Always interesting to look at the signings for the coming season, think it may be fair to suggest that the market has been reasonably quiet to date, never the less I am keen to see how many of the `new`players get on.

Wakey : I am most looking forward to seeing how Keegan Hirst gets on, I love it when a player from the lower Leagues gets their chance and shows everyone what they can do, often these players have missed out on SL academy contracts and had to do things the hard way, so when they `make it` its brilliant. If as we hope Keegan proves to be a great signing then the word is that he is a team leader so we may be getting two for the price of one. Also excited to see Williams play, but we will need to sign a 9 if we want to see the best of Williams.

Cas : Would be great is the young lads from Oxford and London go well, Lefana has potential to be a beast, but the player I am most looking forward to watching is Geg Eden who may well prove to be a star in the style of Russel at Warrington and Shaul at Hull. Cas will need some serious bad luck to prevent them getting in the top 6, I actually think they will finish second to Warrington.

Catalans : lots of activity both in and out, I love watching Ian Thornely play, what a classy player, a top signing. But Greg Bird for me is the best player to come to SL since errrr Greg Bird. He is world class, I will go and watch Catalans play live just to see Bird play. First time in a few years that SL can boast a player of such start quality. Great news for SL fans.

Hudds : Can only think of Clough and Gaskill, two solid players, maybe this is the stage for Gaskill, credit to him its got to be tough for a club like Saints to let you go, he has stuck at it with Bradford and earned his chance,

Hull : Albert Kelly could be a fantastic signing, I suspect that it may have been a better move for him to move away from Hull. That said if fit he will set the League on fire.

Leeds : All quiet, think many were possibly expecting a few big name signings, I like McDermotts style he is basically saying to his squad `I trust in you` . Would be great if both Aston and Ormondroyd again proved that lower league players are plenty good enough for SL

Leigh : We all know that Glen Stewart is top quality, but I think the star signing will be Ryan Hampshire, I hope he gets to play 7, if he does he will well worth watching. A great player , lovely skill set.

Salford : Quiet ish on the signings front for Mr K, plenty of very good players already in the squad I suppose, Kris Brining who shone at York could well be an excellent bit of business.

St Helens : Tommy Lee ; Really ?? got to be the surprise signing of the close season. Player I am most looking forward to seeing is Adam Walker who I think may become a real fans hero at Saints, tough, no nonsense, hard grafter.

Warrington : Three quality players signed in Mike Cooper, Dom Crosby and Andre Savelio. I have really enjoyed watching Crosby play for Wigan, big heart and great attitude. That said I think of the three Savelio could prove to be the best. I think as a three they just may take Warrington to Grand final glory. I think my money will be going on Warrington to win the League, thinks that a certainty , they will also be worth a sneaky few quid to do the treble.

Widnes : Cant think of any new players. I like Betts as a coach, think he is the real deal right up there with Powell and Wane, he gets the best out of players.

Wigan : Love the Wigan attitude, the Wigan way of playing the game. Shaun Wane makes very very few mistakes when signing players, he has signed Liam Forsyth `back`from Bath RU. He obviously rates him and knows him well from his time with Wigan under 19`s . so I think it will be interesting to see this lad play, big boots to fill.

Overall I think Greg Bird will prove to be the best and most influential signing, after that I think Savelio and Hampshire will prove to be real quality captures. Kelly if he doesn`t implode could be great and Williams could be quality if we help him by signing a real 9 or a miricle happens and Moore isn`t sacked.

