When that was "leaked" about Mulhern going to Storm, Melbourne quickly brushed it off as nonsense, they did say they were looking at young English talent though

I’m not sure how legitimate the views of someone who gives his own post a “thumbs up” are. However kudos for realising it could be done and I’m sure my doubts will have minimal effect on such a massive ego.

*It’s on the KR site if anyone can be bothered looking (one of the Mulhern topics to be more precise)

Melbourne once signed Ian Sibbit so they're not the best when it comes to spotting young, British forwards.

They wanted Ethan Havard.

Now confirmed 2 year deal, people wanted props we’ve signed 2! Are we happy with the 2 signed? I’m pretty pleased, hopefully gives us some go forward off the bench and the ability to match the big teams like Wigan and saints once Hill and Cooper go off.

https://warringtonwolves.com/news/2020/ ... -the-Wire/ Mulhern signs, johnson the other direction, only on a 1 year deal though

https://warringtonwolves.com/news/2020/ ... -the-Wire/ Mulhern signs, johnson the other direction, only on a 1 year deal though

Smells a bit fishy to me

I'm happy with what we have brought in, Steve price has been given the tools he needs now, no excuses.

We have to see how they settle in to the side, only space for one in the 17 at the beginning of next season which I expect will be mulhern. Won't be long before Butler gets a go though, only a suspension or injury away from the 17. What both of these signings do mean is that we don't have to flog Hill and Cooper and will hopefully be able to keep them as fresh as possible for the business end. I suppose philbin could end up being the extra prop at 13 though with BMM going. That wouldn't be a bad option if both of the new forwards hit the ground running.

Yes, he said his strength etc..benefitted greatly when he started adding fish to his diet after being vegan. (According to sky commentator)

I don't like Philbin at 13, Jack hughes at 13 with Ellis Robson in the second row would be Very nice for me.
And yes i'm VERY happy with Butler and Mulhern added to our props. Like you said it massively takes the pressure off Hill and Cooper, we could drop Hill to 20 mins a side and get the best out of him and keep his and coopers energy and recovery levels much higher all season I'm very excited now for next year if we can sort out our Halfback situation

I like this 2 props signing because one doesn't come as "the saviour" and feel the pressure of being the prop that the CEO has said we need. Gives Butler time to adjust to a higher level.

Widdop might actually opt to stay now we seem to have invested in the pack.......

This signing gives us the opportunity to go a little bigger and for size in the pack if needed to bolster it, for example.. We all know that Cooper can play long minutes, usually plays around 60 mins but he could play for longer if needed, with his offload game too he could be an option at 13. Then rotate the other props for shorter spells each to keep them fresh. If we really need to step up and bully a team, could go with this sort of pack and bench.

Hill
Clarke
Mulhern
Currie
Hughes
Cooper

Bench: Philbin, Butler, JClarke, Davis/Robson.

Ideally next, we could do with the Widdop situation sorted as soon as possible, the longer it drags on the bigger the egg on our already blushed faces!

Unfortunately it’s looking more and more likely he won’t return to us next season. Unless, the Covid situation settles down and when he is reunited with his family after a couple months, he decides to give it another shot - Hypothetically I can’t see it. I think being in lockdown since March this year probably chalked their overall experience, bad timing for all parties tbh.

I just hope when he does leave we have a suitable replacement lined up & not another Matty Smith type scenario... YIKES!