Looking to their next excuse.

A statement from Orford about how much he is looking forward to next season with the Bulls would help..

I think an article or statement regarding Orford committing to the remainder of his contract would be just as effective as the signing of a marquee player tbh.

Good news or bad, I'm hoping for some kind of closure on all of this over the next few days or so..

I have it on the highest authority that the club will not conduct its negotiations through the media, no matter how much that might be the wish of (understandably) impatient fans. I have it on equal authority that the club is of course fully aware that good news on the halves front would boost the pledges - so they will not be deliberately withholding anything!



Lack of closure does not necessarily mean lack of action. I understand a great deal is going on behind the scenes. But remember, premature disclosures can seriously weaken bargaining positions and can prove very expensive, as those who have been involved in serious negotiations themsleves will be fully aware. I suggest continued patience is the only realistic option right now?

My comments were based on Connor's recent tweets more than anything else. According to him we were set for a 'busy 10 days' about 5 days ago. That leaves the rest of this week for something to happen!



Hopefully this leads to the Orford situation being cleared up, but I agree that these things should not be rushed, so I won't be too frustrated if we still don't know anything by this time next week.

Well 3 good signings today. Though I feel Crookes needs to step it up next year, all 3 have potential to be great players.

A new coach and a lot of new players for next year. It may take some time for everyone to gel, but I suspect the Bulls will shock a few people. One thing I like about some of your signings is that they'll be busting a gut to prove themselves. Ainscough, Walker and Raynor for example, all for different reasons but I bet you couldn't ask for players more determined to show everyone what they're capable of.



On a personal note I really, really want Ainscough to become a star - partly because England need all the decent wingers we can get, and also because IMO he was written off ridiculously early by a lot of fans and by Wigan. This idea that he can never, ever get better under the high ball or other kicks is a load of nonsense. He's short so will occasionally get outjumped, but with a big centre giving him some protection, some decent one-on-one coaching and a bit of confidence there's no reason he can't get a lot better. If with all that he still doesn't make it then sobeit, but I have the feeling that too often young British players with obvious flaws in their game are just cast adrift and expected to sort things out for themselves.

He was banging on about quiche last time I checked

Quiche?



Does he play in the NRL?



Can he play at 6?

Pacy French Outside back, plays for St Gaudens

come on then what would everyones 17 be for next season so far considering rumours etc.....



Kearney

Ainscough

Walker

Ah Van

Raynor

Pryce

Hanbury

Lynch

Lestrange

Hargreaves

Whitehead

Elima

Langley



Sub: Donaldson, Scruton, Godwin, Royston....... hard to pick!!!!!

1. Brett Kearney

2. Shaun Ainscough

3. Paul Sykes

4. Shad Royston

5. Patrick Ah Van

6. Leon Pryce

7. Thomas Bosc

8. Bryn Hargreaves

9. Heath L'Estrange

10. Andy Lynch

11. Elliott Whitehead

12. Olivier Elima

13. Jamie Langley



14. Wayne Godwin

15. Nick Scruton

16. James Donaldson

17. Chev Walker