Super League champion Zac Lipowicz has delayed his move to Perth Bears to stay on at Wakefield Trinity for the 2027 season.
Matt Ellis is famed for his bold ambition but even he has been surprised by the speed of Wakefield Trinity's rise to a maiden Super League Grand Final.
For departing players and coaches, each round of the play-offs represents another trip to the last-chance saloon.
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