Just saw that one - interesting!

Had a dip in form over recent times but started to show signs of getting back to something like the form that got him a rep jersey. He could be a real good signing.

Tronc-esque?

Scott Murrell (Hull KR) and Ian Kirke (Leeds)

I hope you stay well away from Justin Poore shocking form after a promising start to his career. Gets regularly bullied around the field by the opposition pack. Packer is under contract but who knows, great impact player, very aggressive old fashioned type of Prop, instant fans favorite type of player.

IF Asotasi comes to SL I would think it would be as a direct replacement for Lima given the links between the 2 clubs and the fact Wigan need an experienced Prop even if we do sign Scott Taylor from Hull KR. Significant announcement expected from Wigan today that may well see us needing to replace a member of our pack.

Murrell and Mason are 2 names which will not go away, Murrell I think could provide outstanding utility value and Mason may surprise a few, simply because if his top class work ethic and desire.

Apparently poore had a slow start to his season this season after injuries in 2011 but has been getting back to his old form over the pats 8-10 weeks. Rumours abound thy hock been at it again or moving to saints. Would imagine the former would be more likely but would not surprise me if both are untrue.

Is it just me? All these British based players don't seem to excite and inspire me? This maybe since I think of what we have achieved this year and what our current players have done. When I think of these British players they feel like squad fillers rather than improving our team.

A few months ago there was a lot of talk of bulking up our pack. Now we've seen what the current pack can do and with a good off season they could improve more.

Maybe after such a good finish a marque signing will inspire me? For me I'll be more excited to hear we have retained Sykes and Mathers. Anyone in addition to that is only adding to the squad rather than building my excitement for February.

Is anyone else suffering from end of season cold turkey? The fact of not being able to go and watch our team next weekend leaves me feeling empty

The English signings don't inspire me other than kirke who would be a good solid prop. However I thought this about Raleigh and Sykes and they turned out to be signings who contributed very well this year.

We do need a marquee signing or two to get to be regular playoff contenders. I'd like a centre/fullback and a prop.

According to the T&A (Bradford local paper) Sykes is expected to join you guys on a 2-year deal. Link below but it's buried in the article. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... rts_today/

According to the T&A (Bradford local paper) Sykes is expected to join you guys on a 2-year deal. Link below but it's buried in the article. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... rts_today/

Let's be honest, how many of our current squad of misfits were we inspired by this time last year? On paper we're a right ramshackle old bunch, but I wouldn't swap em for anyone.

The bit thats relevant:
"Paul Sykes , meanwhile, is believed to have been offered a two-year deal to join Wakefield permanently"

^^^^THIS!!!!^^^^

The problem with NRL signings is unless you have a massive amount of cap space you are only going to attract those players who are surplus to requirements in the NRL.

The salary cap in the NRL is almost double ours in SL as of last year, so even the average players in the NRL can earn good money in Australia without having to come to SL.

Justin Poore may be a player who is not really in demand and may well be looking for a SL move, Asotasi because of his age and form that is not what is once was is another possibility, I would be surprised if Packer was released by the Warriors and the form he has shown this season I am sure he would get a decent offer from another NRL club that would equal anything a club in SL could or should pay for him.