If it is Anakin I reckon Belly is paying the difference out of his own pocket. Seriously though I do think the faith some have shown in him has begun to pay off.

Let's hope he kicks on and become our very own mr perpetual motion

Rugby papers this morning confirm Annakin.

More great news for us

I'm v pleased for Chris and for the club
Great to see another member of our team committed to us

He has to accept it first, he has other offers on the table, one of which is from a club in the Super 8s with us.

Hope he stays with us.

Thats true, but seems to be establishing himself as a first choice member of the 1-17, all else being equal cant see him going anywhere else with that chance, although leeds are desperate for forwards under the retirement age so you never know....

After two years in the wilderness has been great since he came back from injury.

Along with many others he has been improving rapidly this season and he was absolutely busting a gut at Salford. Looked great in both attack and defence and muscled up well against bigger opposition.

Are we talking Anakin or Hirst, lost track of it a bit

Generally speaking it's funny how we see it differently. Me and my lad though we looked a much bigger team than Salford especially in the front row.

Can't think of many props who are much bigger than Hirst. But Anakin, yep defy punched above his weight.

Not seen the Salford game but against Cas he was running it in like a man possessed, great to see! Didn't realise he had other offers on the table, let's hope he stays loyal to the Trin who I feel tbh have been loyal to him albeit with just 12 month extensions (unless I'm mistaken) previously. A 2 year deal shows he's won the coaching team over.

Annakin is one of those this year who could've faded into the lower leagues.

I'm very pleased he's looking like the player we all wanted him to be. Hope he signs the extension and becomes a valuable impact player off the bench for us.

Hope to hear something about Hirst too soon.

I'm pleased he's been offered a contract. He's earned it but if HE declines it, then we move on without him.

Maybe he'll get the chance to get a bit of payback on SOL in the Wigan game. That game could be set up quite nicely for a tasty encounter.

I've just re read the OP
I mis read thinking he had already signed

V much hope if there are other offers that Chris stays with us

I agree that he has looked far more enthusiastic over the last few games.
I am sure it is entirely coincidental that contract negotiations will have been taking place at the same time.
I look forward to him displaying the same level of performance with that 2 year contract in his back pocket...

I think that's a little harsh to say he's only upped his game of late to earn a contract!

All Annakin has been is unlucky with injuries and struggled to get a good, consistent run in the side...to come back from what could have been a career ending car accident he's done fantastically well and his hard work and effort has now been rewarded for his excellent form now he's had a sustained run in the side...

His effort and enthusiasm both taking the ball in and in defence is infectious....you only have to watch a rerun of the million pound game to see how his efforts can lift the team...

A very valuable squad member going forward if he signs!

Very very wise words upthecats.