Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Just on the centres, the whole idea this year was to give Smith/Watkins/Gibson game time and let one of them make right centre their own. Personally, I think that is still the right way to go. Let's assume for a second that Watkins takes another season or so to mature. In the meantime we have Smith (at least for a while) who could take the role, and Gibson, who may or may not have what it takes. Far rather that than sign a nobody centre from Aus who may be slightly better than what we have now but prevents all three getting first team experience.
When Senior quits I would hope that if one of the locals hasn't become a star then Leeds should look to sign a big name - not a Carmont but a top drawer Aussie. like Matt King...
As for Wilkin, he and Sinfield are very good club players but hopelessly ill-equipped for internationals IMO.
The Joker® wrote:
I Like Jon Wilkin And Won't Mind Having Him In The Leeds Rhinos 17 But I Fear He Is A Kevin Sinfield Type Player Who No Matter How Good They Are In Super League Will Never Set The World On Fire Internationally...
Looks like i beat you too it during a discussion last week on the St Helens board...
Defensively Leeds are not anywhere near as good as Saints right now
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disagree.we have been good this season,however we did get exposed time and again on sunday.
Going forward I feel you could play all day and not score anywhere near enough times to beat us at the moment.
again, based on sunday i would agree.however we have enough class in the team to rectify this in the near future.not a problem for me
Saints' forwards are bullying Leeds', which I haven't seen happen for a long time.
bullying no, but they do seem to have the edge.we are missing ellis big style for me.
Leeds have no structure at all and are tactically way out from previous years.
we look a bit out of sorts but you were garbage this time last season.a couple of wins and away you go.again i expect us to improve the longer the season goes on.
In general, Leeds have gone backwards when I expected this to be the year when they would really dominate and win the double.
we have lost ellis and scruton and missing out on eastwood was a big loss. we have been decimated by injuries at time too and webb is nowhere near fit yeat. again i expect us to improve
Anyway, I'm sure it will improve hugely and there will be some huge games between us yet to come this season
