2018 Toronto Wolfpack season

Rugby league team season

2018 Toronto Wolfpack season

Championship Rank| 1st
Play-off result| Runners Up
Challenge Cup| 6th Round
2018 record| Wins: 27; draws: 1; losses: 6
Points scored| For: 1086; against: 580
Team information
CEO|  Eric Perez
Head Coach|  Paul Rowley
Captain|

* Josh McCrone

Stadium| Lamport Stadium
Avg. attendance| 6,908
Agg. attendance| 96,714
High attendance| 9,266 (vs.  London Broncos)
Top scorers
Tries|  Liam Kay (26)
Goals|  Ryan Brierley (82)
Points|  Ryan Brierley (214)
| ← 2017 | List of seasons | 2019 →

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This article details the Toronto Wolfpack's rugby league football club's 2018 season. This is the Wolfpack's 2nd season in their history and 1st season in the Championship after the Wolfpack dominated the 2017 League 1 season and earned promotion to 2018 Rugby League Championship.

## Season review

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### September 2017

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After winning the 2017 League 1 season and promotion to the Championship, Toronto immediately sought to improve their squad as they announced that centre Tom Armstrong had signed from Super League side Widnes Vikings.[1] Warrington Wolves prop forward Ashton Sims signed for the Wolfpack on a 2-year deal.[2] Albanian prop Olsi Krasniqi was the next to sign from Salford Red Devils along with Australian prop David Taylor from Canberra Raiders and NRL halfback Josh McCrone from St George Illawarra Dragons.[3]

### October 2017

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October started with Toronto paying £130,000 for the services of loose forward Joe Westerman from Warrington Wolves on a three-year deal.[4] Following this, the Wolfpack acquired hooker Andy Ackers from Championship side London Broncos on a two-year deal.[5] During this month it was revealed that the club would be releasing props Steve Crossley, Tom Dempsey and Shaun Pick whilst halfback Rhys Jacks and hooker Sean Penkywicz would also be released.[6]

### November 2017

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The fixtures for the 2018 season were released and it was revealed that Toronto would travel to relegated Leigh Centurions for the first game of the season, the Wolfpack will play their first 11 games away from home before they host Halifax RLFC on April 28. Toronto would also face Leigh during the annual Summer Bash as the headline match.[7] Club captain, Craig Hall, becomes another departing Wolfpack player, leaving on personal terms for family reasons.[8] The Wolfpack also announced a ground breaking Transatlantic Challenge which would see them face the Bradford Bulls in a pre-season match in 2018 and 2019, with the 2018 fixture being played at Odsal Stadium on 26 January and the 2019 fixture likely to be played in Canada or the United States to promote the sport.[9] Furthermore, Toronto agreed to change their UK base from Brighouse Rangers to Manchester Metropolitan University in order to take advantage of better facilities.[10]

### December 2017

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December started with the announcement that the Wolfpack would kick off the Magic Weekend in 2018 by playing against Toulouse Olympique in order to promote the international teams within the sport and also promote the RFL Championship to a wider audience.[11] It was also revealed that Toronto had signed forward Cory Paterson on a two-year deal from relegated Leigh Centurions.[12] Furthermore, the Wolfpack also signed forward Sam Hopkins and winger Adam Higson on a one-year deals from Leigh.[13][14]

### January 2018

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It was revealed that prop forward Dan Fleming wanted to remain close to home due to the birth of his first child and approached coach Paul Rowley to be released, this was granted and he signed a two-year deal with Championship side Halifax RLFC.[15] Toronto announced that prop forwards Fuifui Moimoi, David Taylor and Ryan Bailey left the club by mutual agreement whilst on a pre-season camp to Portugal.[16] The Wolfpack revealed that newcomer Josh McCrone would captain the side for the 2018 season whilst ex Warrington Wolves prop Ashton Sims would be the club's vice captain. During a press conference for League 1 side Bradford Bulls it was announced that the Wolfpack had entered a dual registration deal with the Bulls.[17] The Wolfpack signed young centre Nick Rawsthorne from Hull F.C. on a two-year deal and also prop forward Jack Buchanan from Widnes Vikings on a one-year deal.[18][19] In their only pre-season friendly, the Wolfpack comfortably beat Bradford 34–0 with Liam Kay scoring two tries and Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e, Cory Paterson, Blake Wallace and Joe Westerman also scoring tries. Ryan Brierley took over the kicking duties and kicked five from six attempts.[citation needed]

