Thought I'd kick off a thread where we can discuss possible transfer targets for the coming season., I'd like to keep it realistic if we can!

Please try to add some reasoning for your suggestions rather than just posting a random name, a bit of back ground on the player, why he might be available and why we could use his talents in the team.

Tim Smith would be top of my list

I'll kick us off Martin Kennedy from the Brisbane Broncos Looks surplus to requirements after the Broncos signed Melbourne prop Mitch Garbutt and could look to rebuild his career in the SL after injury ruined what looked like a great 2013/14. He was travelling reserve for Queenslands SoO team until his injury prevented him from taking up the role. 25 years old standing 6'3" and weighing 18st 7lbs so has the size and pedigree to be a great acquisition, I think he's also a former team mate of Scott Anderson from his time at the Broncos. James Webster has openly spoken about adding some really big size and power to the team for next year and Kennedy certainly brings that. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_K ... gby_league)

I'll kick us off Martin Kennedy from the Brisbane Broncos Looks surplus to requirements after the Broncos signed Melbourne prop Mitch Garbutt and could look to rebuild his career in the SL after injury ruined what looked like a great 2013/14. He was travelling reserve for Queenslands SoO team until his injury prevented him from taking up the role. 25 years old standing 6'3" and weighing 18st 7lbs so has the size and pedigree to be a great acquisition, I think he's also a former team mate of Scott Anderson from his time at the Broncos. James Webster has openly spoken about adding some really big size and power to the team for next year and Kennedy certainly brings that. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_K ... gby_league)

I agree but if we don't commit to signing a big dominant front row we will not see the best of Tim Smith!

When we're on the front foot Tim Smith looks like the best half back in the league but when we're not he looks like one of the worst.

Quote ="The Avenger"I'll kick us off Martin Kennedy from the Brisbane Broncos Looks surplus to requirements after the Broncos signed Melbourne prop Mitch Garbutt and could look to rebuild his career in the SL after injury ruined what looked like a great 2013/14. He was travelling reserve for Queenslands SoO team until his injury prevented him from taking up the role. 25 years old standing 6'3" and weighing 18st 7lbs so has the size and pedigree to be a great acquisition, I think he's also a former team mate of Scott Anderson from his time at the Broncos. James Webster has openly spoken about adding some really big size and power to the team for next year and Kennedy certainly brings that. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_K ... gby_league)'" Kennedy only joined Brisbane this season from the Roosters so not an former teamate of Anderson. Very good player who i would love to get here. Lopini Paea the prop from Catalans is a rumour going around. He's out of contract and had a couple of injuries i think but would add some bite to the front row.

Quote ="The Avenger"I'll kick us off Martin Kennedy from the Brisbane Broncos Looks surplus to requirements after the Broncos signed Melbourne prop Mitch Garbutt and could look to rebuild his career in the SL after injury ruined what looked like a great 2013/14. He was travelling reserve for Queenslands SoO team until his injury prevented him from taking up the role. 25 years old standing 6'3" and weighing 18st 7lbs so has the size and pedigree to be a great acquisition, I think he's also a former team mate of Scott Anderson from his time at the Broncos. James Webster has openly spoken about adding some really big size and power to the team for next year and Kennedy certainly brings that. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_K ... gby_league)'" Kennedy only joined Brisbane this season from the Roosters so not an former teamate of Anderson. Very good player who i would love to get here. Lopini Paea the prop from Catalans is a rumour going around. He's out of contract and had a couple of injuries i think but would add some bite to the front row.

Kear from Bulls good wing and full back and maybe gale If tigers havent signed him.

I'm pretty sure he's gone to hull kr

Before we get too deep, can anyone explain the situation as to the loanees, ie which are staying and which are not. Then we can get a clear pitcher along with the known contracted players as to the current and future team.

As far as we know at present only 5 of yesterday's team will be here next year which is amazing when you consider how well they've played in recent weeks.

