Wakefield isnt far from bradford...I'm sure he isn't even moving house. I'm happy to accept that this is a deperate signing from a team that unfortunately are a shadow of what we once were. I think though you need to realise the real danger you are in. Did you ever think he was probably getting out before you lose your license so he isnt playing in the championship next year?

We are plagued with injuries and need some creativity (which BJ can def give us), he needs to ensure his immediate future in the Super League. Has nothing to do with the city of Bradford you tool

EDIT: I can also assure you that looking to oz is not always the answer (see Marc Herbert)

Who knows, I'd have liked to keep him but injuries have softened the loss. Best of luck to the lad and let's now see if Wildie can take up the baton.

Seriously doubt that's the reason, they are all free agents at the end anyway I believe. I'm also sure Bradfords need to sign BJ won't have lessened by then. I don't know but I hope it's more likely a case of freeing up a place and some cash.

I'm not trolling, nor having a dig at you personally Vasty, but I don't understand this "freeing up cash" sentiment. I thought AG had promised funds for signings without the need to release players and I'm sure I've read quotes from JE that wakey could and would spend up to the salary cap limit. If this is the case I don't understand why wakey would release BJ when there's no financial need? As has been mentioned by several posters on here; BJ is experienced, respected by coaching staff and players alike whilst being emotionally attached to the club too. It all seems a bit strange to me

He's left twice now.

With Lee, Hyde developing well and more importantly being consistant at hb and Wildie, Moore and smith waiting for their shot. I believe this is a good move. We have an a wealth at hb it seems. Frees up quota and money.

I'm sure glover has the monies but the plan will be to build Wakefield into a more self sustaining club. If he's not in plans and someone wants to take his wage then it's beneficial to the club and players who need the development.

With the emergence of Wildie, Hydes good form at stand off and Tommy Lee being solid in every game this year we are becoming overloaded with halfbacks. As with most Trinity fans I am expecting the signing of a scrum half at some stage even though I'd be happy with Wildie, the near signing of Eastmond suggests that we are looking in that area for recruitment, we also have Moore, Smith & Tony registered. With Bradford enquiring about BJ, I think the coaching and management decided to let him go as there's no need to keep him.

As I said earlier, it's interesting that Bradford fans want to see this as a weak Wakefield HAVING to release a player rather than Wakefield being in a strong position and having options and choices for a change.

proof? I haven't noticed anybody saying this and I don't think that anybody thinks it (If I'm wrong I apologise) Most of the feelings are that you don't need him and we need something! Ideally I think most people would have wanted maybe some world class signing, but it's not going to happen at Bradford anytime soon. It's a sign of the change at the club and the position we find ourselves in.

It is however quite obvious that BJ probably feels you won't be in the Super League next year...we have offered him Super League rugby and possibly slightly more money (though I can't really see it being that much more) and we need a short term fix as the club seem to have no confidence in Briggs and Southernwood so it works for both parties.

It's a very interesting move this.

Not long back at all, a "big" club could easily have taken any Wakey player they wanted, yet right now Bradford have taken BJ.

Wouldn't you have thought that Bulls would have gone for Wildie if they could have?

Suggests to me that the Wakefield club is seen to offer something in the short, medium and long term and it definitely says we are not a selling club.

To be honest I would have thought it pretty easy to see why we've let him go - he wasn't getting a game. Bradford offered a good deal and we took it. It has nothing to do with franchises or anything else. He was surplus to requirements and we got something for him.

If he thinks its obvious we wont be in sl next year as you like to put it, why did he sign a 3 year deal which would have taken him one year into the championship?