I’d say we have 23ish players who’d get a gig in most teams. Supporting that are a further 10 players at various points in their development. What matters though is not the quantity but the quality.

Some played better than others and one or two got caught out once or twice but nobody looked out of place, nobody. Some were clearly not ready but all looked like they would be eventually. Doesn’t happen often when every youngster looks capable of the step up.

That doesn’t mean they all will but it does show the way we produce youngsters has improved dramatically.

In the final analysis there wasn’t a youngster in that lot who couldn’t at least cover for a game or two. That’s real squad strength.

I also think there is money left in the coffers should we need a further signing or two. So over all we are not in such a bad way as the doom mongers would have us believe.

My prediction. Slow start and lots of panic on here. A mid season purple patch. Then up to the players and Lady Luck.

I'd like a win early doors to settle nerves, I don't want to be looking ahead to where the the first win will come from. Then steadily grow into the season picking up results along the way.
I would like it to be a season where we look forward and not spend the year looking over our shoulder.

I think the reserves and U18s playing alternate weeks will leave us much better prepared for the inevitable injuries throughout the season. Keeping them in house makes them more visible to the coaching team and available at short notice. A good mechanism for players wanting to move up to first team. Also, plenty more matches for season ticket holders to access.

I'd take a mid table position at the end of the season, with some wander tries from TJ - and hopefully another contract? some progress from the promising youngsters and of course progress on the stadium!
I just hope the 'fans' give Willie a chance because there will be dark times I feel and some will be quick to pounce on him!

i am worried here as well , if we can hit the ground running and beat Hull FC at home first game of season - that would be ideal get the crowd support involved for games to come ,,,,,

i am worried here as well , if we can hit the ground running and beat Hull FC at home first game of season - that would be ideal get the crowd support involved for games to come ,,,,,

Here we go…

Only thing is we're not forced to hit the ground running!
It takes time for new players and a new coach to work together.
Why you're worried before the season has started I don't know? Relax, take any pressure off yourself and more importantly the team and coach. Don't forget we gave Hull a thrashing late last season -they aren't coming to Wakefield to roll over!

Everyone likes to get a good start but it’s not essential.

There's a surprise....
Thought we'd done well over Christmas.....

I was worried Bojo wasn't worried for a while but all seems OK now.

No posts from September till a couple of days ago. He must have been really laid back.

Perhaps he's been banged up.

still here all - sorry you missed me - i like to have a off season to ..........
hope you are all well over there and staying strong with this covid rubbish looking like it is raring iits head again,
we had 35k cases today in nsw
bring on the season cant wait for the banter

I bought the game on our league to watch on Boxing Day evening... although thanks to a Covid alert I ended up watching on my phone in bed with no sound!

I thought there were some good signs, Murphy and Hall particularly.. Harry Bowes applied himself well despite switching positions... I’m liking the look of Aydin... Crowther put himself about... young Poching looks a player to watch as his confidence grows... nobody let themselves down and I really enjoyed the game ... despite the final score.