He'll get a crack at Wigan I'm sure. We have good depth in the forwards but there aren't a great deal of stand out props and after Ben Flower and Scott Taylor (2 guaranteed starters in the 17) the rest of the lads have points to prove and need to nail down a spot. If you then look at the back row he'll struggle to get past Hansen, Farrell or Lockers but a bench spot will be open and he'll need to fight off Jack Hughes, Bateman, Clubb and Greg Burke to get it.



It will help Hopkins that he has that versatility to shift between back and front row.

No I think you'll find that is Purple Aki. Last heard of around Huddersfield apparently.

Sam will be better than Sean Oloughlin. He plays the game like Sean but given full time training will be bigger and better.

Disagree.



O'Loughlin for me is one of the most under rated players about. People talk about players with the 'full package' and he has it.



As strong as Sam is running and tackling, does he have the ability to pass, kick, set up a play or execute a final pass like O'Loughlin does?



It will be interesting to see where his future lies in the pack, does anyone actually know his best position? I know he's played prop and 13 a lot at Leigh but I think he'll make a great back rower, in the mould of Ben Westwood.

Agreed and Sean has been one of my favourate players but Sam has size over Sean. Don't underestimate Sam's abillities, he has a very good pair of hands.