I assume we only start paying their wages once they have arrived and started training with their new club, therefore we might be trying to save a few bob by not insisting they are here for the start of pre-season training.

Can’t see that. Signing a contract with a gap in pay? Why would they since they don’t have to. Last year we had half the squad missing at this time due to internationals so it’s not too much an issue providing they join soon.
Uate seems to be keeping up with his fitness going by his social media accounts. (Certainly looks in good shape

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He also posted two days ago it would be his last session somewhere so hopefully he’s landing soon.

Hearing Ollie Roberts is flying in pre season and judging by the pictures i've seen he looks in quality shape. Could be like a new signing himself next season.

Dale Ferguson if behind his injury worries and can stay fit could be a real asset. Both Fergie & Roberts were massive let downs last season.

roberts was awful last season

ferguson was good but had too many injuries

need our second rowers to step up this coming season, mellor should improve again too.

uate on the plane, frawley here.... patience jake lad

We are being linked in the media with Gareth widdip who has put in a transfer request. Now that would be a signing.

staying in the nrl, till the end of 2019 anyway!

Heard that one before....

So if rumours are true and Joe Wardle is coming back with losing Seb. It makes us very strong in the 2nd row and very weak in the front row for me.

1. Where do we see him playing?
2. Will a fully fit Joe Wardle make our starting 17 now?

We have the best physio in Dave O Sullivan who should keep him fit (hopefully)

If we lose Seb I will not be impressed. At all. And of our front row gets battered I will be saying "I told you so"

Wardle was never a second row.

sebs going cos he cant/wont get fit and cant play more than 30 mins a game

Strange move if were getting him to play centre as we have Leroy, Turner and Jake who should be looking to break through as a regular this year.