A big shame as on his day he was great player. However, we signed him at a time where he really should have retired and despite hoping an operation would solve the issue, it was a long shot. Can't blame him for giving it a go though... you are a long time retired in this game.

Feel sorry for the lad but at least he isn't taking up any more wages which can now go towards someone who is going to play more than half a dozen games without breaking down.

Good luck in your retirement Sam

Wallace would like a word! But Scott was bloody good for the 5 games he played. Gutted for him but health comes first and his interview was open and honest which was refreshing. Respect to him for not prolonging it when he could have.

Maybe this is why we back tracked on Wallace leaving as the club knew Scott might not make it.

Fortunately we are particularly blessed in the 2nd row

So 2 players gave gone before the season has started. This should free up some cap space which isn't a bad thing. It is a shame as Scott was a decent line runner and played hard, but your body knows when enough is enough. I'd rather it happen now than a few months into the season.

Probably worth highlighting that last year the following players all spent time on the wing.
Dawson Jones
Millar
DFJ
Kear
Burton
Tindall
Hall

We currently have for this season
Blackmore
DFJ

Ill let you draw your own conclusions but it doesnt realy take a genious does it.

We have Myers also and we might get Tindall too

Might be a bit more to it, on trial at Dolphins

And look where we still finished

in all seriousness you're right though, it's a position we're weak in. If DFJ and Blackmore aren't performing who do we put in there? Flanagan Jr? Myers? If we can sign someone like Clare I'll be content as bringing in Wingers isn't as difficult as HB.

Prop is still the priority for me though. We've got our recruitment right so far IMO, hopefully in the next couple of weeks we fill in those holes.

Josh Johnson from Widnes has been linked to us. He has 1 year left on his contract there but it seems he wants to be in West Yorkshire.

A solid prop with plenty of Super League experience, would be good if it comes off but Widnes hold the keys here.

https://youtu.be/byFr9iqOBW4 Also, here are Keven Appo's highlights. From Mark Dunnings interview it doesn't seem to be much longer until he arrives. He looks a solid line runner, bit of pace and is even pointing when he wants his halves to grubber through. Seems a very handy player, but I'll reserve full praise until I see him in a Bulls shirt.

https://youtu.be/byFr9iqOBW4 Also, here are Keven Appo's highlights. From Mark Dunnings interview it doesn't seem to be much longer until he arrives. He looks a solid line runner, bit of pace and is even pointing when he wants his halves to grubber through. Seems a very handy player, but I'll reserve full praise until I see him in a Bulls shirt.

Looks handy. The conditions looked almost identical to what he'll find in the Championship in February as well!

Will be interesting to see whose spot he takes too

Well it looks like in a few of the clips he has 13 on, so I guess that always helps that he can play anywhere in the back row. With his speed, I reckon he would do a job at centre if needed as well.

A player I'm genuinely excited to see in a Bulls shirt next year.

Obviously Michael Worrincy can look good in a highlights real, but looks like the guys got good footwork and decent handling skills.

Out of interest who do people think is more ready for 1st team action Lawford or Flanagan Jnr?

Judging by last weekend I would say Lawford. That try he scored was brilliant. Is it me or does he look like he's bulked up a bit too?

Lawford definitely. Flanagan jnr is miles off IMO.

Come on guys. Surely you know better by now not to get excited about a player based on a bleeding youtube video.

Ill get excited once hes on Britsh soil (which still isnt set in stone yet!) and seen the lad on the field

however you look 9 tries from 27 apps isn’t a bad return

However you look, the bloke isnt even in the country and hasnt even had is visa aproved yet

According to mick there is an ex SL and ex bradford player training with the bulls with a view to earning a contract… any ideas the only one I can think of is Clare?

I do hope so.

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Doesnt necessarily have to be someone thats recently played in SL . Could be someone like a Danny Bridge for example.
One would think James Clare has done enough in his carreer to not have to 'earn' a Championship contract by training 1st.