### February 2018

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Life in the Championship started well for the Wolfpack as they beat fellow promotions contenders Leigh Centurions 34–12. Former Leigh player Liam Kay scored a hat trick whilst Ryan Brierley, Cory Paterson and Adam Sidlow also scored tries with Brierley rounding things off with five conversions. Following the opening day victory Toronto announced the signing of Australian centre Jake Butler-Fleming from League 1 side York City Knights.[20] A tough trip to Barrow Raiders saw the Wolfpack grind out a hard fought 8–8 draw in bad conditions, second row Andrew Dixon and centre Nick Rawsthorne both scored tries. Following this Toronto beat Championship stalwarts Halifax R.L.F.C. 20–8, superstar prop Ashton Sims made his debut in this match. Winger Adam Higson scored his first two tries for the club with Greg Worthington and Rawsthorne also crossing the line for a try each whilst Brierley kicked two goals. Toronto bolstered their pack by signing retired player Reni Maitua on a two-year deal.[21] Round 4 found Wolfpack with a 47–16 loss to top of the league London Broncos which gave the Wolfpack their biggest loss so far, Dixon and Richard Whiting scoring tries whilst Liam Kay continued his try scoring form with a try. Brierley converted two goals.

### March 2018

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March found Wolfpack at the top of the Championship thanks to the wins over Easter against Featherstone Rovers 24–16. Game against Swinton Lions was their highest scored so far 52–12. Wolfpack strengthen their squad by signing Salford Red Devil's Fullback Gareth O'Brien[22] and NRL's Canterbury Bulldogs Centre Chase Stanley [23] . Impact of the signing was evident during the game against Batley Bulldogs 26–18 where O'Brien scored his first hat-trick for Wolfpack. Stanley made his first try for the team week later against Dewsbury Rams 23–12.

### April 2018

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Despite being plagued with injuries, Easter Monday win against Toulouse Olympique 24–22 followed by two more with Batley Bulldogs 26–18, Dewsbury Rams 23–12 continued Wolfpack dominance at the top of the table. NRL's Manly Sea Eagles Darcy Lussick[24] signing 3 year contract was a much needed addition to the Wolfpack. As Lamport stadium undergoes renovations, first home game was played in London against Halifax RLFC and won by Wolfpack 42-10.

### May 2018

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Prior their first home game of the season Wolfpack has signed Scottish international and Warrington Wolves Full-back Matty Russell.[25] With Lamport Stadium under maintenance, Canadian opener was played at Fletcher's Fields. Game against Swinton Lions was a decisive win for the Toronto Wolfpack 62–14. Clash with Super League's Warrington Wolves ended up in defeat 66-10 thus ending Wolfpack run for Challenge Cup 2018, while game against Toulouse Olimpique at Dacia Magic Weekend found team winning 43–30 with debut try for Matty Russell and 7th hat-trick for the Wolfpack by Liam Kay. With 25 points they continued to lead Championship Table. Last away game was played during Summer Bash 2018 with Toronto Wolfpack winning 28–26 against Leigh Centurions.

### June 2018

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Month of June found Wolfpack undefeated on their home grounds. Game against London Broncos, the only team Wolfpack lost to in the beginning of the season was a sound 32-12 victory. Gareth O'Brien started as a kicker against Dewsbury Rams and continued through the month with games against Barrow Raiders and Leigh Centurions, rivalry between Wolfpack and the former continues as Wolfpack won all three clashes.

### July 2018

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After the game against Sheffield Eagles (a 68–4 win), Toronto Wolfpack secured the Betfred Championship League Leaders Shield 2018. The Wolfpack had their first home defeat during the regular season against Featherstone Rovers (12–30).

