A nice positive article today. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... rm-6456190 Interesting hearing BN's views on Smith, sounds like he is expecting big things all round.

A nice positive article today. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... rm-6456190 Interesting hearing BN's views on Smith, sounds like he is expecting big things all round.

It will be interesting to see which player has the biggest impact on the Red Devils side this year. It may be one of our big names i.e. Rangi Chase or Gareth Hock or it may be one of our lesser names.
I'm going for Jake Mulaney. I've only seen him stand in for Jarrod Hayne but he certainly looks an exciting prospect.
Can't wait for the new season!!

It looks like the Skysports Rugby League Website have done a similar version of the story www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... rm-in-2014 Its great to see the club making headlines for the right reason and hopefully come the Wakefield game this will translate into a bigger crowd from the generated interest. I am personally looking forward to seeing how a few of the new players perform but also how our pack competes now we have added a few bigger lads.

It looks like the Skysports Rugby League Website have done a similar version of the story www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... rm-in-2014 Its great to see the club making headlines for the right reason and hopefully come the Wakefield game this will translate into a bigger crowd from the generated interest. I am personally looking forward to seeing how a few of the new players perform but also how our pack competes now we have added a few bigger lads.

As a Wakefield fan I am looking forward to see how Smith performs and the team you have purchased.
I wonder if Smith calls the shots like he did at Wakefield will hinder Chases performances such as he did under Sinfield in the world cup (albeit he did a few of his 'trademark' things he wasn't a patch of what he can play when he was at Castleford when he was the shot caller.
If you can keep your front row forwards healthy and match fit (which should be no problem with the backroom staff and facilities you have available) then I think they'll do alright, I don't think they are the best forwards in SL but they're known quality. Although I don't think your pack will dominate the packs from Saints, Huddersfield, Wigan and Hull KR.
Them squads have a few younger forwards who are already some of the best in the league.
I can understand why you have signed Tommy Lee as a hooker due to not that many 9's have been on the market, none that are decent anyway but he does bring a kicking game from dummy-half which could be useful if your team (Smith and Chase) gets under pressure.
Looking forward to playing you guys!