NickyKiss wrote:See how it plays out. Happy to have an agreement in place but Daryl Powell and playing youngsters doesn’t usually go together. It feels like a club a bit lower down the championship pecking order may have been more suitable.

On a separate note, it was interesting to read a suggestion from Steve Mascord around Newcastle and Wigan. He suggested the Aussie model of Newcastle being affiliated with Wigan, like teams in the NSW and Q Cups and us then providing numerous players to them. Not sure exactly how it works but on the face of it, I’d love that sort of move to come off in the future.

jonh wrote:I’m guessing Wakefield may take advantage of our forwards and we may look to get our backs out on loan elsewhere.

Trinity have a pretty good set of outside backs and also youngsters waiting for a crack so I’m thinking they may want to invest in developing them over bringing in the likes of Douglas and Eckersley unless they get a long term injury.

The interesting one will be Hampshire, not sure what he is doing for 24, have we confirmed his extension? If so I can see him spending time at Wakey so he is getting game time in case French or Field pick up an injury.