Wakeman looks a good player and has been mooted as a possible replacement for Ben Hannat (thinks that's how you spell it) at the Cowboys.
As we've seen in the 4 Nations debacle, the Intrust Cup would probably be a similar standard to most of SL and this is the area we should be looking to recruit from. Hunger and the desire for self-improvement is what we need in any import.
Also Wakeman would probably be on considerably less than Huby.
Still need a hooker, definitely a full-back and a bit more beef up front especially if Huby goes. and what about the Fijians? Don't forget RS was the national coach so I wonder if there might be something going on down that particular avenue?

No, it's his brother who has left I'm looking forward to a quality young talent coming in for a centre who is unhappy at the club and has made no secret of his desire to leave for the NRL.

But you pose a good question regarding how this signing strengthens the squad. Surely the best one to answer this will be Rick Stone himself - perhaps you could drop him a line? If you do, would you be so kind as to relay his answer to us?

I'm with you on that one.
Nathan Brown and Paul Anderson were both guilty of it.

Jon Sharp, who's hand was pretty much forced on bringing in Cudjoe and Lawrence, due to our depth of squad really paid off. Give players enough experience and they can grow to be international class with a heart of claret and gold.

its ok bringing in the youngsters , but they cant all come in at the same time like last season due to injuries and having a small squad it didnt work and having to play too many games and losing is no good for the confidence

we need better luck with injuries next season, same for every club if the injuries hit they will struggle.. more so if you have a small squad like us

Yep. I'm hoping the likes of Wood and Macintosh can have a few back to back games during the season without it being because there is nobody else.

It would obviously be easier if we were getting some good results and not fighting to avoid the bottom 4!

they may get their chance in the two warm up games, their chance to impress!