He turned up to pre season in a right state and he's got the gammiest hamstring in the game. Excellent player on his day but he's managed about 10 games per season since 2019, an expensive luxury, if there was no salary cap itd be worth the risk.. I'm surprised to see him linked with Wire.

Hayes has broken 1 bone, dislocated his ankle and done his ligaments.
Got to have his ankle pinned.
Club currently sorting out where to send him.

Is this from the same source you quoted when "Currie out for 6 weeks"?

Gutted for him was playing well too. Quick Recovery!

Drinkwater back to halves then, doesnt rip out any trees.

lets hope he has a resurgence like kelly shelford did when he was brought back into the team after a huff in 1996

Or A Briers-esque renaissance after being sold to Barrow in 2009

Or A Briers-esque renaissance after being sold to Barrow in 2009

Sat patiently waiting for Abe to shed some light on the cheeky rumer of Luke Yates

I'm not sure where yates would fit in for us to be honest, great tough as nails player, but with Currie at 13 and Fitz and Nicholson in the second row, with Crowther and Holroyd backing that up. I just don't see where he would slot in, i know he's played prop from time to time but is he what we'd need in the prop rotation? I'd say no.

No need for him as a 13, and too small for a prop, so it`s a no from me.

A deal for Yates is nearly done. Just a few contract bits to sort.

It is becoming very clear that Burgess wants tough defensive players to stay in the game and use flair players like Williams, Ashton, Dufty and Wrench to break up play. It’s the likes of replacing low mobility low minutes players like Kasiano and Dudson with strong defensive hard working forwards. We already have Harrison, Nicholson, Crowther and there are not many better out there than Yates. It’s a yes please from me.

It is becoming very clear that Burgess wants tough defensive players to stay in the game and use flair players like Williams, Ashton, Dufty and Wrench to break up play. It’s the likes of replacing low mobility low minutes players like Kasiano and Dudson with strong defensive hard working forwards. We already have Harrison, Nicholson, Crowther and there are not many better out there than Yates. It’s a yes please from me.

An immediate deal, or for next season onwards?

Where does he play and who does he displace, doubt he'd want to come in to be a bench player.
I'd be happy with him in the team but like i said before, i'm just unsure where he would play?

WTF is Yates ?

I was going to say Wine Lodge and if it's for next season as part of planned outgoings and incomings then my first reaction is 'Blob On'.

OR if it's this year, I'd say he's an upgrade on Kasiano and Dudson at this stage of their careers.

Since he came back from the silly ban he has been posting some good numbers and is in form.

As a quota player id have preferred a specialist prop, but hes probably the best of whats off contract, just hope he doesnt slow the progress of some of our young middles, but if he comes with the right next man up attitude he could be great.
I know he has bought into life over here beng involve at junior rugby so a little surprised he hasnt renewed at hudds.

Burgess wants someone who hits hard in defence apparently….he fits the mould.

So, he is an import currently at Huddersfield, how old is he ?

Is anyone else finding this forum very slow at present ? It has seemed slow for a few days.

He's 29, as others have said strong in defence works hard in middle of park.

I think Yates will be a great signing. Knows the competition, appears to have settled well, hits hard and has a great engine. Not the biggest but he seems to really play above his weight.

Watched Yates a couple of years back.
A real tough work horse. Yes.

Yes. And it's hit and miss whether the "Quote" button will work for me.