What the strongest Wakefield Trinity XIII looks like after Super League signing spree

It has been all-change for Wakefield Trinity ahead of 2025, as they face a return to Super League.

The likes of Luke Gale and Jermaine McGillvary have departed, and with them take hundreds of games of experience.

Therefore, there’s been quite the rebuild – and here’s how they could line up next year on their return to the big time.

The strongest lineup for Wakefield Trinity in Super League in 2025

Full-back: Max Jowitt

Although Walmsley has featured here on occasion, with Jowitt in the halves, Max Jowitt is currently looking to be the number one for Trinity next season yet again – especially with his kicking ability.

Josh Rourke is the back-up, but might be able to take a starting place after spending the second half of the 2024 season as a starter for London Broncos.

Wingers: Tom Johnstone and Lachlan Walmsley

Tom Johnstone looks to be a bit of a coup, signing from Catalans Dragons in a return to where it all started.

With 117 in 151 Super League games, he’s one of the very best try-scorers in the competition.

It currently looks like it will be Lachlan Walmsley on the opposite wing, as Jermaine McGillvary is retiring at the end of the season.

With 98 tries in 92 RFL Championship games, he’s no slouch either.

They should get the nod over Matty Russell.

Centres: Cameron Scott and Corey Hall

More new signings here, and it’s outside-back Cameron Scott up first, who has signed on a two-year deal from 2025 and was one of the few good performers from the 2024 season for Hull FC.

Meanwhile, Corey Hall, after a season on loan at Castleford Tigers, heads over to Trinity despite a largely disappointing partnership with Jason Qareqare across much of the campaign.

Halves: Jake Trueman and Olly Russell

It’ll likely be a brand-new half-back pairing next year, with Jake Trueman from Hull FC and Olly Russell from Huddersfield Giants two new Super League-quality signings from struggling clubs.

If Trueman can stay fit, he could turn out to be a fantastic signing, back with Daryl Powell. Otherwise, Mason Lino may have to fill in.

Front row: Mike McMeeken, Liam Hood and Renouf Atoni

Thanks to some good back-row recruitment, it seems most likely that new signing Mike McMeeken will be playing in the prop position next year, despite primarily playing in the second-row/ loose-forward positions recently.

Liam Hood will also likely be starting hooker, although he’ll have competition from Thomas Doyle, who has recently signed for another two years.

Renouf Atoni, after injury problems this year, may take the other prop position, with Josh Bowden expected to leave the club at the end of the season.

Back row: Seth Nikotemo, Josh Griffin and Matty Storton

Matty Storton looks to be a top, top signing for Wakefield Trinity, with a plethora of Super League experience.

Meanwhile, the exciting Seth Nikotemo has been signed from NRL side Gold Coast Titans on a three-year deal.

This looks to be a smart deal for a player that will be surrounded by players with experience at this level.

Josh Griffin may keep his starting spot, too – but Isaiah Vagana, who has committed for 2025, could push him for that place after getting up to speed.