Maybe I didn't make it very clear, but it was an interview with Watson and Burgess rather than official comments from the clubs. I should have said 'soundbites from both camps'.

Best option for us now would be Mike McMeeken and 3 years younger than Burgess so could offer longer deal.

I really rate McMeeken as a 2nd rower, I don't know enough about him at prop.

I think Catalans used him at prop for most of last season and he played at prop for England at the back end of the season.

I think Wakey are over him as well

If we don't have more pulling power than Wakefield we may as well give up now

I think Burgess at Hudds, may have a kickstart on this season for them.
Could be that Wire finish outside of the 6. I thing 6,7,8 is where we are at.

Tom Burgess has signed for Huddersfield for 2025 season, not this season.

Regardless of SB's comments, up until Tuesday afternoon they weren't aware of Huddersfield's 3 year offer. This is the club putting a brave face on being outbid for a player they thought was nailed on.

Not a great week with Tom Johnstone also turning us down.

So had we signed Johnstone we either was/is letting Dufty go and then Thewlis goes to his preferred position or we just don’t fancy Thewlis at wing.

Bring back Karl!


Let's hope we can get McMeeken.

i dont think we need to put a brave face on, its not like we made an announcement that we were going after him, and from what i've seen this week there's been more chatter about us missing out on him than huddersfield actually signing him.

this'll probably keep callum walker (hi callum) in stories for a couple of weeks

That is true.
I was referring to lift to the squad. A psychological aspect.

Johnstone is a shame, but I'm actually pretty happy with the Tom Burgess news.

He's obviously a great player, but Huddersfield are taking a huge risk, especially as they have to wait a year to get him.

I'm pleased that we, for once, have swallowed our pride and taken the sensible option.