Annakin is one of those this year who could've faded into the lower leagues.

I'm very pleased he's looking like the player we all wanted him to be. Hope he signs the extension and becomes a valuable impact player off the bench for us.

Hope to hear something about Hirst too soon.

I'm pleased he's been offered a contract. He's earned it but if HE declines it, then we move on without him.

Maybe he'll get the chance to get a bit of payback on SOL in the Wigan game. That game could be set up quite nicely for a tasty encounter.

I've just re read the OP
I mis read thinking he had already signed

V much hope if there are other offers that Chris stays with us

I agree that he has looked far more enthusiastic over the last few games.
I am sure it is entirely coincidental that contract negotiations will have been taking place at the same time.
I look forward to him displaying the same level of performance with that 2 year contract in his back pocket...

I think that's a little harsh to say he's only upped his game of late to earn a contract!

All Annakin has been is unlucky with injuries and struggled to get a good, consistent run in the side...to come back from what could have been a career ending car accident he's done fantastically well and his hard work and effort has now been rewarded for his excellent form now he's had a sustained run in the side...

His effort and enthusiasm both taking the ball in and in defence is infectious....you only have to watch a rerun of the million pound game to see how his efforts can lift the team...

A very valuable squad member going forward if he signs!

Very very wise words upthecats.

Very similar in many ways to Billy Conway. Big heart.
Certainly benefiting from a long run in the 1st 17.

According to news now he's had an offer of an apprenticeship and would like to take that up and play part time with a championship side.

If that's the case then you can't hold it against him. Rugby players only have a short career and if this provides Chris with a skill which can serve him in later life then good luck to him. I feel it may be a waste of his opportunity though. He could feasibly be one the rare one club men

Absolutely, good luck to him if he decides to leave.

True, can't be far off a Testimonial.

Having thought about this I wouldn't blame Anakin if he took the job offer and go part time. I'd say on balance it's the right choice but who knows for certain.

I know I'll upset some on here but looking at it from his point of view.

Chris is a victim of the genetic arms race that is SL. People wax lyrical as to his brave and dynamic running at the line and so they should. However he's 26 now, how long does anyone seriously think he can sustain that kind of punishment?

I know there are smaller build players who thrive but that's partly down to them developing a style and again genetics. These players are usually built from concrete, they are freakish in their ability not to get hurt. From what I've seen, Anakin hasn't got that gift. He's no sick note and certainly isn't soft but he's fairly mortal where injuries are concerned.

If he carries on with his current style of play at this level against some huge men he'll be a wreck long before his contracts done. If there is a plan to modify his game and make it less impact reliant then fine but to continue as a battering ram and possibly miss out on a long term future career mmm.

Finally I can't imagine that the money we will offer him will be so great that playing part time and learning a trade won't equal it. In fact he may do better financially, I can imagine Anakin to be a hot property at that level.

Obviously I don't know the guy or how he thinks. I'm just putting myself in his shoes. Not an easy choice for the lad tbh.

Signed for another two years...great news!