Rumours on Facebook we're signing James Mendeika, a full back from Fev.
Seems to work as a bit of a reshuffle - Lowes doesn't seem to rate Shaw at Full Back (and he is not the best under a high ball/as last line of defence), and Mullaney IMO is a better option at half back than Addy. Obviously this is all rumours!

Definitely a signing being announced according to Bulls on Facebook. On the blurred out piccie it looks like someone with a Bruce Forsyth long chin or a beard....

Well would match the blurred photo the Bulls have just released (Tattoo on right arm) Not overly enthused if true. Don't think our back have done too badly.

I didn't think Sammut had that sort of tattoo. I can't spot it on any images unless I'm missing something?

Shaw has been decidedly dodgy for me at fullback. He's clearly just there because we don't have anyone else. His defence has been poor at times, and it seems every week he drops an easy bomb under no pressure.

I'll be very happy to sign a different one to cover Mullaney, although I don't know how good or bad Mendeika is.

He means the tattoo matches James Mendeika.

Edit: I've just looked on his wiki page and that has him down as having played 21 games for Fev since he joined them, scoring 21 tries in the process! Is that correct? One hell of a strike rate if true.

I think I may start another thread then! There's no question in my mind that the blurry chap is James Mendeika.

It may be that Jimmy feels Mullaney can do a better job than Danny Addy at half? If so it makes some sort of sense to bring in a more dependable defender to release Mullaney from FB. Of course, we don't really know how long Siejka is going to be out, and maybe it's a bit late now, but I agree about Shaw at fullback.

Ex-Fev Etu seems happy...!

Not sure why everyone thinks he's a fullback - he plays centre for Fev I think. Their squad details certainly list him as a centre.

Perhaps so yeah. It certainly showed for me that Jimmy didn't want Shaw at fullback unless it was his only choice, when Mullaney came back and he went to fullback, leaving Addy at 7, rather than moving Addy back into the pack. I thought at the time that it was less about Addy playing well at 7 than it was about getting a stronger fullback in place. With Mullaney injured again, Jimmy signing a fullback just reinforces that theory.

Shaw is a good squad player and an excellent goal kicker. But is he good enough to be in the 17 when everyone's fit? Nowhere near IMO.

Mendeika came through Warrington's academy unless I'm mistaken and was quite highly touted, before playing at Swinton and Fev. Not sure I've ever seen him play to make a call on whether I'd rate him or not though. I know he spent some time at centre though.

He has played more Centre than Fullback, but I believe he was at fullback for his 1 or 2 games he's played this year.

I still have a feeling someone may be on their way out to make way. I just hope it ain't super Jean!

Take Adam Henry!!

You can't seriously be impressed with anything Baile has done this season. He's been one of the most disappointing signings for me, a total letdown.

Ahh now I didn't say that, he's last years Dale Ferguson, but he's also underused and out of position as a stock second rower. Very much

so far.

Are you serious ??

I for one think Henry has played very well this season since cementing his starting spot !!

Unluckily Baile did pick up an injury but wouldnt say he is bad enough to go,

Ulugia i feel sorry for as the lad has pace to burn and runs hard, just makes bad decisions and sometimes struggles to catch the ball,

As someone put Shaw is a great goal kicker and supports well but thats about it for me,

Walker should probably retire

Sjieka "no comment"

Luaki for me is not getting enough game time - maybe worth a stint at oxford and bring back Davies

Tahaouri was playing well i thought god knows why he isnt playing.

First up, not I wasn't being serious, despite still having elements of rocks and diamonds Adam Henry has improved, I'm just carrying on my joking from last year when Adam Henry's pants defensive did my head in!

I wouldn't write off Shaw just yet, he's still only young like some of the other backs, and we don't use the plays that link in the fullback so he's had limited chances on that front. Yes his dropped bombs are annoying, but all young kids do it, Hampshire and Escare for example.

As I've made known for a while I rate Baile in a much needed defensive centre role so I defo wouldn't get rid I just think someone probably will make way for Mendieka and JPB seems logical - Catalan down on backs and a homegrown player for them.

The outside back I feel sorry for is Danny Williams, he seems to be consistent but forever the in and out man.

While I'm musing and while you mentioned Chev Walker, one player I think would replace him and more would be Richard Whiting.

Just looked at the blurred picture, I think it's Phil Joseph

Could be right there - we could use a few more forwards

I'd take a hooker...who could do no. 7

We've all heard about your fantasies, but that's AOB... or A O'B?!

Whoever it is surely somebody has got to be on the way out to keep under the cap

That's about what I said to my lad on the way back from Whitehaven - not a bad position to be in

Reading the report from Jimmy and Steve today in the T&A I read it as saying they are starting to sign players for next year. Maybe nobody is leaving and nobody is coming in just yet. They are just starting to prepare for next year which actually starts with pre-season training in just 6 months.

I would keep Shaw and Henry as young players with good potential. I am surprised I never seem to read about people saying Mullaney is the new Ferguson as he seems to be injured a lot of time with his leg muscle. If he comes back in a few weeks time and does it again it would effectively be all season he has missed when it is 5-7 weeks at a time. It doesn't surprise me if we are looking for another fullback as we have played this season without one.

Could be, but it would be a bit of a departure to make a big announcement about next year half way through the current season. Most clubs, including us, generally stick to making next season's announcements after the current season is done and dusted, for no other reason than it probably helps keep the player's mind on his current job - unless there has been 'blabbiing' behind the scenes and the story has been 'blown', of course, but this doesn't seem to be the case.