I'm starting to change my mind on this signing a bit.

When you look at the other teams and who they are signing, we need to step up just to remain in that top 8 group.
Brough is obviously part of this....as is Kopczak

When you think that Salford will have Hastings on a permanent basis, Leeds will have Hurrell, Lolohea and Crosby, Huddersfield have started looking at names with their new coach who certainly picked them up last year, and of course Catalan have added Tomkins and Uate so they are going to be pushing us too.

Above us
Sts will have Naiqama, Paulo and Coote which I think will improve them further
Wigan have Hardaker if he ever get's on the field
Warrington have Blake Austin coming in

I think London and Hull KR will struggle across the season but in one off games they'll cause a stir and I'm sure they'll target us.

I don't think Cas have changed much and I think they'll need to up their game same as we do.
Hull haven't done anything yet but they'll be looking to improve by simply getting a fit team on the field.

Everybody except London and Hull KR have a decent shout at top 8 and most probably fancy a crack at the 5 as well.

I'm looking forward to it already.

Well I am going to have the courage of my convictions and stick with my initial opinion. This signing is a mistake, the risk just isn’t worth the reward. Having seen Broughy up close both on and off the field in both RL and non RL environments, he is not the type of fella you want around other potentially impressionable young men.

Sorry but I think we have dropped a clanger here.

It's not like we are making him a mentor for our young.
Finn and the other senior players can do that.

Well the more I think about it the more I am encouraged by this signing.
I know all about DB's past but I think there are some strong personalities at Wakefield who will sort out any potential disruption. On the plus side we have all his attributes to look forward to!
I will even renew my ST now.

It’s a win win situation for me as we now have one of the best half’s in super league but also cover if things go wrong. On his day there are few better kickers or passers of the ball and I for one can’t wait to see him run out in our club colours . Bet Pauli n co can’t wait to be put through gaps now instead of battering their way up field . Most on here will admit last season we were at times headless when it came to last plays and keeping the pressure on , now we have a guy who has all the guile n skill to unpick those defences and I for one can’t wait to see him run out in a wakey shirt .

Broughy is not on my list I'd have but he's here now so let him get on with it.

one thing I won't do is come on here and say I told you so as if I knew what I was talking about as I'll leave that to them that are paid for doing it and so far has done it well

Uate has signed for Hudds mate, not Catalans. Catalans have also brought in Smith but lost Drinkwater, big loss for them that.

I think Salford could do with some more forward power to make use of Hastings, Lui, and Sio IMO. They've let about 10 players go and just brought 4 in, their squad looks crazy thin. just looking 3 of the 4 new signings came in at the end of last season as well.

There are some on here that think they know what their talking about, but they don't get paid for it and don't let them tell you any different.

That would be you then?

Incredible just incredible

Ah Vasty, not posting under WakeyTrin1873 today then?

Shouldn't you be on the VT causing bother and making a tool of yourself

Wait, you can have more than one account on here?

Fishermanscap, Vastman and now Wakeytrin1873? Next you will be telling me he was behind the infamous Trinity18

I agree I too have many doubts about this signing and yes others have signed keynote players but with the exception of Warrington these squads are short of depth. They are gambling on keeping the majority of their squads injury free.

I have doubts but I am happy with Brough, a lot of other clubs in worse positions currently.

I’m not sure where you’ve got this idea from but just so you know, miller made twice as many TA than brough. Hampshire made more too. His short range kicking isn’t that great, poorer since the new ball design, and we scored few tries on last tackle options last season, and when we did it was usually Gaskell that orchestrated those.
His goal kicking has also gone down hill about 65% success rate last year.
What he will do is get you territory with his long range kicking. He’s a master at getting the ball in the right place, with plenty of time, to go to the right place. Expect a few more 40/20s next season. I reckon a change / refresh is just what he needs. He will always give 100% effort of that you can be sure.

Thank you for your professional assessment of Brough
Looks like you're a little bitter there

Standard for any shudds fan since the merger

You do realise that we will very likely have Miller, Hampshire and Brough all playing at the same time.
If it clicks, which of course there is no guarantee, we will have an extremely dynamic attack and with the likes of Pauli, Fifita and Kopczak running off them, it could be an interesting season for Trinity.

Come om Trin !

Personally I still think this could be a risky signing especially with it being a two year deal.

HOWEVER having watched the England scrum half perform today I would take Broughy every time over that vastly overrated player.

It may still be but ateotd if Brough doesn't come and play like we know he can, he'll be in the reserves because I can't see CC standing for any dramatics from him. He just needs to keep his head down and play RL and I think especially this upcoming season he'll play well because he's got a point to prove.

Well I'll tell you what if Richey myler can play for England were in for a broughy fest

Myler is nowhere near international quality. Never has been, never will be.
Brough's temperament has cost him dear over the years (at International level) but, if Chester can keep him under "control", Brough still has enough quality, especially with his kicking game, to do a great job for Trinity.

I'm already looking forward to the new season and Trinity could make a real push for a play off spot and then, hold tight, it could be interesting.

Personally im happy with Broughy. Whilst Rocky has shown promise at no 7 i dont think we will be able to make top 5 again if he is our main partner to Milky. Likewise Reynolds, who i imagine is only here as back up.

If we are being honest, can any name a British no 7, who is better than Brough, avaliable, within our budget and wants to play for Trin? I cant think of one.

Even if signing Brough doesnt work, we still have Rocky to step in.

Lets get behind him from the off and hope he takes us to the next level in the short time he will be with us.

Adam Milner another water carrier not international

Picking Milner above Ashurst was simply a joke call. Was Ashurst unavailable through injury?