## Competitions

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Win Draw Loss

### Pre-season friendlies

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Date | Home | Score | Away | Venue | Tries | Goals | Attendance

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26 January |  Bradford Bulls | 0-34 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Odsal Stadium | Kay (2), Laulu-Togaga'e, Paterson, Wallace, Westerman | Brierley 5/6 | 2,461

### Challenge Cup

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Date | Rnd | Home | Score | Away | Venue | Tries | Goals | Attendance

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16 March | 4th |  Kells ARLFC | 6-56 |  Toronto Wolfpack | The Recreation Ground | Kay (3), Rawsthorne (2), Ackers, Brierley, Laulu-Togaga'e, Pownall, Wallace | Brierley 8/10 | 1,000
22 April | 5th |  Barrow Raiders | 12-16 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Craven Park | Beswick, O'Brien, Rawsthorne | Brierley 2/3 | 1,100
13 May | 6th |  Warrington Wolves | 66-10 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Halliwell Jones Stadium | Higson, Kay | Brierley 1/3 | 6,507

### Championship

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#### Table

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##### Championship

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Pos | Team

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1  |  Toronto Wolfpack | 23  | 20  | 1  | 2  | 866  | 374  | +492  | 41  | The Qualifiers
2  |  London Broncos | 23  | 16  | 1  | 6  | 907  | 423  | +484  | 33
3  |  Toulouse Olympique | 23  | 16  | 1  | 6  | 900  | 438  | +462  | 33
4  |  Halifax | 23  | 16  | 1  | 6  | 643  | 416  | +227  | 33
5  |  Featherstone Rovers | 23  | 16  | 0  | 7  | 819  | 420  | +399  | 32  | Championship Shield
6  |  Leigh Centurions | 23  | 16  | 0  | 7  | 849  | 508  | +341  | 32
7  |  Batley Bulldogs | 23  | 8  | 0  | 15  | 523  | 703  | −180  | 16
8  |  Sheffield Eagles | 23  | 7  | 0  | 16  | 437  | 843  | −406  | 14
9  |  Dewsbury Rams | 23  | 6  | 1  | 16  | 424  | 746  | −322  | 13
10  |  Barrow Raiders | 23  | 5  | 3  | 15  | 382  | 816  | −434  | 13
11  |  Swinton Lions | 23  | 3  | 2  | 18  | 402  | 866  | −464  | 8
12  |  Rochdale Hornets | 23  | 4  | 0  | 19  | 327  | 926  | −599  | 8

Source: [1]

##### Qualifiers

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1  |  Salford Red Devils | 7  | 5  | 0  | 2  | 218  | 75  | +143  | 10  | Super League XXIV
2  |  Leeds Rhinos | 7  | 5  | 0  | 2  | 216  | 137  | +79  | 10
3  |  Hull KR | 7  | 5  | 0  | 2  | 197  | 162  | +35  | 10
4  |  Toronto Wolfpack | 7  | 5  | 0  | 2  | 136  | 118  | +18  | 10  | Million Pound Game
5  |  London Broncos (P) | 7  | 4  | 0  | 3  | 161  | 164  | −3  | 8
6  |  Toulouse Olympique | 7  | 3  | 0  | 4  | 156  | 190  | −34  | 6  | 2019 Championship
7  |  Widnes Vikings (R) | 7  | 1  | 0  | 6  | 92  | 173  | −81  | 2
8  |  Halifax | 7  | 0  | 0  | 7  | 68  | 225  | −157  | 0

Source: [2]
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

#### Results

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Date | Rnd | Home | Score | Away | Venue | Tries | Goals | Attendance

