Re: Leopards Change Their Spots : Wed May 15, 2024 3:45 pm  

Vancouver Leyther wrote: I’d be surprised if the Dolphins would let him go. He has a minor ankle issue right now but is always in contention for a spot in the starting 13. However, if we could snag him, he can play wing, centre and fullback. Not the tallest player but a solid powerful runner, has speed off the mark and at full go. Would be great in SL and only 22 years old. Rumours are that he may be available. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/su ... l-for-2025

Vancouver Leyther wrote: I’d be surprised if the Dolphins would let him go. He has a minor ankle issue right now but is always in contention for a spot in the starting 13. However, if we could snag him, he can play wing, centre and fullback. Not the tallest player but a solid powerful runner, has speed off the mark and at full go. Would be great in SL and only 22 years old. Rumours are that he may be available. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/su ... l-for-2025

Re: Leopards Change Their Spots : Wed May 15, 2024 6:25 pm  

Potential Squad for 2025

Fullback – Gaz O’Brien, Darnell McIntosh, Keanan Brand
Wing – Josh Charnley, Umyla Hanley, Darnell McIntosh, Keanan Brand
Centre - ??
Half Back – Lachlan Lam, Matt Moylan, Ben McNamara
Props – Robbie Mulhern, Owen Trout, Dan Norman
Hooker – Edwin Ipape, Brad Dwyer, Ben McNamara
2nd Row – Kai O’Donnell, Jack Hughes, Frankie Halton
Loose – Matt Davis, Jack Hughes, Louis Brogan

With the possible further loss of Leutele and Amone, recruitment is likely to focus on two new overseas centres and two new forwards - likely to be a prop and a loose forward. Quality British centres are at a premium so expect southern hemisphere recruits and the same for both forward positions.

In addition, the squad needs to be strengthened all over, with more experience in squad numbers 18-24.

Briscoe, Hardaker, Asiata and Holmes would have taken a large chunk out of the salary cap and all are over 30 years old. I think there is a strong move towards a much younger squad, with the aim of reducing the number of players out injured. The 5-year plan will be to unearth a player of Umyla Hanley's quality every season.

Personally I would like Leigh to retain Leutele and Amone, but understand that they occupy overseas quota spots and a large chunk of salary cap.

Re: Leopards Change Their Spots : Thu May 16, 2024 11:36 am  

I wouldn't mind Sam Stone back

Re: Leopards Change Their Spots : Fri Jun 14, 2024 5:26 pm  

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