Does anyone know who is contracted for next year?

From memory I believe the following are

Jowitt
Johnstone
Crowther
Miller
Kirmond
Scruton?
Tansey
Howarth
Yates
Lyne

Thought Jon Molloy and Craig Hall contracted for next season..

Anderson said he's here next year

Sio definitely is

Simon and Ashurst? Hopefully

What a relief it was yesterday to win against the Bulls who are one of our bogey teams in recent years. The atmosphere was buzzing yesterday and hope every single fan who attended yesterday comes back next season so we can build on this further and not be in this situation next year.

We have learnt a lot this year and from what we've learnt we need to apply to next year and forthcoming years ahead. We have got 3 exciting young talents who have had a few run outs this season with Tom Johnstone, Jordan Crowther & Max Jowitt who I hope we keep hold of for many years to come. We are finally making a profit instead of making losses which is down to all the hard-work and dedication of MC and CB. They have admitted they don't know much about Rugby League but they have tried their hardest and all the hard work has paid off and regardless of your thoughts on them you should thank them for their efforts after keeping this great historic club in the top flight & may I add - never been relegated.
I believe under the guidance of Brian Smith who laid the foundations for Bradfords golden era we build next year both in the playing teams aswell as in the back-room staff. The guy knows an awful lot about Rugby League and his career supports that. Wherever Brian Smith is next season (back home or here) I wish him the best of luck and if he does return to Australia that he is part of the process that picks the next coach of Trinity.

Improving the first team for next season;

1. [uCraig Hall - Contracted[/u
IMO had a good first few games for us showed plenty of skill, pace and power but just lacked confidence it seems as the season goes on. I think his best position would be in the 3/4s as he would not have as much pressure on him and can concentrate on himself instead of others.

2. [uChris Riley - OOC[/u
A decent player but not been at his best this year while been at us and is moving on by the looks of things.

3. [uDean Collis - Released[/u
A great player when fit one of the best centres we've had in recent years and need replacing for next year.

4. [uReece Lyne - Contracted[/u
Definitely not a centre and is also very much a confidence player. Thought he did a solid job for us on the wing yesterday and if he was to stay I would only play him there as he does not have the necessary skill to be a centre in putting his winger away.

5. [uRichard Owen - Contracted[/u
Richie has been a good player for us this year and I hope he has a speedy recovery from a leg break which looked pretty nasty. Played well for us whether on the wing or at fullback.

6. [uJacob Miller - Contracted[/u
Our top try scorer I believe and has played well especially when Brian Smith arrived. He needs a calm head to play at 7 who also has a decent kicking game so that he can be complemented well and have pressure taken off him as well as allow him to have his natural running game. I also think his defence has improved over the season

7. [uTim Smith - Released[/u
One of the best passers and organisers on his day. Poor kicking game though this season and IMO I would have let him go at the end of this season anyway. However he needs to be replaced by someone with a strong kicking game as well as a good organizing head to work well with Miller. Its an ashame that he ended his way at this club the way he did.

8. [uNick Scruton - Contracted[/u
Really good season from the big man and took the captaincy roll well when Kirmond was injured. Played massive minutes throughout the season aswell as playing with numerous injuries. Hopefully in the off season he gets them sorted and comes back fitter and stronger for another big year next year.

9. [uPaul McShane - to: Castleford[/u
Thought he was a solid player for us but also had flaws. He gave 100% and hope he does well at Cas but not too well



10. [uScott Anderson - Contracted[/u
Scott Anderson is a good prop forward who never takes a backward step, had a few injuries this season but we are definitely a better team when he is playing as he is a player who plays big minutes as well as giving 100%.

11. [uAli Lauitiiti - Retired[/u
What a wonderful career this player has had. A real professional and an attacking threat on his day. Hope you have a good retirement and glad to see one of the best overseas imports play for us.

12. [uDanny Kirmond - Contracted[/u
Thought Danny has been carrying injuries all season but yesterday looked backed to near his best. Big effort from him yesterday and hope he can keep that up after a good off season and come out firing at the beginning of next with nothing holding him back.

13. [uDanny Washbrook - to: Hull FC[/u
Underrated player who gives his all. Solid in defence and I think will be missed next season but I wish him the best and thank him for his efforts since hes been at the club as he has let no one down and trys his hardest. (Just imagine if he threw a better pass against Leeds in the play-offs what could have been!)

14. [uPita Godinet - OOC[/u
Had a few injuries this season also. Still think that Hooker is his best role as he isnt much of a talker (from what I see) which organizes the team nor have much of a kicking game. Hope he stays next season as I definitely see him impact when he comes off the bench injecting pace and quick play of the balls. Would definitely keep him next year if we could.

15. [uMatt Ryan - to: Bradford Bulls[/u
A decent player who gave his all no matter where played. Good luck Matt.

