I am often intrigued by the question " What is success?"
I suppose if it were St Helens the answer is winning SuperLeague but does that mean that the other clubs have been unsuccessful. Or perhaps has a team finishing 10th had greater success by competing in a tough league with a small squad and unable to throw cash at a problem.

For me, I would not expect Wakefield to win SL this year (though it will be a wonderful achievement if we do) but success to me is:
Every player in the squad improves their game by 10%.
No player is assured of a first team pick because of the competition for places
A clearly planned route to financial prosperity without selling players
Pressing for Top 6 playoffs with a realistic chance of progression.

Am I asking too much?

I can't equate financial prudence with lack of ambition. All but 3 clubs operated at a loss at the last reckoning and these include the perennial winners who are consistently able to buy success and outbid any efforts of other clubs to usurp their position. This situation will persist whilst the SL clubs run the game and they are allowed to change the salary cap requirements to suit their own ends.

Wakefield Trinity has successfully negotiated 23 consecutive seasons in Super League, defying all odds and with several self inflicted disasters heaped upon us - but we are still there with a chip in the game and a chance to shine this year.

As for success. Last year saw some great development of young Wakefield lads into Super League standard players led by Jordi Crowther's massive improvement to a point where he reminds me of Nigel Bell, a true club legend. Established players should rightly be concerned that there are several youngsters pressing claims for positions they may feel they own. So, my hope for this season is that all our senior players show a marked improvement in their game but may be unable to hold off the tidal wave of talent coming through to take their places.

Good post FSW some S L up perfectly

Amen to that.

Bill sounds optimistic and is clearly impressed with Lino...... https://trinity.mysportsonline.uk/video ... _2021/2986

Bill sounds optimistic and is clearly impressed with Lino...... https://trinity.mysportsonline.uk/video ... _2021/2986

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