Matty Nicholson, a second rower for the Worcester Wolves, is reportedly on his way out of the team, according to sources from Australia.
Nicholson, who only transferred to Wolves from Wigan Warriors in the middle of the 2022 Super League season, has been connected to a move to the Canberra Raiders of the NRL.
Which three players might Warrington try to sign in place of the departing second rower?
Johannes Bateman
It would make sense for Wolves to jump on him when Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson is visiting Britain this week to pitch him to Super League teams. Since joining the Concord club prior to the 2023 NRL season, the second-rower has been one of Wests’ better players, yet for whatever reason Richardson and
co seem to be regarded as more than the club needs. With several more years ahead of him at thirty, Bateman would combine with Lachlan Fitzgibbon or Ben Currie to form a potent second-row tandem.
Sam Stone
Sam Stone, who is now with Salford Red Devils, has established himself as one of Paul Rowley’s most dependable strikers. Salford supporters have often praised him for his defensive prowess and line running. Given the 20-year-old’s presence and physicality at such a young age, it would be challenging to replace Nicholson with a comparable replacement, but Stone would undoubtedly provide the Wolves a formidable offensive weapon.
Emmanuel Waine
Emmanuel Waine, a man-destroying ball, has struggled with injuries and hasn’t been able to fully demonstrate his abilities for the London Broncos in the 2024 Super League. Nonetheless, the international player from Papua New Guinea demonstrated his strength during the Broncos’ pre-friendly matchup with the Castleford Tigers, as he threw several Tigers players in both attack and defence. Warrington manager Sam Burgess is rumoured to be a punter for Waine, but the 27-year-old may end up being a great long-term find because the boss is not above taking chances.
