Mark Applegarth commented on his arrival, saying \u201cI\u2019m really pleased to have Samisoni at the club. He is a player that I have admired for a number of years and I\u2019m sure he will have a massive impact on our squad. He\u2019s a proven player at this level and when we realised he was available, we made a move straight away. He will offer some good competiton for centre spots but he also provides plenty of versatility by being comfortable playing in other area. Samisoni is a great coup for us and we can\u2019t wait to work with him.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Another major signing for Wakefield is second-row Kevin Proctor, who arrives following his controversial sacking by the Gold Coast Titans in the summer. The New Zealand international will add masses of experience to the club this year, which could provide a crucial element to their Super League survival. Similar to Atoni, it is vital that Proctor stays fit this season, as he will be a key component to the Wakefield pack in 2023.<\/p>\n
The club have also faced several big departures, most notably Jacob Miller to Castleford. Miller will be a big loss to Wakefield this season as he was a key player for them in 2022, but the attention now turns to Mason Lino to lead the team this year.<\/p>\n
Rumours are also circulating around 20-year-old star Lewis Murphy. The winger is heavily linked with a move to the NRL. He will be a vital part of the Trinity attack this season as he is a fine finisher. In his debut year, he scored 17 tries in 19 Super League games, proving he already has the quality to perform at the top level and will only get better with time. Murphy is a player Trinity cannot afford to lose if they are to survive the drop.<\/p>\n
Wakefield Trinity are the bookies favourite for the drop, and it will be tough for them to stay in Super League. They have recruited well, but their major signings will need to stay fit and they will need to carry their form from the end of 2022 to give them any chance of surviving.<\/p>\n
Arrivals<\/h3>\n
Kevin Proctor (unattached), Morgan Smith (Featherstone Rovers), Renouf Atoni (Sydney Roosters), Samisoni Langi (Catalans Dragons)<\/p>\n
Departures<\/h3>\n
Jacob Miller (Castleford Tigers), James Batchelor (Hull KR), Tom Johnstone (Catalans Dragons), Yusuf Aydin (Hull KR), David Fifita (released), Sadiq Adebiyi (Keighley Cougars), Tinirau Arona (released), Brad Walker (Keighley Cougars), Thomas Minns (released).<\/p>\n
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