Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 5:04 pm  

Fallon wrote:

We are pretty good in the back row. Ward, Martin and mellor to start. Sutty, Donaldson, cam Smith, cuthbo can all provide cover. Actually, now I've written that I probably agree.

Cam Smith is tuurd and sutty is average. Another bit of quality would help.

I think we're fine in the Backrow TBH, maybe a decent 13, but I worry more for the outside backs if we get injuries, Hurrell will not go through the season without injury, basically due to the way he plays, and Jack Walker hasn't got a great record in the injury department and we're down to 2 wingers before the season starts.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:25 pm  

christopher wrote:

I think we're fine in the Backrow TBH, maybe a decent 13, but I worry more for the outside backs if we get injuries, Hurrell will not go through the season without injury, basically due to the way he plays, and Jack Walker hasn't got a great record in the injury department and we're down to 2 wingers before the season starts.

I think this is where Gigot makes sense

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:28 pm  

Gigot can play fullback or either centre, if he’d be willing to come and fight for a place on a reasonable wage then he could be a good signing, but(!) he would not be able to block the path of Newman who is going to be a centre for Leeds for the next 10 years.

PS, I hear Laurel Mitchell could be available...

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:40 pm  

batleyrhino wrote:

Gigot can play fullback or either centre, if he’d be willing to come and fight for a place on a reasonable wage then he could be a good signing, but(!) he would not be able to block the path of Newman who is going to be a centre for Leeds for the next 10 years.

PS, I hear Laurel Mitchell could be available...

Latrell Mitchell will be on mega mega mega money but I like your style..

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:46 pm  

We have a marquee space available ... hahahaha

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:12 pm  

christopher wrote:

I think we're fine in the Backrow TBH, maybe a decent 13, but I worry more for the outside backs if we get injuries, Hurrell will not go through the season without injury, basically due to the way he plays, and Jack Walker hasn't got a great record in the injury department and we're down to 2 wingers before the season starts.

Ideally we probably want a utility back better than the two Sutcliffe's (otherwise why bother), another prop and a back row.

That's ideally of course, all depends what is available and at what cost.

I do agree that we are painfully short of quality experienced cover in the backs though.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:00 pm  

Gigot gets a big 'NO' from me, at least based on his past off-field history and the noises coming out of Les Catalans around the time of his departure.

He is a pretty decent player - no qualms there.

But his attitude seems to stink - the last thing Leeds need is another bad apple in the dressing room. I'd imagine Sinfield won't go near him with a barge-pole if he's the wrong kind of professional.

As someone else said, no projects. We don't need the French version of Zak Hardaker.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:24 pm  

I think if we add another quality forward then our pack will do well next season. It's a shame we didnt pick up Josh Jones when he was available.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:38 am  

I agree re Josh Jones who for me would be an ideal replacement for Merrin

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Wed Dec 04, 2019 12:22 pm  

Yep, Hull have done well with that pick up.