[quote="mwindass":9tqid4tn]Has anyone heard anything on Sam Walters potentially joining Hull this season? Don't actually think anything will be in it, but the guy who told me said we were releasing Abdull, then a few days later the story broke.[/quote:9tqid4tn] Don't see how that could possibly be true - he's our only back up second rower as it stands.

[quote="MadDogg":3blcwhzf]Don't see how that could possibly be true - he's our only back up second rower as it stands.[/quote:3blcwhzf] If he didn't tell me about Abdull I would've brushed it off as BS. Didn't he move back the the NW for family reasons too?

[quote="mwindass":bmjpxfjt]Has anyone heard anything on Sam Walters potentially joining Hull this season? Don't actually think anything will be in it, but the guy who told me said we were releasing Abdull, then a few days later the story broke.[/quote:bmjpxfjt] I would be staggered if that was the case. Not unless we have 2 2nd rowers coming in but its a bit late in pre-season for that kind of thing

[quote="[Gareth]":1omfoqu3]I would be staggered if that was the case. Not unless we have 2 2nd rowers coming in but its a bit late in pre-season for that kind of thing[/quote:1omfoqu3] Vaughan coming in early wouldn't surprise me. I would have the Saints fan base as one of the least understanding of players career decisions and when that decision is to go to Wigan, I struggle to see him turning out for Saints in 2025 and being given an easy ride. Once Wigan found out Nicholson was going to sign for Wire for the following season, they just said he could go with immediate effect and a move from Wigan to Wire is nowhere near as controversial.

JV is a cracking prospect maybe not the most physically gifted but a genuine competitor and very intelligent runner. Adds competition and depth alongside Lucas Mason. I think his attitude and competitive nature is what will have drawn our attention. Not sure about Sambou he’s obviously an athlete with pace and maybe he kicks on in our environment to develop his game. As the old saying goes you can’t coach pace. Vaughn particularly is a big kick in the stones for Saints I think this move is indicative of the rot that has set in there from the top down and I’d say losing him adds more pressure to Wellens and them starting well in 2025. Would be great to get them both in early as there is no way they will be getting first team opportunities this year now at Saints.