16. [uMickael Simon - Contracted[/u
IMO has been our best sigining, great acceleration and pace for a bigman aswell as decent hands. Needs to learn when to give an offload and when to keep and play it safe. If he could put on a few KG of muscle he would be a real powerhouse and definitely a player to wreck a few defences.

17. [uMatty Ashurst - Contracted[/u
Quite a few injuries this year but as witness he is a very good player that is also quite skillful. I think if next year he can stay fit he will be one of out better players.

18. [uDan Smith - to: Huddersfield[/u
A good young talent with a big engine and good hands for a bigman. Goodluck for the future.

19.[u Jon Molloy - OOC[/u
I would resign for next season as he is a good squad player and has not let anyone down at all this season.

20. [uJarrod Sammut - to: Workington[/u
Dont think anyone knew where to play him, brain farts and fullback aswell as being an easy target when defending. Guess he never had a proper chance but wish him best of luck in the future.

21. [uMax Jowitt - Contracted[/u
Exciting young prospect hopefully will be given that number 1 shirt in a couple of years time. A big future ahead.

22. [uJordan Crowther - Contracted[/u
Played well for a young lad in such a physical position. Hopefully has a good off season and plays a few more first team games before becoming a regular. Also a big future ahead

23. [uLopini Paea - Released[/u
Thought he played well first couple of games but got injured and then left. Good luck in the future.

24. [uTom Johnstone - Contracted[/u
Another one of our youngsters that has a big future ahead and hopefully it is for Trinity. Very pacey aswell as safe under the highball. Hope he plays more regular next season so he can develop even more. Starting shirt please



25. [uIan Kirke - OOC[/u
Honestly don't know why we signed him, past and it has all the gear but no idea. Yes he has had a few injuries but IMO he contributed nothing but I wish him best in the future.

26. [uChris Annakin - OOC[/u
Played awesome yesterday and never took a backwards step. Some people say he is not big enough but if he runs like he did yesterday he gains us a few penalties aswell as ratting their defence. Hopefully sign him for a few more seasons.

27. [uKyle Trout - OOC?[/u
Not had a chance really, was messed about position wise not letting him settle down. Best of the luck for the future.

28.[u Joe Arundal - OOC[/u
He has been a decent signing, good foot work. Would try get someone better but if can not I guess he can do a job.

29. [uGeorge Griffin - Loan return: Salford[/u
Did a reasonable job, goodluck

30. [uJordan Hand - Loan return: St Helens[/u
Did a reasonable job, goodluck

31. [uBen Kavanagh - Loan from: Widnes[/u
Not seen much at back end of season but is decent, would not retain though.

32. [uStu Howarth - Contracted[/u
Good squad player who will give his all for us.

33. [uKevin Locke - Released[/u
World class on his day, unfortunately never saw the best of him aswell as him carrying an injury but thanks for the effort that he did show but sad that he left the club in the way that he did.

34. [uMichael Sio - Contracted[/u
What a signing he looks, strong and can play big minutes in numerous positions cant wait to see him next year after a full pre-season.

35. [uJordan Tansey - Contracted[/u
Played really well yesterday and IMO his best position is at fullback and he is very skillfull and safe under the high ball. Good utility value aswell, if he does play at fullback next year hopefully Max has a few to hopefully slowly make him a first team starter.
36. Anthony Walker - OOC

37. [uAnthony Mullaly - Loan from: Huddersfield, Destination: Leeds[/u
Really impressed with this player, he came here with nothing to prove with a contract for next year already waiting for him at Leeds. He is a big unit with great footwork and will be a very good player for Leeds next year. However if you're not enjoying it Anthony come back here!!



38. [uLee Smith - OOC[/u
Good utility value and also good goal kicker, however if it is true that he didnt want to play because he had a contract waiting for him at Bradford if they got up then Im sorry but I wouldent offer him a contract for next season.

39. [uBill Tupou - OOC[/u
Really good signing for us and hopefully after more sessions and having a consistant partner at the side of him will start to put his winger away. A big lad for a centre with plenty of strength aswell as pace. Would try to keep.

40. [uScott Moore - Loan from Scott Moore[/u
Penalty Machine and was begging for him to be taken off yesterday for him to score the last try. Woulden't resign him though but best of luck and thank you.

41. [uAndy Yates - Contracted[/u
Solid in defence but needs to work on his attack more, hopefully a pre-season will improve him.

41. [uSimon Grix - Loan from: Warrington, Destination - Halifax[/u
Guess we were just helping a brother out!

Contracts as far as I can tell. Went back to confirm most, but add details if anyone knows better:
Not quite sure about Johnstone and Jowitt.

