The alternative which all players regardless of age should consider do you look to secure a long term contract now like TJ did or do you gamble to see how it goes. The latter is a risk because like TJ he could pick up a serious injury ending his season which means his worth drops accordingly. With TJ he had a long contract so knew he would not be impacted financially and had time to prove himself.
For clarification Vastman and despite your bluster you did clearly state we do not have the funds to bring in quality players and will need those we do to step up. The quote you refer to from JM does state 5 signings but not the quality or level of these players.

Both are already here for 1 year.
If I was advising them personally I would say extend for 1-2 years.
It gives them chance to establish themselves in Super League where they will play regularly.

If they stay without an extention they risk being a Hampshire who bounces around clubs without long term security. If they extend to a long contract like 5 years it would need to reflect an increased potential built in. Otherwise they might be in a difficult position when renegotiating.

Either way, a contract isn't strong in rugby league. It just gives the player security if they are injured or the club security of a transfer fee if they want to go.
It doesn't stop a player leaving if a big spending club comes knocking.

Let’s be honest here he’s a decent youngster who’s looked good in what was for most parts a bang average club last season, but most of the top teams have a plethora of lads like him on their books . I like him a lot as a player and hope I see him for many a year in the red , white and blue , but I think people are getting a bit giddy when thinking there will be a bidding war for him anytime soon. He’s a long way to go yet in his Development as a players and not the finished article by a long way ,and imo that’s when he’ll attract the attention of the bigger clubs . Staying at Wakey will virtually guarantee a regular starting spot , the same can’t be said for most other top clubs, who churn players out at a prolific rate .As a club we will always be prayed upon by the bigger clubs who are able to offer players a larger slice of the pie , it’s not a new phenomenon and it’s one we have to live with for the foreseeable future, or until this mythical Tycoon steps in .

There is always the threat of clubs with money but no youth production of their own. Used to be Shudds but now we have Hull KR and Leigh for example.

Spot on. Gareth Ellis was much further on in development before he moved on.

Best SR this country has produced in 30 years. Just my opinion!

Every club doesn’t have someone like Corey Hall

In the centres you’ve got Newman & Wardle who are arguably ahead of him but he’s a close second with 3rd some distance away.

2 year deal announced by the club.

Great news. Well done to the club for keeping him at BV.

Correct Hall is an outstanding young player, baffles me why anyone would think different.

Easily in the top five young centre and as you say more likely too 3. We were incredibly lucky to sign him.

https://www.facebook.com/17494788588615 ... JkMHhB5Zl/ Great news

https://www.facebook.com/17494788588615 ... JkMHhB5Zl/ Great news

To me that’s way better than any big name Aussie or reputation SL player.

We are building again with players like him. Delighted.