Fair opinion, the only reason I gone unsure is his defensive side but can’t argue with him in attack. Can we just have him and Tai combined

Just been told Burgess has said not expecting much next season as it’s a rebuild year. Now if that’s true I’m annoyed. Does that mean some of the signings made this season are just stop gap signings and with the 8 off contract end of next season plans are made for 2026 and it’s just a case of oh well let’s just see how we do in 25.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... ct-in-2025

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ev ... ct-in-2025

Seems to be a few teams in that position. Saints came out shouting about spending the cap and all the marquee allowances when we dropped to 6th. Instead we've let 4 go and signed 3, only have one centre, no scrumhalf and are at least a prop light. It's as if clubs don't think they can challenge Wigan's dominance next season, so are building for 2026 instead.

Surely he would not write off 33% of his time with us? This doesn't sound like Sam Burgess. Admittedly I am not expecting much then again this is my defence mechanism.

If it was my decision, and I am sure we are all glad it's not...

Jordan Crowther - 2 year extension
Sam Powell - 1 year extension
Connor Wrench - 2 years and he need to break through in that time. Last chance.
Paul Vaughan - 1 year extension, no titty lip or thanks and good luck.
Toby King - 2 year max, lower wages or thanks and good luck. For me he can do one as I prefer pacey centres that can create opportunities.

Rodrick Tai - thanks for the memories, we can improve on this position.
Zane Musgrove - thanks and good luck. Nowhere near worth an overseas quota spot.
Stefan Ratchford - thanks and good luck coaching.

Must admit, it had passed me by (or I had forgotten) that they had changed the rule so that players were free to negotiate with clubs from 1st December. It was May 1st previously.

This could well bring forward players moving on earlier - similar to Yates this year.

Before getting too worked up, how close a friend of SB is your source?

I'm with Wires71 - I really don't believe Burgess would even contemplate a rebuilding phase. There are a few tweaks to make but if I was Burgess I would be really focussing on Leyland and Hayes developing a quality kicking game as adding that to our effort ethic would mask a few other deficiencies.

Who are you listening to & taking notice of?
I know it is out of season but come on.

Who I listen to is of no concern and I don’t take notice of anyone unless it’s actually coming from the horses mouth. If you care to look through my posts I have never claimed to know anything and only post what I’m told but never say it’s true

Oh yes it is the off season you got that right

I don’t buy into this coming season being a transitional year.
We’ve only technically lost one player from the greater of the playing roster, Drinkwater.

Why do you post what you are told even if it's not true? Do you actually believe that Sam said that it would be a transition year?

Why do you reply. Again read my post I said if it’s true I would be annoyed. But I post comments to gauge what others make think. Imagine if we never listened to anyone we would never have opinions on anything but you would like that wouldn’t you. Because all you ever do is come on here having a go at anyone having thoughts or opinions. What I would say is you often disagree/ dislike what me and some of the other posters put on here so why do you bother?

Damn

Out of popcorn.