Jamie Peacock: loan signings can make a difference

In his latest Daily Mirror column, Jamie Peacock recalls some of the best loan transfers during his career. 

It's that time of year where we are seeing some loan signings take shape.

Wakefield have been busy in the loan market of late and it was no surprise after losing all of their opening six games. 

Hopefully, for them, it has the right effect in the next few weeks as loan deals can be great business for both the player involved and the club.

It's good for the player that they can have a fresh set of eyes on them - a different coach, different set-up, different team-mates - but it's also good for the club as they have a talent who wasn?t in their planning at the beginning of the year.

That can happen with loans but also mid-season signings. I remember Ali Lauiti'iti joining Leeds in 2004 and having a huge impact as they went on to win the Grand Final.

Obviously, Stuart Fielden went from Bradford to Wigan around this time of year in 2006 to help them avoid being relegated.

Read Jamie Peacock's full column on the Daily Mirror website