Has now officially signed for Widnes on a 2 year deal.

Looking at how the squad is shaping up for next season we could do with a couple of props and a couple of second rowers.

Add 5 or 6 U19s and we're good to go.

Exactly. We look a much more balanced team instead of 8 second-rowers, 10 wingers and 8 props (with about half no where near good enough) and no HB.

This time around we've have quality in key positions with the youngsters providing the depth.

I like how Liam Kirk has been playing at prop for the 19s. He's a big lad. I can see him moving up.

Deserves its own thread VBFG.

Going on next year, we need a good partner for Chisholm (if Charnock is available, I can't see why we'd not go for him) a stronger centre who will actually pass to his winger, a couple of props to replace those who are leaving and at least one second row to cover for the losses there.

But I'd imagine that we'll have a smaller squad next year but of better quality

What about that French centre that played at Leigh? He is a big strong lad.

He was linked to us earlier this year but I think Danny Tickle might be a good fit for what we need from forwards.

I also hadn't realised Alex Mellor was with us until the end of next season, so now we have 19 signed up - even though some may not stay.

Tickle would help with goal kicking as I aren't sure we have one signed up at moment

As Bullseye stated though, we are definitely short of forwards at the moment. We have a 13:

Moss, Caro, Purtell, Welham, Clare, Thomas, Chisholm, Kavanagh, O'Brien, Sidlow, Mellor, Haggerty, Lovegrove

Then a couple of hookers and four backs:

Lumb, Keyes, Mendeika, Ryan, Halafihi and Campbell


I tend to agree with Bullseye about Liam Kirk too. Big lad and showed up well in the friendly with Castleford and the one other time I've seen him this year. I haven't seen as much as some, but when I did, he looked ok.

I also think Kirk Yeaman might do well, he's another player I like who I think we should sign. This follows on from my earlier list players I'd like to see at Bradford of: Chris Nero, Lee Gaskell, Dale Ferguson, Lucas Walshaw, Jean Philippe Baile and Luke George. (and Richard Whiting, bloody Leigh)

That list wasn't a particularly brilliant hit rate though was it?!

I like Kirk Yeoman, but he's a left sided player, as is Ginger Welham. Not a fan of playing three quarters on their unflavoured sides. If we didn't have Welham though Yeoman would be a good move.

I love it when phones autocorrect.