Forgotten about the top class hooker we were talking about too, Danny Houghton critics should be realising just what a loss he will be next year.

Pack isn't too bad,

Ese Ese
Cust
Aydin
Cartwright
Holmes
Asiata

If we have Walker/Moy, Barron and Martin we have some pace, but definitely need another centre and 6.

Still think we will add two more forwards, although not sure whsr the quality of those will be as must be non quota.

Not based on his performances the last two years he won't, should have retired last season.

He is better than Smith for sure, but that's not saying much.

Would have to agree with Dave.K, in his prime yes Danny was a real asset to the 17 every week but sadly through poor recruitment, poor coaching and over playing him he has not been anywhere near for quite some time. The over sentimentality is another reason why we are where we are, look at the the teams who've regularly been at the top in any sport, they are ruthless in retention/recruitment and more often than not get rid just before a players ability starts to drop off. We on the other hand have always left it far too late an renewed deals over too long a term etc. For me a quota player should be with a club no more than 4-5 years max as squads need to be kept fresh and on its toes, instead we've bred failure and no accountability.

Could just be that Hull was the only offer on the table so he decided to stay put. He can negotiate with other clubs for 2026 at the end of this season now anyways with the new rule, the way he’s been playing his stock will only go up maybe he’s waiting for more of bidding war when clubs have more wriggle room on the salary cap.

He wants to play in Australia and thats where he will go when his contract expires at Leigh

It’s not exactly a coincidence, but it is also not the major causative effect. Wigan and Saints make a big deal about it because it makes them feel better about the success that they buy. See also ‘culture’. Fans of other clubs like it because it gives them hope, however misplaced.



I’m struggling to respond to that, I’ll admit.




Planning on that basis won’t work though, no matter how well-intentioned. And that’s a real shame for young players more than anybody else. Individual clubs have to understand and pursue their own self interest. They sink if they don’t. That means recognising the areas where they should compete and those where they should act collectively and perhaps not have direct control. However, the interests of the SL clubs are far from perfectly aligned and the current system does benefit some of the richest and most powerful, even if it is to the detriment of the sport overall. That’s not the fault of those wealthier clubs and they do put up with the salary cap, in fairness. It just reflects that SL has a mix of clubs of quite different sizes and available resource.

Signed a new Head physio with what reads like a good CV
He has long tenures at 2-3 clubs inc his last which does bode well !!

All the best to him

Good start, seems to have a good CV including alot of rugby experience.

S&C and a attack minded assistant coach next.

Rumour is Chris Thorman is an Assistant Coach.

Looks like an exceptional appointment.
Hopefully the remaining additions are of similar quality.

Have seen that rumour.

Its not Thorman

I blame Thorman

Can't imagine he'd want to come back anyway.