The Signing of Locke indicated our intention to try to stay in SL for next season at least the other three suggest we are edging our bets and preparing for the championship and what that will bring.

I didn't realise the other players were championship standard players.

Tansey has had two very good games against Wakefield this year. He's had issues off the field in the past but I'd imagine he's grown up a bit now after going to Dewsbury and York via Sydney and Hull! Decent signing based on playing ability for me and he'll be hungry to play after not playing for the last few games

We've had players in the past with supposedly off field issues,but went on to play well in the shirt.

Sensible planning no? If/when the club drop down having a fairly settled squad gives them the best chance of bouncing straight back up.

Cas have let Tansey go and signed Ben Crooks...

For next season.... As stated above Tansey is a good player. BLM I wasn't having a dig at him, from what I've heard he's grown up somewhat and is more serious about his rugby nowadays. We've had plenty with off field issues who have been excellent

Not having a pop Upton at all,but like you say,we've had the best out of similar players

Howarth absolutely pointless if we are in championship we could sign him.next year. No other team would want a below average hooker. Tansey is far better than Owen. We don't need that position we need a prop and a centre ffs!!!

Who are the prop and centre that will come to us?

So now you know better than Brian Smith as to what we need, stunning level of arrogance even for these forums.

Isn't the lad from Saints a prop, or is he one of those midget props you don't like?

When Barrie Mac started out, he was 14 stone and only 5'10".
He didn't do too bad for a 'midget' NGB4C!

You are arrogant as you never ever listen to a argument you have to insult. Im sure there were plenty of interested centres from over seas who Brian knows. Fair enough Tansey for next year but we need quality not the amount for the rest of the year. Lets see how the Sts guy gets on but his stats are not impressive

Usually what happens when the post being answered was nothing more than an insult - read your own stuff.

It wouldn't surprise me if Tansey was being paid the same as Locke. After his resignation at Salford, Kevin was prepared to play for free just to impress enough to get a gig in the NRL next season. It was a very shrewd piece of business by Michael Carter, as he has got a player who 2 years ago was one of the best full-backs in the world for pittance.

Win-win situation for Wakefield, as Kevin will be dying to impress clubs considering offering him a deal for 2016. I just hope he stays fit enough to make a fist of it, I was told weeks ago that he was over the injuries and was near enough 100% and raring to go hence my amazement we then accept his resignation.