Fantastic. Expected Kirk but certainly didnt expect Oakes. Over the moon with that

^This

I'm very surprised that Oakes hasn't been tempted away.

Fantastic news! Recruitment off to a good start.

I had a hope for Oakes staying. Hes a Bulls fan. There wasn't a huge amount of rumours of him leaving like with Bentley, Ryan. Unless an SL side came in for him, then staying with us would be better for his development rather than signing PT for a top championship club. Still, being so use to seeing our best homegrown talent leave, im pleasantly surprised to see him stay with us. Was our best player behind Bentley until his injuries.

Ross himself just put on Instagram he has signed for 2 years

Enough of a statement of intent to start off preparations for next year? Does this news give anyone else a glimmer of hope?

I would say a glimmer. Hope the good news carrys on.

It's a good start. I didn't expect Oakes to stay. Let's see who the coach is and who else signs.

Announce a couple of decent signings, albeit probably fairly cheapish ones, then announce season tickets 20 minutes later. Can't see many rushing to buy until there are a lot more announcements, after way we've been sucked in last few years.

Spelt Liam Kirk's sponsor wrong. Good to see.

was actually thinking grammar and spelling was much better on todays releases compared to recent until you pointed that out.

So Hallas, Kirk and Oakes is a good start..
I have a sneaking suspicion Lee Smith will be staying too,
Anyone heard anything?

Spoke with Dane Chisholm at Dewsbury.He was adamant he was staying and that it would be sorted this week.Time will tell.

Now that would be good new. But let's just wait and see.

Now that is the start of a good squad:

L.Smith
Oakes
Gibson
Tonga
Hallas
Kirk

Hopefully keep hold of Chisholm (as mentioned above) and Peltier. Plus Wilkinson, Hodgson and Butterworth? Start of a good squad indeed!