https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-23636603 Tends to suggest there is nothing in it, and the only reason we were linked is because we had quota space (didn’t realise only ourselves and Toulouse had space).

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-23636603 Tends to suggest there is nothing in it, and the only reason we were linked is because we had quota space (didn’t realise only ourselves and Toulouse had space).

I’m six four and twenty one stone.. can I have a go?



(It’s probably a different, softer, flabby like 21 stoke to a solid, moveable 17 stone)

Yes, we don't need a Blake Ferguson, but do need someone built like a Massey Ferguson.

How many NRL starts did the recent wigan signings have ?



Not a problem getting fringe players if they've the right attitude and want to get back in the mix in the NRL. Better than signing a name looking to when he can hang his boots up.

You should have kept hold of Hill. Can’t believe the stick he took!

Based on the start of the season maybe but it would have to be on terms that suited both him and the club. I think that he wanted a last contract to be over one year and I don't think we were prepared to offer that. Maybe with our eyes on other players that maybe available at the end of the year. Which hills cap space would be needed. I dunno I maybe overthinking it but only bullock is contracted past this season maybe they are thinking about giving Powell the chance to build his squad and integrate our younger players into it better

You generally keep your best and most loyal players, and build. Hill is worth 2 Bullocks!

We kept him for 10 seasons! What stick did he take exactly other than regarding his moaning at the ref when captain? That was warranted, giving him the armband was a mistake which put him off his own game.



He was rightly loved at wire, for this season letting him go looks like a mistake but Powell needs a chance to build his own side, if hill only wanted a 2 year contract but we have some players lined up for the end of this season that needed hills cap space then we couldn't keep him could we. We don't know if the club had the option to keep Hill anyway.

I’m impressed with the loyalty to Powell with the quality you already have. But that’s a good thing. Alex Ferguson first 5 years at United were pretty poor…..

That's why i said could be a possibility., Bullock is arguably our best forward and not terrible at all.

Those who watched the game v. HKR would most probably agree.

150mph? He was in a fiesta wasn't he?

Matt Dufty linked with the Wire. He'd be an exciting signing, he's a better player than Jai Field.

Bit early to be drinking mate.

Watched him for Bulldogs v Panthers last week.....his confidence looked shot to bits!



So probs fit in well here!

Not sure where that would leave thewlis if matt dufty signs. Another season or 2 of wing/ fullback cover?

Well we need more fullbacks and wingers, it’s a myth we need props.

That would be interesting if widdop was still herw

A fit and confident Dufty would be Barba-esque in Super League. Defensive frailties there sure, but he'd be a sensation over here.

Right. If we sign anyone new UNDER 17 stone who can NOT play prop then I’m going to blow up the Halliwell jones stadium. This is my confession to the police if needed.

God i hope not, he hasn't been good for a few years now. I would assume that would mean the end of Ratchford if we did (and i hope not) signed him, unless once Widdop leaves he becomes our number 6?

Dufty is an exceptional talent who is struggling in the NRL. There have been some sensational players who do that. It's easy to look good in the NRL in a good team. It's even easier to look awful in a poor side. He's playing for the 15th placed side having left the 14th placed side and his confidence is shot. One run at an average Super League defense would have him feeling like Offiah.

Tanginoa, we are supposed to have offered Wakey fat money to sign him. Wakey have refused apparently.



Personally, I think he’s the wrong player for us at this time. He’s another backrow/prop. He’s a runner but not a grinder. It’s grinders we need currently,

Hard hitters and heavy defenders that’ll wear the opposition out.

Still he’s better than our backrowers other than Longstaff.

You think Longstaff is better than Tanginoa?

Currently yes. We can’t play Tanginoa.