Strange one with Cozza. I thought he came back looking fit and strong back end of last season and looked pretty good at 13.

I think as rotation/back up he has something to contribute. It’s hard to say not seeing him at SL level much but I’m going to reserve judgement on him just yet as I’ve not really made my mind up about him.

If only Pitts wasn’t 5 years younger.

Agree on Cozza. He’s a really good all round player, just not brilliant at this level. And that’s a good player to have backing up. If we signed a top drawer 13 they’d surely depose Pitts, and do we need that this year? Next year, absolutely.

I’m happy with our squad, have been for months. My only concern is our depth on the wing, but I’d be fine with Myers getting a shot (he has played there), or us bringing someone strong in on loan should it come to it.

As for Makin, I was keen when I first heard about it, but reading that article my heart sank a bit. It’s totally fair of him to want to play for Wigan, but I’d only really want players who are desperate to play for Wakey right now, like Isaac Shaw. Perhaps Makin’s a slightly better player than Shaw - is it worth that shift in culture?

True, but he wasn’t as good a player 5 years ago. Funny how it works like that for some players - right conditioning, right life stage, right role. I’m sure he wishes it had all happened sooner too.

Yes good point, just look at Westerman, played arguably the best rugby of his career with us.

Nice to see you on this fine Monday morning God

What have you got for us old boy?

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know (particularly about the great Wakefield Trinity)" - Jeremiah 33:3

good morning to you, lets just say your prayers are answered in the young we must trust. And I would stop smoking what ever that is

Yes agree on both counts.
I'd rather put faith in Shaw. The mind set is a big part of being successful and Makin's isn't on Wakefield

And as you and Trojan say, we have to wait and see with Cozza. Right now I think he's good backup with potential to be good starter.

The Makin deal???

Be nice to bring in a quality 13 from your side of the pond

I’m not sure on what the Makin deal would achieve if there’s no option of signing the player. Especially if Shaw and Lingard are options. Your not going to throw Lingard in but for an odd game on the bench for a 20 minute spell i would rather that.


If Makin comes he will have a job on getting ahead of our first 5 prop options so unless he’s fine as back up then I’m not fussed myself.

I’ve never been into developing other teams Young players, especially now we’ve actually got the financial clout to bring someone of quality in and retain and develop our own. We certainly need a 13, as good as Pitts is he’s 35 and I’m unsure if Cozza is of the quality we need at this level, reminds me abit of Bain in that sense.