WHITEFIELD-based rugby league outfit Swinton Lions have added two more faces to their 2006 squad.

In come stand off/loose forward Martin Moana, the Lions' first Antipodean for two years, who moves to Park Lane from Doncaster, while former Swinton Academy prop Dave Newton joins from local rivals Rochdale Hornets.

However, before a tackle has been made in anger, head physio Laura Henderson's treatment table has already been quite busy.

Warren Ayres suffered a set-back in his recovery. It was expected his full length leg plaster would have come off by now, but his fracture has not fully healed and the plaster has been changed for a shorter below knee cast.

He is nevertheless beginning to regain the mobility in his hip and knee joints, even though his ankle is still immobilised.

Ian Parry's groin has improved, while Dave Alstead has been training despite a niggling hip pain.

A scan has revealed mild psoas bursitis and he sees a specialist this week.

Craig Farrimond bruised a toe during training and although it is painful he has continued training.

While Ian Watson has only suffered the odd niggle during pre-season training, despite only having a very short off-season due to international duty.

The Lions were due to face Superleague side Warrington Wolves in a their first pre-season friendly at Park Lane last night.