Excellent post, thank you. I too thought Koukash spoke very highly of Michael Carter and the Wakefield club in general. I think Wakefield will surprise a lot of teams this season, yes you've lost good players but you have replaced them with some very good ones too. I can honestly see you pushing for a top 8 spot.



I know it's of little help now, but may be worth considering next time you visit. Instead of parking on-site and paying £5 as well as waiting a while to vacate, use either the Barton Aitport (directly adjacent the entrance to the stadium) or Eccles RLFC is 15 minutes walk (5 min walk from the motorway roundabout). Parking at either of these locations will see you off and on your way in minutes.

Steady on! It's nice of you to say, but I don't think anyone associated with WTW is expecting that; after the turbulent 12 months we've had, this year is about survival.

Found myself a lovely quiet spot just round the corner from Eccles RLFC. Guiford Road. Straight up through Worsley and join the motorway further up. No traffic. Nice suburban street. That's my spot for years to come now.

I understand yor caution... But it remains that by hook or by crook, I think this is the best squad Agar has had at his disposal... Hats of to Taulima too impressive showing at prop!

So whilst I too have no espoused expectation, I will be suprised if we do not shake a few egos.

Agreed, I think we are being a bit timid but I suppose it's understandable.

Yeah, I'd pretty much accepted that this year we would be lucky to avoid 2nd bottom. Based on the second half of the off season and the Salford game, it looks like I might be pleasantly surprised.

Good to hear Pita is off to a solid start over there.
He will get things worked out and be controlling a lot of the play with whoever your other on field directors are.
It's Godinet's style to bark at the Forwards and backs in any team he's played in. That will come. As will taking the line on and playing the ball at the line ( didn't see the game so can't comment ).
If he doesn't work out the NZ Warriors would have him back in a blink.
Good to read he got an intercept , sharp reader of the play is Pita. Expect more of that and some chip Kicks over the top when the Fullback is up flat.

Yes Mt S. Godinet had a very good debut & seemed to link up well with Paul Mcshane our new Hooker, they got plenty of quick play the balls out wide where we were doing most damage against the Reds.
Looking foward to him partnering up with Jarrod Sammut in the not too distant future ( hopefully tonights game with Bulls ) This is on TV over here so you`ll probably get to watch Pita & see how hes settling in over here.

We only get one ESL game ( delayed on Maori TV per week ) here in NZ. I'll keep reading the posts on here and track his progress till it's Wakey's turn to have a game played here ( this weeks match is Leeds and Wire ).

I've read with interest people mentioning Summut strengthening your Line up , Stand off is he ?

Great you have an inform hooker , Pita is good at getting people on the front foot ( It's how he was used at hooker from the bench here , to speed up the ruck ) if Mcshane is doing that already Pita is more likely to hold his spot in the halves where he plays his best Footy.
Good you have big Ali too , he and Pita have played together before ( only one game I'm aware of Samoa V NZ 2010 ) they seemed to spark off each other . Ali being every Samoan Rugby league player from his generations idol ( Sonny Bill Williams was interviewed here...by the All Black Media when he played for them , he named Ali as his inspiration / footballing role model ).
I hope the Old fellhas legs still get him around the park , he has magic hands.

Have a look on both Wakefield and Salford websites. They both have highlights of the game.
Pita looks great and I think he will be a great signing for us.

Thanks I will have a look at whatever I can get my hands on.
Sounds like Pita passed the all important ' Will he fit in' test , well thus far in any case. Debut's are important for new guys hey , you can't underestimate the importance of the noob showing they have the right attitude and something to contribute to there team mates.

Interesting watching Sam Tomkins trying to do the same here. You have to love sport , so many imponderables.

One thing I've said before about Godinet is that he never got a chance at Halfback for our first grade squad ( two half games pulled off for Shaun Johnson to return from being on the naughty bench by two different coaches ) that's all Pita got.

Ten or twelve games as an impact hooker. Even then they dumped him after two flat games ( ignoring the eight or ten dynamic games in a row he had put in for the Warriors). Wakey struck a chord right at the right time with the right player.

Great score.

As you already pointed out we are covered at hooker so I see can't see anything but a full season in the Scrum Half leadership role. I like what I've seen so far. Tonight will be a big game for him as he has a halfback partner that is new to the club but if they click it could be massive for the club. I've followed your comments and he looks very much like you described. The interception try came about when he was charging in to tackle a forward and saw the opportunity. He doesn't lack bravery in defense and he has great spped and passing ability. Looking forward to him taking us on a entertaining journey this year. Link to Wakefield Video: www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/ Salford's view: www.thereddevils.net/tv/

As you already pointed out we are covered at hooker so I see can't see anything but a full season in the Scrum Half leadership role. I like what I've seen so far. Tonight will be a big game for him as he has a halfback partner that is new to the club but if they click it could be massive for the club. I've followed your comments and he looks very much like you described. The interception try came about when he was charging in to tackle a forward and saw the opportunity. He doesn't lack bravery in defense and he has great spped and passing ability. Looking forward to him taking us on a entertaining journey this year. Link to Wakefield Video: www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/ Salford's view: www.thereddevils.net/tv/