I'd be happy for a major freshen up in the centres. Bridge has served the club well for what we paid and the service we have had from him. Still on his day, can destroy teams but unfortunately, that day comes fewer each season.

Atkins again has done well for us in his time but never been outstanding. He again has served the club well and both players would leave with my thanks for their hard work over the years.

If Joel moves to one centre, then who is available for the other centre position? Joe Wardle at Huddersfield? Always seems to go well and is probably similar to Atkins in a way but is younger and has potential as Atkins did when we signed him. He knows where the try line is as well.

Obviously we have Toby King who looks an outstanding prospect but we will need to protect him so having 3 specialists won't do any harm as Joel may move out to wing depending upon injuries etc.

All about building a strong squad again and with the young lads we have blooded over last couple of years, the experience will be standing them in good stead every week.

There is room on the salary cap for next year (especially if Roy leaves) plus a marquee so lets make sure we use it next season.

This season is not over yet we know and we are in with a shout if we can finish in that top 4 (form has to improve though for this to happen) but next year, we want everyone to be fearing Warrington again as they did 2/3 years ago.

As has been said elsewhere I'd rather keep Bridge and lose Atkins.
Not impressed with Atkins this year.

All this talk of players in and out shows where our focus is - next year.
It looks an unsettled club at the moment on the playing side.
On the bigger picture I think Draper coming in is a good move, bit fundamentally I want a team that's torgether and winning.

I've always thought of Rhys Evans as a natural centre rather than a winger, and Joel was pretty poor when he played there early on in the season. Simple solution, Evans at centre, Joel on the wing. Anyone?

Evans and King at centre for me next year. Both are big enough, quick enough and good enough to look after their wingers. I would actually play Atkins outside one of them with Lineham on the other wing. Atkins is pretty quick and strong close to the line but doesn't have classic centre skills. Him and Lineham would make a big strong pair of wingers.

Bridge to Wigan is the rumour isn't it? That's a strange one.

Thanks for strengthening my case bww

That's red quote says hock said he was coming not that I've said we've signed him. I never said that. Your seemed mission to try and discredit everything I post, in my eyes, is making you look very pathetic. It's getting very boring now. I hope I'm wrong there too.

Sorry, I forgot you are never wrong. Please exclude me for ever commenting on any of your posts. Add me to your growing list of fans.

Ratchford has signed for us (wigan)

Addressing the 3/4s
Unless Monaghan wants to go, he'll be here, next year. Needs to up his game though. He's been seriously average, this year.

Bridge, I'd take a punt on. He has a rugby brain, and can create something out of nothing. Plus it will appease duckie (and me, to some extent) for the dream partnership.

Atkins. Bye-bye, Ryan. Don't let the saloon door bang against your bone idle Aris, on the way out.

and now, the tough bit.
I'm sorry, but it's bye-bye Rhys Evans for me. Don't get me wrong, I love watching the lad play. He's a (potential) BEAST, and has some pace, too. But all of this is wasted, if he's
a) being stretchered off, again
b) at Spires Hospital, Stretton
c) on the treatment table at the HJ
d) sat in the stands on match days

We can't afford to pay SL cap to players who are permanently injured, which I'm afraid Rhys always seems to be. We don't owe him a living.
When I think of Rhys, I'm always drawn to that long running thing they used to do in that sketch show, Big Train, the World Staring Out Championship. Rhys would take his place at the table, have 20 minutes of top notch staring, and then put an eyeball muscle. After admitting defeat, he'd then put his back out and pull a hamstring, when getting up from his chair.

Sad really, as the lad is quality.

Oh and Roy......please go. Bondai's calling.

Easily sorted. Hit the foe. No skin off my nose. Either that or get a smaller horse.

If true, do you even need him?

I'd assume we're gonna play him at centre, Sarginson rumored to be off to Bath

I doubt Ratch would move to Wigan to play Centre.. Any sources on the rumour as I've heard it too?

Ratchford is under contract and isn't going anywhere. He is playing 6 next season.

I've heard it from various people the most reliable being his cousin.