For those who haven't/don't check the Cougars website;

Players re-signed for 2012 (taken from website) -

Craig Moss
James Haythornthwaite
Andy Shickell
James Feather
Gavin Duffy
Danny Lawton
Ryan Smith
Olly Pursglove
Jermaine Wray
Jamie Shepherd
Richard Jones
Ben Sagar

Released/Left the club/Retired:

Ricky Barr?
Scott Law?
Ryan Benjafield
Will Cartledge
Greg Nicholson?
James Hutch?
Chris Baines?
Dave Halley
J Simpson?
L Helliwell?
D Belcher?
R Lopag?
P Drake?

? to indicate an assumption as no official confirmation unless anyone knows different.

In Talks (from website):

J Coleman
J Normington
B Rawlings

New signings (from website):

Micheal Korkidas
Neil Cherryholme
Paul March
Danny Jones
Lewis Reed

Feel free to add input to any that I may have missed.

out of the players not resigned would only like us to keep Rawlins, Jake, Benji and Baines.

Think them four are a most, if doesnt sign them must still have lot more signings up his sleeve.

According to the website Benji has definitely left the club. That's probably to make way for Korky and Cherryholme. We seem to have plenty of halves if Coleman re-signs so I can only think JD would be looking at the backs and utility forward areas. From a personal point of view, I liked the look of Stack (Workington) and George Elliot who was on loan last year. He had pace to burn and potential. His defence seemed a weak area though.

George Elliot as far as I'm aware has gone to York

Sorry to read that Ryan Benjafield has left the club. A great solid player who always gave his best and did a great job for us.
In lieu of not having a supporters club how about forming a Squadbuilder committee to arrange and run fundraising events throughout the year? Other clubs such as Batley raise thousands for the club this way.

I think one has already been set up.

As I said in my recent 'post' on 'Championship/Championship1 TV Deal for 2012'; we can start by signing-up for the deal via the Cougars so that the Club benefits from its fans/supporters.

All commission received could then be channelled into the 'Squadbuilder'. Something is better than nothing!

You're right. Just checked the Knights website and he signed for them a couple of weeks ago.

Surely James Hutchinson and greg Nicholson are a must ...... although isn't James Hutchinson in the Air Force , could play havoc with training methinks . Belcher also a great player.
Sad to see Benjafield and Law going , I understand Scott Law has gone to Oz.

I really hope baines isnt let go. He is one of our better players.

I think it will all depend on what players JD would like to bring in. If he has targets who are arguably better than the current players in that position maybe some may be sacrificed. I think this is the situation with Benji. Hutch IMO hasn't had his best season and maybe the step-up to the Championship may be too much for him. Belcher has failed to make an impact in the first team. There's no doubting his potential but will he get a look in next year?

That's just my opinion which am sure others will have their own thoughts on. The backs and utility forward needs some attention and hopefully we can get some quality in. On paper I would say our squad, as it looks presently, is arguably stronger than that of last time in the Champ.

Where is Belcher ???. He's not been playing for the under 23's. Is he actually still at the club.

No

Looks like Ryans signing for Hunslet.

It appears Benji is going to Hawks.
I would expect Greg to also do the same.

Hawks is becoming the home for ex cougars.

Baz, Lowe, Knight, Raynor to name a few.