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4 February | 1 |  Leigh Centurions | 12-34 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Leigh Sports Village | Kay (3), Brierley, Paterson, Sidlow | Brierley 5/7 | 5,452
11 February | 2 |  Barrow Raiders | 8-8 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Craven Park | Dixon, Rawsthorne | Brierley 0/2 | 1,266
18 February | 3 |  Halifax | 6-20 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Shay Stadium | Higson (2), Rawsthorne, Worthington | Brierley 2/5 | 2,036
25 February | 4 |  London Broncos | 47-16 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Trailfinders Sports Ground | Dixon, Kay, Whiting | Brierley 2/3 | 1,205
4 March | 5 |  Swinton Lions | 12-52 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Heywood Road | Brierley (2), Butler-Fleming (2), Wallace (2), Ackers, Laulu-Togaga'e, Pownall | Brierley 8/9 | 701
11 March | 6 |  Sheffield Eagles | 10-44 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Olympic Legacy Park | Pownall (2), Whiting (2), Kay, Rawsthorne, Sidlow, Wallace | Brierley 6/8 | 863
23 March | 7 |  Rochdale Hornets | 17-18 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Spotland Stadium | Kay, Maitua, McCrone | Brierley 3/4 | 504
30 March | 8 |  Featherstone Rovers | 16-24 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Post Office Road | Brierley (2), Whiting (2) | Brierley 4/6 | 3,131
2 April | 9 |  Toulouse Olympique | 22-24 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Stade Ernest-Argelès | Rawsthorne (2), Ackers, Kay, Pownall | Brierley 2/5 | 3,513
8 April | 10 |  Batley Bulldogs | 18-26 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Mount Pleasant | O'Brien (3), Bussey, McCrone | Brierley 3/5 | 1,151
15 April | 11 |  Dewsbury Rams | 12-23 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Crown Flatt | Higson (2), Brierley, Maitua, Stanley | Brierley 1/6, Brierley 1 DG | 932
28 April | 12 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 42-10 |  Halifax | New River Stadium | Kay (2), Ackers, Beswick, Brierley, Lussick, Paterson | Brierley 7/7 | 1,656
5 May | 13 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 62-14 |  Swinton Lions | Fletcher's Fields | Kay (3), O'Brien (2), Dixon, Higson, Krasniqi, Rawsthorne, Sidlow, Stanley, Wallace | Brierley 7/12 | 2,917
19 May | 14 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 43-30 |  Toulouse Olympique | St James' Park | Kay (3), Brierley, Dixon, Hopkins, Russell, Stanley | Brierley 5/8, Brierley 1 DG | 38,881[a]
26 May | 15 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 28-26 |  Leigh Centurions | Bloomfield Road | Krasniqi, McCrone, O'Brien, Paterson, Rawsthorne | Brierley 4/5 | 7,877
9 June | 16 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 32-12 |  London Broncos | Lamport Stadium | Paterson (2), Brierley, Kay, McCrone | Brierley 6/7 | 7,384
16 June | 17 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 64-12 |  Dewsbury Rams | Lamport Stadium | O'Brien (2), Ackers, Buchanan, Kay, Lussick, Paterson, Rawsthorne, Russell, Stanley, Wallace | O'Brien 10/11 | 5,937
23 June | 18 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 64-0 |  Barrow Raiders | Lamport Stadium | Kay (2), Rawsthorne (2), Wallace (2), Ackers, Beswick, O'Brien, Paterson, Russell, Sidlow | O'Brien 8/12 | 5,287
30 June | 19 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 46-28 |  Leigh Centurions | Lamport Stadium | Wallace (3), Ackers (2), Russell (2), Kay | O'Brien 7/9 | 6,844
7 July | 20 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 68-4 |  Sheffield Eagles | Lamport Stadium | Higson (2), Stanley (2), Beswick, Brierley, Dixon, Kay, O'Brien, Rawsthorne, Wallace, Whiting | O'Brien 10/12 | 6,329
14 July | 21 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 64-18 |  Batley Bulldogs | Lamport Stadium | Wallace (3), Ackers (2), Beswick, Brierley, Higson, Paterson, Rawsthorne, Stanley, Worthington | O'Brien 4/6, Brierley 4/6 | 6,088
21 July | 22 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 52-10 |  Rochdale Hornets | Lamport Stadium | Wheeler (2), Ackers, Buchanan, Hopkins, Kay, Paterson, Sidlow, Stanley, Whiting | O'Brien 6/10 | 7,144
28 July | 23 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 12-30 |  Featherstone Rovers | Lamport Stadium | Sidlow, Sims | Brierley 2/2 | 8,217

#### Super 8s

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12 August | 24 |  Halifax | 0-14 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Shay Stadium | Ackers, Dixon | O'Brien 3/3 | 1,768
18 August | 25 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 22-28 |  Hull KR | Lamport Stadium | Dixon (2), Rawsthorne | O'Brien 5/5 | 7,540
1 September | 26 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 34-22 |  London Broncos | Lamport Stadium | Caton-Brown, McCrone, O'Brien, Stanley, Wallace | O'Brien 6/6 | 7,557
8 September | 27 |  Salford Red Devils | 28-16 |  Toronto Wolfpack | AJ Bell Stadium | Ackers, Russell, Sidlow | O’Brien 2/3 | 2,509
15 September | 28 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 13-12 |  Toulouse Olympique | Lamport Stadium | Caton-Brown, Rawsthorne, Stanley | O'Brien 0/3, O'Brien 1 DG | 7,923[26]
22 September | 29 |  Toronto Wolfpack | 20-12 |  Widnes Vikings | Lamport Stadium | Paterson, Russell, Wallace | O'Brien 4/5 | 8,281
28 September | 30 |  Leeds Rhinos | 16-17 |  Toronto Wolfpack | Headingley | Paterson, Rawsthorne, Russell | O'Brien 2/4, O'Brien 1 DG | 11,565

