You make an extremely valid point there. Presumably Chris Chester, and (especially) John Kear, have seen something they can develop in players that 'nobody else wanted' and have successfully improved those players and made them feel valued. There's absolutely no guarantee that those players would succeed, or be as happy, at Hull, or Catalans, for example. John Kear has a long track record of getting the best out of his players.

Indeed. There is a lot to be said for being happy at work

It's v normal to hear of other clubs being interested in players
More so when it comes down to the final bit of negotiation on securing a player

The sceptic in me says that the players agent has a large hand in getting that out to the media to help get his player the best deal

BJB has being playing the best rugby of his career I really hope we can secure him on a long contract so he can continue that form

The problem now is that the so called bigger clubs are not having it all their way in the SL. They have managed to get the so called salary cap increased (making it more or less redundant) and 2 players now, that will be exempt from the cap. There will be five or six clubs that will use the other SL clubs as feeder clubs and if one of the smaller clubs start doing well, they will change the rules again. I know players have got to make a living, but we will find out which of the players want to stay at Wakefield. (The danger is their agents.)

Definitely their agents alegend I'm afraid.

My fear is players will be unsettled by agents putting statements out that will encourage a price battle for said player.

Yes but can you name a dozen players who have scored 10 tries so far? With mcb and tj signed unfortunately I can't see us being able to afford bjb...

My post was a positive note regarding the form of the whole team Not negative re BJB at all who I reckon is THE form winger in Super League at present.

I can name a dozen who's influence has helped BJB score those tries and have prevented them being worthless by preventing the opposition scoring more.

Dont think he will come to Hull as he doesnt like travelling.
Cant understand why but he chose Wakefield over Hull for this reason.

Where does BJB live now ???

I think you've stumbled on the answer there squire

It would be a surprising move by Radford IMO, who likes his wingers with power, saying that he has tried to signhim before (twice), offered more money at Salford and wanted to play FB at Wakey.

The downside of playing well, is you get noticed by other clubs, I'm not sure it's just about money, maybe at 28, he feels he would like to try and win something again.

Happened to us a few times when with the likes of Briscoe,Manu and Carvell who left Hull to win things and it worked out for them, hopefully we are in the position where players feel they have a good chance of winning things at Hull instead of Leeds and Warrington.

Your club is certainly moving in the right direction and if you can sort your ground out you may be in the position to keep these players.