Firstly I think we need to stop bringing Ellis into the player side of things. Other than making cash available he has nothing to do with who we sign. He’s a smart man, so he knows he knows Sid all about signing players. This is all the work of Powell and co.

Basically though you’re correct. I will add one thing, there is imho no point bringing in a NRL superstar in season one, it would be counterproductive imo. For the first few seasons we need to build a team and an ethic. When that’s in place, it’s then you add the final ingredients.

If you did what Alegend suggests you end up with a Wally Lewis situation - a player who is far too good for the team and earns far more than they do, although the latter is always a problem.

People wax lyrical about Lewis as a player and rightly so, but his impact on the fans was way higher than on the team, who remained pretty dire..

It’s all about timing, and next season will require a team effort first and foremost. Once we are established, then we wave the cheque book.

If you want proof look at KR, they have built gradually and it’s worked. They could probably now attract the highest quality NRL players available, and it would probably work for them. Not sure we could do that in year one even if we tried.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-29748552

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-29748552

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ed-9486283

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ed-9486283

Maybe the last bit tells a story "A bit in there that will stop him from playing" could be a clause in signing for us. Maybe we sign him now for next session and sort his injury

Pratt is SL ready no fear on that, he will rip it up imo.
I thought the lad from Hull was a top centre and we know Hall is!! Think centre is the last thing we are short of.

Rumour is he has already signed for us and is officially our player but we are actually loaning him back to Hull at the moment.

Seems unlikely to me.

Perhaps if he is today's new signing, then we will find out more details.

I feel it is too.

It was something that was flying round the ex players a few weeks ago.

Like I said just a rumour.

Storton announced.

Ignore me, i forgot about Hall

Rourke looking good going forward today so far (HT)

just watching magic Broncos v Hull (who look as inept and disorganised team as I have seen at this kevel in a while) Rourke looks a decent prospect, if a little raw... Tbh he looks more like a three quarter to me... big fast and raw boned

Stunned how many ex trinity players are out there

Wow what a try

I agree, he has all the attributes to make a great centre. Even though he is also a good full back

Looks like he could transition to centre.

Seems we are trying to turn Booth into a centre though I think Booth would be a good wing option.

Doesn’t hurt to have plenty of potential around the club. Hopefully we are the right environment to develop them.

Having watched Rourke admittedly on tv he looks just what we need, he’s scored 7 in 7 playing for worst team in super league, good under high ball , a decent bit of size and pace be a great signing for us. We still only have a an announced signed squad of about 19 (if you exclude booth lawford smith ) even adding in Rourke parcell truman plus possibly extending couple existing players we still would only have a squad of about 26 , given what has happened to us over last few years with typically 7-8 of our starting 17 injured for most of season we can’t get enough cover

I agree but there is a lot of versatility in that 19, nearly all can play two positions well. I think Powell has stated that he is looking mainly for multi talents players to help fill inevitable gaps. Used to work for Kear. I accept we need a few specialists, but in the modern game it’s the way to go. I expect a squad of around 28 but with few decent lads on reserve deals.

Could he be of interest to us ? Does anyone know anything about him ? https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... k-29763169

Could he be of interest to us ? Does anyone know anything about him ? https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... k-29763169

I heard a rumour today that we are talking to an NRL prop but no names mentioned

Quote ="Dr Dreadnought"Could he be of interest to us ? Does anyone know anything about him ? https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... k-29763169'" Good player but he's a Lino type player. We need a Gale type player imho

Quote ="Dr Dreadnought"Could he be of interest to us ? Does anyone know anything about him ? https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... k-29763169'" Good player but he's a Lino type player. We need a Gale type player imho

Definitely, if the rumours on Truman are true then I can’t see us being in for another halfback.

Be interesting to see what we do with the final quota spot.

Talking of props I liked the look of Bienek for London.

Agree with the above - we need to replace Gale, and if Trueman is fit and firing he could become that.

As for an NRL prop, there are quite a few off contract:

Martin Taupau - 34, nowhere near the same strike he had in his prime, but has been rumoured to be moving over to the UK at some point
Liam Knight - 29, solid Jai Whitbread type, no superstar
Isaac Liu - 33, but still solid and could bring some good experience to a young pack
Matt Lodge - 29, penalty machine, battering ram, awful bloke
Mahakesi Makatoa - 31, a slightly less effective Isaac Liu
Jordan McLean - 33, huge presence who doesn't run his weight but is still hard to handle, would be a very interesting addition
Sione Fainu - 23 and not very tested, a bit like getting another Atoni or Vagana in

As for Bienek, I played against him a couple of times, and he's a brilliant carrier of the ball but not that dynamic. There's a reason he didn't kick on at Hull, and he's probably playing well at London because he's home again, playing with his mates.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29772949

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... e-29772949

Interesting this isn't it. I don't really understand the benefit to European rugby league either - any ideas?

I don't think it will positively affect Trin very soon. As far as I can tell, Lino and Walmsley wouldn't come off until 2027, Atoni 2029, and the rest 2030. If we sign Parcell, he'd come off in 2026.