishing him the best as he retires to a new home, without fear of financial meltdowns and cloth cutting. Or voluntary tackles.

I've been told Bulls are interested in Connor Robinson from York for next season. Don't know how true that is but I'd have thought he'd have stuck it out at York if James Ford stays on.

You can't do that because of the law.

Players can start looking for a new club when there's six months left on their current deal.

It's been a great time at Bradford but I feel he time is right for a change.
39 years might not seem long but I think the Whinos need my experience behind them as they shoot for success in the Championship in 2020. They feel my knowledge of following the Bulls into oblivion on three occasions is just what they need to bring on their young supporters.

I was sat next to his family at the home game with York last year. We had come close to signing him pre season, but he decided to stick with York.

Based on current 2019 squad and in reflection of the current lack of form/under performance, I think the squad needs a major overhaul. Here's where I would start...

1 BRANDON PICKERSGILL - Needed more time at FB but has lost all confidence and looks a shadow of young talent that was emerging - Needs a fresh start/loan elsewehere
2 ETHAN RYAN - On wing he's one I'd love to keep; at FB he's not a loss - Re-sign if not already going to HKR
3 JAKE WEBSTER - Pretty solid and has given squad much needed experience - Another 1yr deal if body can hold up
4 ASHLEY GIBSON - Not good enough - Release
5 JY HITCHCOX - Missed through injury - Keep
6 JOE KEYES - Missed through injury - Keep
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8 LIAM KIRK - Steady progress, worth keeping hold of - Keep
9 MATTY WILDIE - Has had a decent season so far, very consistent - Keep
10 STEVE CROSSLEY - Not been good enough for me, never lands on hands/knees so results in being super slow at play of the ball - Thanks but Release
11 MATTY GARSIDE - Not good enough - Release
12 ELLIOT MINCHELLA - Looks to be lacking confidence/form. Put a lot of that down to current tactics - Keep
13 MIKEY WOOD - Steady progress, defence looks more solid when on field, worth keeping hold of - Keep
14 JORDAN LILLEY - Already announced staying - Keep
15 CALLUM BUSTIN - Lacking fitness and form, but still has time on side and lots of potential - Keep
16 JAMES GREEN - Been one of the better forwards this year when fit - Keep
17 ROSS PELTIER - Doesn't take a step backwards - Keep
18 SAM HALLAS - Not good enough - Release
19 JON MAGRIN - Not good enough - Release
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21 GEORGE FLANAGAN - Bradford through and through but found out this year - Release
22 DALTON GRANT - Not good enough - Release
23 GEORGE MILTON - Who??? - Release
24 DAVID FOGGIN-JOHNSON - Has done ok but positioning in defence is awful. Not good enough - Keep purely as back up
25 CONNOR FARRELL - Didn't like him at first but he's grown on me. Still lacks size and too greedy with ball but worth another year - Keep
26 ROSS OAKES - Has made a fair bit of progress this year - Keep
27 ROWAN MILNES - Still young and has shown some good prospect but no where near finished article - Keep
28 EVAN HODGSON - Prospect worth keeping to see how develops - Keep
29 MATTHEW STORTON - Been solid for first full season. Must try and tie down to long term contract if not too late - Keep
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31 RHYS EVANS - Another missed through injury, worth another year - Keep
32 COLTON ROCHE - If can regain some kind of form worth another year - Keep

I got as far as your decision to release Crossley and stopped reading.

According to that Show me the money bloke thats on the radio with Mick, all contracts (both retentions and releases) have now been sorted at the Bulls. He also confirmed that new arrivals have been signed and sorted. Its just a matter of the club announcing everything.
Not too sure what the hold up is, but they will have their reasons.
Wouldn't disagree with much of the above.

I'd agree with pretty much all that apart from Crossley. I'd keep him. He's been out of form in recent weeks (who hasn't) but apart from that he's been really solid and makes more metres than any other prop.