1 Craig Hall 2016
2 Chris Riley OOC
3
4 Reece Lyne 2017
5 Richard Owen 2017
6 Jacob Miller 2017
7
8 Nick Scruton 2016
9
10 Scott Anderson 2016
11 Ali Lauititi - Retired
12 Kirmond 2016
13 Danny Washbrook - To Hull

14 Pita Godinet OOC
15
16 Mickael Simon 2016
17 Matty Ashurst 2016
18
19 Jon Molloy OOC
20
21 Max Jowitt ?
22 Jordan Crowther 2016
23
24 Tom Johnstone ?
25 Ian Kirke OOC
26 Chris Annakin OOC
27
28 Joe Arundal - OOC
29
30
31 Ben Kavanagh - OOC
32 Stuart Howarth 2016
33
34 Michael Sio 2016
35 Jordan Tansey 2016
36 Anthony Walker 2016 ?
37 Anthony Mullally - Going to Leeds
38 Lee Smith to end of season
39 Bill Tupou - to end of season
40 Scott Moore - loan to end of season
41 Andy Yates 2016

If you put that in to a team that is in contract, we look like this at the moment. Not bad but there is a glaring hole in the middle.


1 Jordan Tansey
2 Tom Johnstone
3 Craig Hall
4 Reece Lyne
5 Richard Owen
6 Jacob Miller
7
8 Nick Scruton
9 Michael Sio
10 Scott Anderson
11 Matty Ashurst
12 Danny Kirmond
13 Mickael Simon

14 Anthony Walker
15 Andy Yates
16 Jordan Crowther
17 Stuart Howarth
18 Max Jowitt

simon grix back to wire and a couple on the way to Wakefield .

I'll merge this one with the Who Is contracted for next year thread.

Dreadnaught I agree with all your assessments.
I thought we sign Walker for another year but not sure. I'd keep him if we didn't

As for Arundal, he's no international centre but I think he has steadily improved this year. I'd keep him and replace the other centre position if we can but in order I think we need a Scrum half with an organising/kicking game to partner Miller; then it depends whether the coach can make something of Hall for the centre but I'd like to see an attacking/line breaking centre, then I'd resign Molloy and another prop to cover Mullally and Tupou for the wing.

Should probably make this a sticky as we'll talk a lot about squad over the coming months.

yes now the work begins

Agree with you on most of it except for two.

1: If Lynne has any chance of making it and IMHO he’s on a final warning then it’s clearly as a centre - al be it a very average one - he’s never a winger in a million years. He’s also way behind Topou, Johnstone, Owen, Tansey and Hall who are all more accomplished wingers

2: Scott Moore, he is a bit of a penalty machine but he’s also an good hooker and a genuine game changer. He’s also a troubled soul and if we keep Smith as Coach he’s the kind of player who finds a home with us and generally responds - so I’d keep him.

Also you seem to have forgotten Walker?

TBH I've never been a big fan of Scott Moore but he was excellent on Saturday. Made some real good yards scooting from dummy half and obviously the try at the end wasn't bad either.
I wouldn't be averse to keeping him.

We had yesterday the basics of a decent team or certainly a better one especially with a good coach and a strong pre-season. Here is where id go, who I’d keep and where I’d strengthen.

As for the coaching team I really don’t think to many on here are in a position to comment regarding who should stay and go - other than to say improvement is required.

I think my team is reasonable and possibly capable of missing the bottom four with a bit more luck than we got this year. That’s all we can ask for followingg this season IMO - it will take a few seasons to get this one out of our systems.

First choice

Jowitt/Tansey

Tupou

New Centre

New Centre

Johnstone/Owen

Absolute quality experienced H/B

Miller

Scruton

Godinet/Sio (BOTH OFFER UTILITY IN OTHER POSITIONS)

Anderson

Kirmond

Ashurst

New LF

Sub:

Moore (if we keep him) or another pivot player

Simon

New Prop

Anakin

Replacement players

Crowther PROP
Walker Prop
Yates Prop

Jowitt S/R
New S/R

Christian Ackroyd H/B (Promoted from Academy)

If we must players

Howarth
Hall
Lyne

That’s 6 quality signings creating a squad of 29 - we finished this season with a squad of 33.

I’m assuming we will have more cash due to the reduction in playing personal and the BV deal. Also Smith in particular was a big wage.

However I’m hoping for less injuries and better conditioned team. More quality and versatility. Also this year proved you can pick up players later in the season if needed.

I'd keep Arundal. No world beater but he's done ok and we won't be able to sign Internationals so he is a cut the cloth to fit the budget guy.

Not for me. We'll end up in the same position if we don't endeavour to improve our 3/4s

New I missed someone haha, long post..
Anthony Walker I would sign and hopefully a good pre-season of slimming down and increasing his strength will improve his game next year.

I liked the look of him against KR, has he been injured?

We have just signed Antony England from wire today,
club to announce it by weekend

I think he came on a 18m contract from memory

Don't know anything about this lad, what position is he - is he any good?

Had a belting game against St George at start of the season. Hes a prop forward and probably bigger than what we have already. He seems steady away to me!

28 Yrs old 6ft-4", 17stone 7lbs played for Dewsbury, Feath, Gateshead & Cas. Position:- Prop.

He's a big, solid unit, with a chippy attitude - wasn't he the one who wanted to feyt everyone when Wire came to us earlier this season?

Is Simon tied up for next year?