From yesterday's 17
Sammut - signed
Owen - loan
Keinhourst - loan
Lyne - signed
Riley - loan
Sykes - off contract
Smith - loan
Raleigh - retiring (thanks Andy)
McShane - signed
Scruton - signed
Kirmond - signed
Gilmour - loan
Washbrook - off contract

Wildey - off contract
Lauitiiti - off contract
Tautai - leaving for Wigan
Moore - leaving for Bradford

Not playing yesterday
Godinet - signed
Ryan - signed
Collis - signed
Anderson - signed
Walshaw - off contract
Mathers - off contract
Molloy - off contract
D Smith - signed
Seijka - off contract
Anakin - signed
Trout - signed
Crowther - signed
Jowitt - signed
Johnston - signed
Shulver - off contract

New signings
Craig Hall
Matty Ashurst
Mickael Simon

I'll stand being corrected if I've got any of that wrong

Siejka - Off contract
Shulver - Off contract
Fairbank - Back at Huddersfield already

Which leaves us looking like this:

Full Back: Jowitt
Wings: Johnston / Hall
Centres: Collis / Lyne
Halfs: Sammut
Props: Scruton / Anderson / Simon / D Smith / Trout
Hookers: McShane / Godinet
2nd Row: Kirmond / Ryan / Ashurst / Anakin
Loose: Crowther

Missed hookers off there avenger.
Mcshane, Godinet & Wildie(?)

I think we'll sign a maximum of 9 players to add to that squad but more probably just 8.

Likely retention are Lauitiiti / Owen / Keinhourst
Meaning just 5 or 6 more signings, so back to the original topic of potential Signings for next year

Thanks The Avenger, didnt realise just how fluid it all is, hope M/C and the rest are busy because i think we should be further down the line than this. I am sure they are talking to many players but going back to the original thread it would appear we do need to be looking at most positions not as i first thought prop forwards. Hope we are not waiting for money coming in from season tickets.

Trout and Anakin are signed til 2015.
Maybe if the squad is trimmed, these two may get more game time.

Fuifui Moimoi

I haven't seen anything OFFICIAL about Moore signing for Bradford. Tim Smith and Chris Riley should be high up the list along with a couple of props and a fullback ilike McNally at Leigh if Mathers isn't retained. Washbrook and Sykes to be released.

Moore signed for Widnes I Think

www.rlwc2013.com/player/antoni-maria/269 www.zerotackle.com/nrl/rugby-lea ... es-hasson/ en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lopini_Paea The above three bruisers would add real punch and size to the WTW front row, two of the three smashed us a few weeks ago playing for Les Catalan and all three are out of contract this season.

www.rlwc2013.com/player/antoni-maria/269 www.zerotackle.com/nrl/rugby-lea ... es-hasson/ en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lopini_Paea The above three bruisers would add real punch and size to the WTW front row, two of the three smashed us a few weeks ago playing for Les Catalan and all three are out of contract this season.

Which one?

Not seen anything official regarding either player i mentioned.

Quote ="supercat"Which one? Not seen anything official regarding either player i mentioned.'" www.zerotackle.com/super-league/ ... ract-1152/ www.zerotackle.com/super-league/ ... ford-1294/ Both contracted to Bulls with no official announcement that going elsewhere at the moment.

Quote ="supercat"Which one? Not seen anything official regarding either player i mentioned.'" www.zerotackle.com/super-league/ ... ract-1152/ www.zerotackle.com/super-league/ ... ford-1294/ Both contracted to Bulls with no official announcement that going elsewhere at the moment.

Trout is never in this world a prop. I don't know much about Simon but I still think we are missing a replacement for Tautai and if Simon has not got the same passion and enthusiasm as Richard Moore then we need another prop as well!

After the way Richard Moore has played this season and after his effort in trying to catch McGillvary on Sunday I would hope we are looking at giving him another year.The bloke gives it his all from the moment he comes on to the moment he goes off.Depends who we keep to what we need coming in ie regards Mathers who I think we missed on Sunday and Washbrook who is back to his normal game did hear Sykes not offered contract extension so no doubt Sammut would go to 6.Our big question is whats happening with Tim Smith if we cant get him back then we need to look at Godinet filling the gap or bring a good organiser in at 7.

has Anakin resigned now?

Think he signed a two year deal at the end of last season, so he`s here until end of 2015 anyway.