It’s been reported we have come close but unsuccessful in trying to get Matt Croker for next season. This would imply a few things about next years recruitment. We may well be looking at freeing up two quota spots not just one for Smoothy if we are still actively looking at NRL signings. We will be losing a forward from the current squad, Atoni or Faatili? And we are looking at big name/big money signings. Interesting times ahead…

Just read that. https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/super-league-mat-croker-nrl-1122897?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=communities

Just read that. https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/super-league-mat-croker-nrl-1122897?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=communities

If it's true that would have been quite a signing.

Croker turned us down? Didn't he realise we are talking Wakey Trinity here! 

I'm not sure his agent just does the talk to boost his contract in Aus.
He was rumoured for Cas for this season but extended contract instead.

If there is a bit of truth in it ,and that is the standed of player we are looking at .
,next year could be a big one for us

Just thinking about next season recruitment and I would t mind seeing Bennison here. Also there’s Theo Fages. 


Anyone see any targets they think would improve us? 


I saw Wilson’s name mentioned on social media but that was a random post with no substance to it. I can’t say I really notice him playing against us when we play Hudds though. 

If we are aiming to be top 6 next year then I think we should be aiming higher than Bennison and Fages.

I wouldn’t consider Bennison. I feel sorry for him in a lot of ways - at academy level he was looking like a top full back, but being just a year behind Welsby he’s never had the chance, and has just been a sort of small, awkward fill-in winger. If we’re looking to bring in a winger, I’d like to see a big unit who can carry hard and finish too - but that would likely require a quota spot.

Fages is a maybe for me. I like him, but I think he’ll settle at Catalans now. 


Under quota, I’d like to see us bring in a winger and a half. There are far more talented British props about than the other positions. I like Olly Wilson - he’s still got plenty of growth in him but is technically decent and seems to have a good work ethic. Not sure there’s anything in it but he’s one to keep an eye on.

I wouldn’t consider Bennison. I feel sorry for him in a lot of ways - at academy level he was looking like a top full back, but being just a year behind Welsby he’s never had the chance, and has just been a sort of small, awkward fill-in winger. If we’re looking to bring in a winger, I’d like to see a big unit who can carry hard and finish too - but that would likely require a quota spot.

Fages is a maybe for me. I like him, but I think he’ll settle at Catalans now. 


Under quota, I’d like to see us bring in a winger and a half. There are far more talented British props about than the other positions. I like Olly Wilson - he’s still got plenty of growth in him but is technically decent and seems to have a good work ethic. Not sure there’s anything in it but he’s one to keep an eye on.

If I was looking ahead I think I'd keep an eye on the British players in NRL. Many will come back.
Dodd is the one most likely for me.


The thing is, if we are looking at HB we are saying we need to get rid of Lino when actually he's the strongest we have.


A fit Trueman would be great but that is in question and Russell hasn't shown his skills yet to earn a first team place when everyone fit.
A lot of salary cap there.

Agree about Lino ,we would have struggled with out him ,and do agree if think we wasted a lot of the salary  cap . My take on a good back division is how many players can  make a break and go 70 yards .And we have not enough to make us a good top 6 team this season