#### Million Pound Game

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7 October | MPG |  Toronto Wolfpack | 2-4 |  London Broncos | Lamport Stadium |  | O'Brien 1/1 | 9,266

## Squad statistics

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Statistics include Championship, Challenge Cup and Super 8s matches, as of 9 October 2018.

No  | Player  | Position  | Age | Apps  | Tries  | Goals  | DG  | Points

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1 | Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e | Fullback | 34  | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
2 | Jonathan Pownall | Wing | 27  | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20
3 | Greg Worthington | Centre | 28  | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
4 | Gary Wheeler | Stand-off | 28  | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
5 | Liam Kay | Wing | 27  | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 92
6 | Josh McCrone | Halfback | 31  | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20
7 | Ryan Brierley | Scrum-half | 26  | 23 | 12 | 82 | 2 | 214
8 | Jack Buchanan | Prop | 26  | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4
9 | Bob Beswick | Hooker | 34  | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12
10 | Ashton Sims | Prop | 33  | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4
11 | Andrew Dixon | Second-row | 28  | 27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32
12 | Joe Westerman | Lock | 29  | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
13 | Jack Bussey | Loose forward | 26  | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4
14 | Andy Ackers | Hooker | 25  | 29 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 44
15 | Adam Sidlow | Prop | 31  | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24
16 | Reni Maitua | Second-row | 36  | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
17 | Blake Wallace | Stand-off | 26  | 22 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 56
18 | James Laithwaite | Second-row | 27  | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
19 | Adam Higson | Wing | 31  | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36
20 | Tom Armstrong | Centre | 29  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
21 | Olsi Krasniqi | Prop | 26  | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
22 | Richard Whiting | Second-row | 34  | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28
23 | Nick Rawsthorne | Centre | 23  | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60
24 | Cory Paterson | Lock | 31  | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36
25 | Jake Butler-Fleming | Centre | 26  | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
26 | Ryan Burroughs | Wing | 27  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
27 | Quinn Ngawati | Centre | 19  | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
28 | Sam Hopkins | Prop | 28  | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8
29 | Jacob Emmitt | Prop | 30  | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
30 | Matty Russell | Fullback | 24  | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24
31 | Gareth O'Brien | Fullback | 26  | 20 | 9 | 68 | 2 | 170
32 | Darcy Lussick | Prop | 28  | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4
33 | Chase Stanley | Centre | 28  | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36
34 | Mason Caton-Brown | Wing | 25  | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8

### Transfers

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#### In

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| Tom Armstrong | Centre |  Widnes Vikings | August 2017
| Ashton Sims | Prop |  Warrington Wolves | September 2017
| Olsi Krasniqi | Prop |  Salford Red Devils | September 2017
| David Taylor | Prop |  Canberra Raiders | September 2017
| Josh McCrone | Scrum half |  St George Illawarra Dragons | September 2017
| Joe Westerman | Loose forward |  Warrington Wolves | October 2017
| Andy Ackers | Hooker |  London Broncos | October 2017
| Cory Paterson | Second row |  Leigh Centurions | December 2017
| Sam Hopkins | Prop |  Leigh Centurions | December 2017
| Adam Higson | Wing |  Leigh Centurions | December 2017
| Nick Rawsthorne | Centre |  Hull F.C. | January 2018
| Jack Buchanan | Prop |  Widnes Vikings | January 2018
| Jake Butler-Fleming | Centre |  York City Knights | February 2018
| Reni Maitua | Second row | Retirement | February 2018
| Gareth O'Brien | Fullback |  Salford Red Devils | March 2018
| Chase Stanley | Centre |  Canterbury Bulldogs | March 2018
| Darcy Lussick | Forward |  Manly Sea Eagles | April 2018
| Matty Russell | Fullback |  Warrington Wolves | May 2018
| Mason Caton-Brown | Wing |  Wakefield Trinity | July 2018

