Think there be 1 or maybe 2 more, but after that we will be relying on the Duel Reg agreement to pad out the squad, with the possibility of mid season signings should the right players become available.

I agree. Looking at the likes of Fev, Bradford, York not to mention others, we need to add some quality to the forwards for sure.

2 players of the right calibre will make all the difference. Like you say if we’ll be getting players of Hill, Eseh and Chans calibre potentially that will be class in the Championship. But obviously need a strong enough squad not to rely on dual reg players or if Wigan hit an injury blip we’re snookered.

Joe Shorrocks has just left Wigan to go to Salford so thats one pack man they are down and Harvie Hill is rumoured to be joining him there on loan. Less options to go at.

I notice Joe Lovudua has signed for Doncaster as well. They are also getting a competitive team together there.

I see that Leigh have just managed to secure Matt Moylan on a 2 year deal, so there are still some quality players available to those with deep pockets

I agree, we’re not there yet with proven quality- lots of promise and potential but I think we need a bit more yet!
Maybe some to come yet although it’s gone a bit quiet I reckon things still going on in the background!

Well realistically we have a quad of 24? Bit of those 24 I think 3/4 are academy players stepping up.

That’s very wafer thin in depth imho.

The starting 17 is good enough for anywhere between 1-3 imho as it stands but if injuries kick in we are stuffed.

I’m sure Powell said in a recent interview usually it’s 31/32 players in a squad.

I’d be happy with 3/4 real good quality signings. I’m sure we aren’t being complacent but trying to get the right players and quality ones.

In the Radio Leeds interview last week, Powell said that he was looking at a squad of 34, so realistically there should be a good few more to come yet, so hopefully some proven quality amongst them ??

I've always admired Matty and was thrilled when he signed for the Sharkies ... honestly though, he has never really fired in a sharks shirt.. on occasion he can be brilliant... but those occasions have been few and far between for a couple of seasons now. He's been a player I've always been excited to see on the team sheet but usually a bit disappointed by his performance.

He's probably an upgrade for Leigh on Reynolds but (IMO) he's no longer a game changing star.

his signing also perpetuates that SL is an NRL retirement village.

Must have been 34 then. I think that’s a bit much with the dual reg but we are running way too light presently.

Informative as always Spook, Much appreciated

Must have been 34 then. I think that’s a bit much with the dual reg but we are running too light presently.

I think as an organising half he will go well. The issue is for me Leigh needed a 5/8th rather than a midfield general as they already have that in Lam.

For me it’s a panic buy with them missing out on Milford who fitted the bill as the strike style of player they needed to combine with Lam.

Hopefully Ramon Silva gets an opportunity at Trinity as his highlights are impressive…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6whYkP ... VyIA%3D%3D

Hopefully Ramon Silva gets an opportunity at Trinity as his highlights are impressive…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6whYkP ... VyIA%3D%3D