Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:28 pm  

I think we’ll try for a good 6 and then Myler will bring Sinfield through at 7 next year.

Still need more punch in that pack either prop or second row.

If we want to win things again we need to sign some of the best players in the league.

I’ve no idea how Miller will go for us but we need to spend some money on 6, maybe prop and then a 9 would be last on my list. Not sure we have the quality to win the comp with O’Connor or Johnson at 9 at this stage in their development.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:45 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

I think we’ll try for a good 6 and then Myler will bring Sinfield through at 7 next year.

Still need more punch in that pack either prop or second row.

If we want to win things again we need to sign some of the best players in the league.

I’ve no idea how Miller will go for us but we need to spend some money on 6, maybe prop and then a 9 would be last on my list. Not sure we have the quality to win the comp with O’Connor or Johnson at 9 at this stage in their development.

I agree with you on most things, but Myler bringing through Sinfield as heir apparent strains credibility for me. Having seen quite a bit of young Jack I'd say he’s 2 maybe 3 years away from being the half back Leeds would need. That's if he continues to develop, and we know that there are no guarantees. Myler, quite simply, has never been the half back Leeds have needed, and to think he would be at 33/34, is wishful thinking. Share your concerns about the hooking role. It's going to be tough to get ourselves back to the top of the ladder.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:56 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

I agree with you on most things, but Myler bringing through Sinfield as heir apparent strains credibility for me. Having seen quite a bit of young Jack I'd say he’s 2 maybe 3 years away from being the half back Leeds would need. That's if he continues to develop, and we know that there are no guarantees. Myler, quite simply, has never been the half back Leeds have needed, and to think he would be at 33/34, is wishful thinking. Share your concerns about the hooking role. It's going to be tough to get ourselves back to the top of the ladder.

Absolutely in agreement with this, Sinfield needs some quality half backs around him, to give him the time needed but to also get the best out of him. Mylers done a great job at Leeds but hes not that player.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:51 pm  

Just to be clear I wouldn’t play Myler in the halves unless in desperation but this is what I suspect Leeds might do / it all depends on availability and affordability of players of course.

Jack Sinfield could be a good player but I think his D gets found out a bit at open age.

A really good 6 would make a big difference to Leeds but we need a little more punch in that pack still. If we sign the player Tetevano should have been we will take a step forward.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:55 pm  

With the amount of cap space available, if we end up with Myler as a first choice half next year, somebody wants sacking.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:14 am  

It would seem odd if that did happen given how few times Smith has picked Myler there to date.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:35 pm  

Once were Loiners wrote:

It would seem odd if that did happen given how few times Smith has picked Myler there to date.

Yeh exactly Owl.
He's playing Johnson there rather than Myler, so would be surprised if he would make him a first choice half next year.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:15 pm  

I'm not sure on this, mylers injured now so obviously playing Johnson, early in the year with half back problems the alternatives at FB haven't been there or injuries in the backs which have prevented him leaning on Handley at FB so much.

One thing's for sure I don't want to see olpherts come in, he was awful for the reserves again.