Washaw isn't a centre he is a second rower. Where has he been playing all year, hhmmm second row. He hasn't got the speed to be a decent centre. He has the makings to be an outstanding second rower.

H's clearly a second row who can play centre - see Kirmond.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Just read this off Wikipedia on Sykes....

Paul successfully converted during 2005 to the centre position where his powerful running and strong tackling are seen to their best advantage.
2005 was a record breaking year for Sykes. On 27 February against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Sykes kicked 12 goals from 12 attempts to break a 17 year old London club record.
Further records for most goals and most points followed at the seasons end and in recognition of these achievements Paul was voted Supporters Player of the Year for 2005. Harlequins centre Paul Sykes has confirmed his expected move to Bradford for next season on a two-year contract.
Paul Sykes made his Great Britain début in the 42-14 victory over the French on 22 June 2007, scoring one try.Sykes has also represented the England in their warm up match against Wales before the 2009 Four Nations.

I was clapping in agreement not disagreement. I believe this is a great signing, and can remember whrn we got pumped down in london. Its when Jules O'neill played for us, apparently causing trouble.

Ah yes, wasn't it 'cardgate'?

Good signing in my opinion, based on what he can do rather than what he has sometimes done wrong. He has outstanding stats, especially kicking, which we need.
His tackling has been shown up occassionally but mainly at international level when it was a positional thing.

He is a Wakefield player now. I support him.

..............and I hope he follows the lead of Agar, Washbrook and Raleigh. Each were slagged off by the fans of the clubs they left as being rubbish signings. All have done great work at Wakefield.

'apparently' on the way down on the coach and 'apparently' a certain player getting fleeced at poker. Ahh the good old days.

Yep, deffo the good old days! ! !

Given that this is a squad game and we have a long season ahead of us AND that Sykes has terrific utility value, I think this is a very astute signing; particularly if Bradford are paying part of his salary.

Good work.

Walshaw didn't look too shabby in the leeds friendly when he beat the leeds defenders and then made a poor pass inside. Mellars isnt exactly lightening is he?

No one is saying he can't play Centre it's just the general consensus is that he will eventually be a S/F and a good one to boot.

Happy with this, good as John has been with the boot in the last 2 games he clearly isnt a natural specialist kicker in the same way sykes is. We're hardly gushing with ability in the centres, although Mellers has had a good couple of games Collis doesnt look up to much at all based on the little time he has had.

Give him a run at centre, dont think he is too good at 6 from memory.

Welcome aboard lad.

Think that's harsh on collis. Makes decent yards in the carry and can defend. Collis looks to be able to utilise the step well. Think we will see him come good.

Not broken any pots but been decent all the same, also struggling with a hamstring injury.

Not sure Collis has been fully fit since the start of the season. A rest will do him good.

Paul Sykes at Wakey, hope we can get Elima when fit and I'm in heaven. On a serious note I think Sykes is a great addition to the squad as so far Collis and Mellars have just been happy to do enough knowing competition is limited.

I don't think thats true of Andy Raleigh, always very popular at Huddersfield, my recollection is Giants fans telling you that you had a good un there.

We could certainly have used him at KR last week.

As for Paul Sykes, suddenly you have a lot more options across your backline, more than just cover IMO. Perhaps a back version of Andy Raleigh, often not really appreciated but an unsung player who makes the team better.

Mellors and Collis in my view have performed well with Cockayne and Fox in support.If the Wakey board want Sykes who are we to judge them yet when all the pre season signings have not let us down so far.

Fair point about Raleigh, maybe I misunderstood but I seem to remember some comments about him not being good enough for a prop.....either way, I like him, I'm glad you gave him up.

If Bradford went into admin would the Paul Sykes loan deal be off ?

Nah...we'd just bung the administrator a fiver and he would be our's...that's how administration works isn't it ?????

If the bulls went into admin I think he would become a free agent , and free to sign for who he wants .

What games have some of you lot been watching lately, Collis & Mellors have been great in the last 3 or 4 games which is line with our upward surge in recent form.

Collis hasn't played in the last 1 1/2 games due to bad hamstrings and is missing this week as well?