I've never seen such a lack of discussion, even in the off season. I guess most seem to share my view that there isn't that much new to look forward to. A major exodus of talent with no amazing new signings to buzz about.

I really haven't felt this flat and lethargic about our club in a long time. I guess SL in general is going through bad times. I know compared to some clubs we shouldn't complain at all, but its all relative to the club you support.

The season is what, 7 weeks away and I'm really not that bothered at the moment.

The season does not start till September....

Personally I can't wait, months since any rugby league, had to put up with football!

Yeah, need the season to start, but not confident we can do much this year.

I must admit, I haven't experienced a pre season quite like this one. No confidence, no optimism for the season.

I reckon it's got a lot to do with not WHO left, but WHO we brought in as replacements.

How do you know how good/bad/average the replacements are without having seen them play?

because they've seen Thomas Leuluai and they've seen Matty Smith

Personally i am really looking forward to the season starting.

I admit this has been the most boring preseason in a longtime. looking at the amount of posts that seem to have been made i would presume that site traffic is very low in comparison to previous years?

There is definitely a flatness regarding RL at the moment. When the season finishes there is seldom a mention of anything in the press and it is almost like the sport hibernates for 4 months.

But Smith was here last season.

Doesn't matter if they're world beaters , with Wane at the helm we've no chance

I'm looking forward to it, as always. Looking forward to seeing how the season pans out and how the players jell.

i think the main reason it's been so quiet is there hasn't really been much to moan about as in previous years, kit on sale before christmas, signings announced etc

Well I've been to about 8 games in the last two years, so if I was at home - regardless of the boring off season - I would be almost exploding with excitement about being able to watch a proper sport live.

You lot are spoiled.

which is precisely the reason for lack of optimism, we all know we've downgraded.

Smith will be way better with a full pre season to settle in to the squad. Can't be easy just coming mid season and being expected to run the show.