Quote: bellycouldtackle "Always interesting to look at the signings for the coming season, think it may be fair to suggest that the market has been reasonably quiet to date, never the less I am keen to see how many of the `new`players get on. Wakey Cas Catalans You're insane, just buy the bl**dy shirt and start supporting them. They are about as far away from second place as you are taking a holiday in Blackpool. Second place Try this forum it's specifically for people like you - www.casforum.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 PM me and tell me you're joking just to put my mind at rest

Quote: bellycouldtackle "Always interesting to look at the signings for the coming season, think it may be fair to suggest that the market has been reasonably quiet to date, never the less I am keen to see how many of the `new`players get on. Wakey Cas Catalans You're insane, just buy the bl**dy shirt and start supporting them. They are about as far away from second place as you are taking a holiday in Blackpool. Second place Try this forum it's specifically for people like you - www.casforum.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 PM me and tell me you're joking just to put my mind at rest

Really think they have got a top back line Vasty, even you must appreciate that Gale, Roberts, Shenton, Webster, Hardacre, Eden, Monaham, Chase, Minikin derseve your respect, McShane and Milner are very good 9`s, plus they have plenty of good forwards, Moors, McMeeken, Lynce, Springer Millington etc and if Lefana turns out to be as good as his reputation then I dont think its unreasonable or far fetched to suggest that Cas are in for a good season. Struggling to think of a possible reason why you would disagree Vasty, unless of course I take into consideration your complete lack of appreciation for any player who isnt at Trinity. One thing Powell does achieve is consistency and thats why I think Cas will finish above Saints for example.

I appreciate other teams and players but I'm only interested in them when we play them, it's our players I'm interested in and who I support without reservation, certainly at the start of a season. You are beyond obsessed with Cas, that's what's odd.

FWIW Cas for me are top 8, maybe top six at a push. Average pack, and will miss Dorn hugely. I don't rate Eden at all, not in the same class as Johnstone or Jowitt or even BJB for that matter. Chase, well you seriously going to bet on which Rangi turns up next season, I wouldn't. In that back line only Shenton can't be matched unless Gibson has a big last hurrah.

As for the pack, the very definition of average and McShane is a plodder.

Do I think they are better than us, on form you'd have to say yes but not by a huge amount. Have we recruited better, hard to tell as it's not over yet but already our halves have improved immeasurably. Our pack should the alleged signings take place likewise.

The only fly in the ointment is Moore. I'm a huge fan and he would have been a huge asset assuming we could keep him on the pitch. Sadly it's a bit late in the day to replace him in a planned way and we'll have to take pot luck - one things for sure the Moore issue was not of the clubs making. I can't think of an available Hooker who's as good as Moore so on that we agree.

You being a lover of promoting homegrown players what do you think about James Davey returning as hooker. Gets rave reviews in the Championship and at 27 has plenty of experience and could probably manage the physicality of SL, never much doubt about his ability.

Rumours are that JK rates him highly.

Yeah I do, thanks. Join those reassesing Trinity .

I don't rate Eden at all, not in the same class as Johnstone or Jowitt or even BJB for that matter.
suggests that you were comparing him to wingers not fullbacks

Or maybe no

"In that back line only Shenton can't be matched unless Gibson has a big last hurrah.

As for the pack, the very definition of average and McShane is a plodder."

Ha ha mystic vasty proves his rugby knowledge yet again! Stick to thinking about temporary stands and leave what happens on the pitch to your fellow wakey fans

McShane is a plodder imo.

Just remember mistic vasty also predicted a top six for Wakefield.

It may shock you to know that bigging up Cas at the start of the season isn't my top priority. I admit that for an inbred Cas fan that's hard to accept but my world doesn't start and finish at Airedale.

I've no wish to massage your egoes you lot and your fifth columnist Belly do that well enough yourselves in your echo chamber nutjob forum. So why not go back there and slap each other's backs with your big fat hairy six fingered hands - good lad.

If you're gonna express an opinion & put yourself up there then expect to be shot at later mate. For what it's worth, I think it's good that people do, if everyone played it safe & sat on the fence then forums would be a pretty boring place (fair play to you on the opinion front, you have one on just about everything as far as I can tell)! Unfortunately the stereotypical inbred overreaction comment is what makes you look daft, not the fact you rated some wakey players better than Cas ones.

"McShane is a plodder imo."
Just shows how little you actually know about the game.
For what it's worth I'm really glad wakey are having a good year as I enjoy the rivalry as much as you do.unlike you tho I can give credit to a player who is having a great season regardless of the shirt they wear.
Maybe when I'm old and bitter like you vasty I will just concentrate on telling the rest of the world they are wrong