#### Out

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| Steve Crossley | Prop |  Bradford Bulls | October 2017
| Tom Dempsey  | Prop | Released  | October 2017
| Rhys Jacks | Scrum half | Released  | October 2017
| Joe Eichner | Second row | Australia | October 2017
| Sean Penkywicz | Hooker |  Workington Town | October 2017
| Shaun Pick | Prop |  Sheffield Eagles | October 2017
| Craig Hall | Centre |  Leigh Centurions | November 2017
| Dan Fleming | Prop |  Halifax RLFC | January 2018
| David Taylor | Prop | Sacked | January 2018
| Fuifui Moimoi | Prop | Sacked | January 2018
| Ryan Bailey | Prop | Sacked | January 2018
| Joe Westerman | Loose forward |  Hull F.C. | April 2018
| Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e | Fullback |  Halifax RLFC | April 2018
| Tom Armstrong | Centre | Released  | April 2018
| Reni Maitua | Second row | Retirement | April 2018

## Milestones

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* Round 1: Josh McCrone, Jack Buchanan, Joe Westerman, Andy Ackers, Adam Higson, Nick Rawsthorne, Cory Paterson and Sam Hopkins made their debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 1: Liam Kay scored his 4th hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 1: Cory Paterson scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 1: Ryan Brierley kicked his 1st goal for the Wolfpack.
* Round 2: Olsi Krasniqi made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 3: Ashton Sims made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 3: Adam Higson scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 5: Jake Butler-Fleming and Reni Maitua made their debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 5: Jake Butler-Fleming scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 6: Ryan Brierley reached 100 points for the Wolfpack.
* CCR4: Liam Kay scored his 5th hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 7: Gareth O'Brien made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 7: Reni Maitua and Josh McCrone scored their 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 8: Chase Stanley made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 10: Gareth O'Brien scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 10: Gareth O'Brien scored his 1st hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 11: Chase Stanley scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 11: Ryan Brierley kicked his 1st drop goal for the Wolfpack.
* CCR5: Darcy Lussick made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 12: Darcy Lussick scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 13: Olsi Krasniqi scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 13: Liam Kay scored his 6th hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 13: Ryan Brierley reached 200 points for the Wolfpack.
* Round 14: Matty Russell made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Round 14: Sam Hopkins and Matty Russell scored their 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 14: Liam Kay scored his 7th hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 17: Jack Buchanan scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 17: Gareth O'Brien kicked his 1st goal for the Wolfpack.
* Round 18: Liam Kay scored his 50th try and reached 200 points for the Wolfpack.
* Round 18: Blake Wallace scored his 25th try and reached 100 points for the Wolfpack.
* Round 19: Blake Wallace scored his 3rd hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 21: Blake Wallace scored his 4th hat-trick for the Wolfpack.
* Round 21: Ryan Brierley scored his 25th try for the Wolfpack.
* Round 23: Ashton Sims scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Qualifier 2: Mason Caton-Brown made his debut for the Wolfpack.
* Qualifier 2: Adam Sidlow made his 50th appearance for the Wolfpack.
* Qualifier 3: Mason Caton-Brown scored his 1st try for the Wolfpack.
* Qualifier 5: Gareth O'Brien kicked his 1st drop goal for the Wolfpack.

## Notes

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1. ^ Aggregate number of visitors at the first day of Magic Weekend

## References

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1. ^ "Tom Armstrong Joins The Wolfpack". Toronto Wolfpack. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.[permanent dead link]
2. ^ "Warrington prop Ashton Sims to join Toronto Wolfpack in 2018". Sky Sports. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
3. ^ "Toronto Wolfpack sign Dave Taylor, Josh McCrone and Olsi Krasniqi". Sky Sports. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
4. ^ "Joe Westerman: Toronto Wolfpack sign Warrington loose forward". BBC Sport. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
5. ^ "Toronto Welcomes Andy Ackers to The Pack". Toronto Wolfpack. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.[permanent dead link]
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13. ^ "Wolfpack sign Sam Hopkins". Toronto Wolfpack. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.[permanent dead link]
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