Re: First choice 17 : Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:57 pm  

Les Norton wrote:

I suspect some of the negativity towards Walker from some stems from when it looked like he was leaving before he signed the new deal. He could potentially be the GB/England full back for many years if he can finally put his injury issues behind him. He's only 22 but has shown some real quality already, yet some have written him off and would be happy for him to leave.

Had forgotten about the delay in him signing his contract so not a factor in my previous comment which was instead merely based upon whom I think more likely to perform best at the start of next season.

Re: First choice 17 : Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:04 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Had forgotten about the delay in him signing his contract so not a factor in my previous comment which was instead merely based upon whom I think more likely to perform best at the start of next season.

Must say that at the beginning of 2020, just before lockdown, he was playing his best Rugby. That version of Jack is a better full back than Myler in my humble opinion. However, quite a bit of water has rolled under the bridge since then and Myler has done very well. Massive incentive for both of them to shine in preseason and the same can be said for a number of other players who were once assured of a place, but now not. Bodes well.

Re: First choice 17 : Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:18 pm  

The Walker/Myler argument in interesting. For me it all depends what we do at 13. If Cam Smith/Blake Austin start then we can afford to use Jack's running game, if not, we have to start with Richie as we gain so much having that extra man out the back. Jack offers pace, which we don't tend to have in the team, but not a passing game unless he has developed whilst under rehab. I would be happy with either as long as the balance of the team is correct. Whatever happens, it is the most I've looked forward to a season for years.

For what its worth, I would go with:

1. Walker
2. Fusitu'a
3, Newman
4, Sutty
5, Handley
6, Gale
7, Seizer
8, Mik
9, Leeming
10. Zane
11 Bentley
12 Martin
13 Cam Smith

14 Austin
15 Prior
16 Holroyd
17 Mellor/Donno/Gannon/Muizz/etc

Re: First choice 17 : Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:15 pm  

My17 if everyone is fit

Walker
Fuzzy
Newman
Broadbent
Handley
Austin
Sezer
Oledzsjki
Leeming
Prior
Bentley
Martin
C.Smith

C.Johnson
Holroyd
Tetevano
Gannon

Re: First choice 17 : Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:32 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

My17 if everyone is fit

Walker
Fuzzy
Newman
Broadbent
Handley
Austin
Sezer
Oledzsjki
Leeming
Prior
Bentley
Martin
C.Smith

C.Johnson
Holroyd
Tetevano
Gannon

That would be my team also maybe Sutcliffe over Broadbent but TBH i think Broadbent will make the step up this coming season.

That team looks really really handy

Re: First choice 17 : Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:07 pm  

RHINO-MARK wrote:

My17 if everyone is fit

Walker
Fuzzy
Newman
Broadbent
Handley
Austin
Sezer
Oledzsjki
Leeming
Prior
Bentley
Martin
C.Smith

C.Johnson
Holroyd
Tetevano
Gannon

Hard to call at this minute in time with regards to fullback but that looks good to me.

Re: First choice 17 : Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:50 am  

fanstanningley wrote:

Sutcliffe will start ahead of Broadbent.I would start Smith and go with two starting Props and two on the bench.I would also go with Sezer and Austin in the halfs which for mine would mean Gaile misses out on the 17.If Bentley is fit he will start.

I'm in total agreement with Stanningley. I'd like to see Broadbent and Gannon force out Sutcliffe and Smith by the halfway point in the season though. I.e. Gannon to SR and Bentley to LF.

Re: First choice 17 : Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:10 am  

Whereas Bentley might make a decent LF I really don’t think Cam Smith is a problem. He mostly played very well last season and he’s still young.

Bentley also comes into Leeds under a significant injury cloud don’t forget. Back issues are notorious.

I honestly think Agar will be assessing the players on performance in pre-season before finalising his side. There are some shoe-ins but plenty of questions too.

We just need more luck with injuries, this year has been ridiculous.

Re: First choice 17 : Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:53 am  

KaeruJim wrote:

Whereas Bentley might make a decent LF I really don’t think Cam Smith is a problem. He mostly played very well last season and he’s still young.

Bentley also comes into Leeds under a significant injury cloud don’t forget. Back issues are notorious.

I honestly think Agar will be assessing the players on performance in pre-season before finalising his side. There are some shoe-ins but plenty of questions too.

We just need more luck with injuries, this year has been ridiculous.

Assessing players on performance!!!! Have a word with yourself, Jim. Far too sensible for this forum.

Re: First choice 17 : Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:44 am  

Austin
Sezer
Gale
Leeming

Dwyer/Johnson

That will be the pivots IMO