After listening to all the blurb about Drinkwater prior to and immediately after his signing about how he was just the player we were looking for he has, for whatever reason, been very disappointing. Obviously, injuries have not helped as well as Williams clear dominance in the halves but I expected a lot more. Hayes emergence has, it would seem, made him surplus to requirements and his exit will clear up some funds and a quota spot I guess.

Could be even worse, could be Eddie Yates (one for the oldies)

Posted by Smiffy27 - Wire will have a real battle to get Yates. Compared to some he is very low risk for me. I cannot really see Hudds letting him escape but salary cap can make clubs do strange things & he will obviously be testing just how much he can get.

I can't use the quote button, but an accurate assessment of the situation. Huddersfield have upped there wage offer, and other clubs are involved now as well.

Yates is big mates with Fitzgibbon from days at Newcastle together I believe

I know a few were keen for us to sign McMeeken, well he as signed a 4 year deal with Wakefield

If it would have taken a four year contract to get McMeeken, I'm glad we didn't as four years for a prop at age 31 this time next year is a bit silly.