Russell did play left wing for PNG and has been selected in the current squad.

Anyone know what's happening with the forgotten man, Joe Bullock? Signed a 2 year extension then shipped out - all a bit weird.

No i cannot see that projected side making the improvement required either.

That’s an Enigma. Could not get in the side gets an extension then shipped out. Tbh he didn’t light it up with his stint at Salford either. Going to have to be some preseason.

If you cannot take criticism, then your not going to make it in any walk of life.

Dan Russell named to play against Australia this weekend.

Bullock couldn't get a spot ahead of Gil Dudson, that tells me everthing i need to know. I still just don't understand his re-signing, on form he's a great addition but that is VERY few and far between, plus his injury record isn't great.
Lewis Bienek would be a better option than Bullock and wouldn't cost alot, not saying he's the bulldozing answer we need, but he's a big powerful prop and puts effort in to every game i've seen. I think as a bench prop he'd be a really good option. But i think our forwards are set with Bullock for next year.
Dan russell could be a great signing for us and would give us 2 big powerful 2nd rowers. I know he's not played many NRL games but he's played consistantly for years in the queensland cup, and 10 caps for PNG he has plenty of experience.
Jai field has a total of 17 NRL appearances, Luke Yates a total of 25, Chris satae another example has a total of 15, So not having many NRL appearances doesn't mean you won't be any good here.
I hope it's just a case of finding the right fit for the right player
But yeah i don't really see a big improvement on what we have this year (which isn't bad by any means) But if we could have found a big powerful prop i think that would make a difference.

Player ratings for Wire players at Wembley were not great but can't remember Bullock being worse than others. "Stunk the place out" seems harsh. Not seen since Yates arrived & relatively few injuries in the forwards. Difficult to imagine him returning to Wire after his time with Salford but he's got a contract.

Rumours of a falling out between Burgess and Vaughan. Madame Boyd has tweeted it.

I’ve made no secret who I blame for losing the the GF this season.

I’m perfectly fine for Vaughan to leave. He’s made poor choices all season and at the last 2 months of last season too.

I’ve took flak all season for ousting him, I’m ok with taking a bucket load of it now too.

Vaughan.

It does add up that something like this happened. Gaining Yates & Bateman meant that we were well off for numbers. Holroyd & Wood didn't get much game time later on in the season but a bit strange that he was moved on so quickly after getting a new contract.

Vaughan not Bullock

Spotted something was wrong in his 1st game back and without facts ofc it was strange he did not start against HKR.

Some commented on him shaking his head at Burgess when he was subbed v Saints - I didn't see it. He likely got benched for that show of petulance and it's gone from there. Possible not happy with Musgrove being dropped either. Only one winner though and that's, rightfully, Burgess.