Lawford has looked good in 90% of the games he’s played for Bulls. Deffo deserves it. I’ve heard he is reluctant to sign another deal but his dad is urging him to stay as it will be the best for his development.

I’d personally give him the 7 shirt alongside Patton at 6. Yes he will have the odd bad game. So did Milnes. But he’ll do better for playing.

Matongo for me, depends on his output for the rest of the year. Hopefully he learns a ton playing with Lawrence and Thompson, and tbf Baldwinson (with the way he’s applied himself).

Wynne is an unknown. One good reserve game doesn’t scream sign him. He needs to properly recover. And have a few games in a settled position before we make judgement. I’d argue Turgut is in the same position.

Im biased but it would be absolutely mad for Lawford to leave us. I highly rate him but at this moment in time, would any other champ club sign him to be their main 7 at 19 years old?

I'm frustrated (as I'm sure he is) at lack of game time this season. But he's 19 and there is a proper path way with us.

Thanks guys

Bodine off home after Keighley game.

I guess ots the news we all knew about so it is hardly surprising. I just hope we can find a decent replacement.

I would be looking at a James Donaldson if available. Regardless, it free's up cap space at a very important time for the club.

We have it’s Batieri

Baitieri was announced before we even knew Thompson was contemplating retiring. I don't believe for 1 minute that he is a replacement and I do see the club going in and actually getting a replacement.

Batieri was announced before YOU new Thompson was contemplating retire.
You have no idea when discussions between Thompson and the club started to take place .

Another new signing coming at 5pm.

Taufua from Wakefield

Don't know much about him but watching him on youtube he makes some monster hits. Depends how fit he is.

Think he's struggled at Wakey (let's be honest who hasn't though) be interesting to see how he goes in this division.