Do American players count on quota? As Bain was born in America

Its not about where you are born, its about where you play your junior rugby.

Not at all and I don't completely disagree with your post. You just said he hadn't had a fight with a teammate in 10 years or whatever it was, I just remembered this incident to add to to it.

Ateotd I don't know Bateman from Adam outside of playing RL but I do know Powell is big on not just bringing in the right players but the right people who are not going to be divisive.

I know he's got that mongrel in him as a player, that's enabled him to be the best he can be and he's a winner but personally, that's where it's best left and you can fall out with your teammates without it turning into a full-on fight. I know RL like most pro sports is a bit different to the average 9 to 5 office job when it comes to sorting out differences but still, it's not exactly what you want to hear about and can often form clicks in a team.

At best though there's no denying he's got somewhat of a reputation and a temper, who seems to throw his hands to sort problems out with his teammates. So I don't think there's a problem in at least having a conversation about whether he'd fit in with the group we currently have. That's even if he's willing to come to little old Trinity.

Not aimed at you at all, the culprits know who they are.

Sorry Wildthing,I misread the situation.Like BG say's I should have spotted the 'for all concerned' bit.Duh!

Re Matty Russell - we are having a discussion as to whether he has played for us on loan before ??
I'm sure he has but we can't find any confirmation anywhere

Now that you mention it, I have memories of him playing for us when he was at Wire and I think Tony Smith loaned him as a favour when we were low on numbers. I'm not sure that you've planted a false memory though now because I can't find anything. Usually RL project as most things right and we're not on his list of teams.

Thinking about it, I always used to get Matty Russell sometimes confused with Jamie Shaul, similar style, wing/FB and look similar on TV and he played for us a few times a couple of years ago.

Matty Russell has never played for Wakefield.

...and regarding the above, I don't think a good measurement for someone's behaviour is "he had a fight with Curtis Scott", seen as though in a 5 year NRL career he managed get arrested on 11 different allegations of assault, fractured a civilians nose and cheekbone in a nightclub and choking / assaulting, stalking and committing domestic violence on his (now ex) girlfriend. I'm very reserved on Rugby League players and what they do outside the game but Curtis Scott is a piece of work.

Thanks Jamie



...thought he had

You had me thinking he had for a second.

No one said it was, I just remembered he'd had a fight with him, as well as that one earlier in his career with Mossop, where the Police were involved and he got a big fine.

As for Curtis Scott, he's a different story and luckily he's not in RL anymore and is pretending to be a boxer.

Thoughts on today's announcement?
I don't even know if it's a player.

Great position we are in where you can get excited about possible signings.

The suspense is absolutely awful but somewhat nice for once that someone in the know hasn’t leaked it prior to the scheduled release.

Player or ground improvements ?

Extention of a contract...???

Tbh be happy with any of the above. All seems very positive

The squad for Friday is being announced at mid-day

Yes it is maybe with somone like olly Russell in it

They are implying it's a 4 year deal for someone but will announce tonight.

My hope of Rodwell extended deal maybe!

Jordan Abdull returning to Hull FC from 2025

With it being announced tonight, wonder if it’s a player from overseas?

They’ve tweeted it’s a 4 year extension so am thinking atoni or rodwell

Can’t see anywhere where it says extension

Max Jowitt